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4-Hour Private Guided Tour to Nara Imperial Palace , Japan

Nara, 631-0823

Imperial Palace of the First Fixed Capital of Japan

Cancellation policy

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Duration 4 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

French, English

Group size

1–8 travelers

Full description

Come with us to discover the fascinating history of Nara and its imperial palace on this 4-hour tour!

We will start by visiting the Fukugen Kentoshi-sen, a replica of the boat used for the Japanese embassy in China in the 8th century. Then we will go to the Heijokyu Izanaikan Museum, which offers a glimpse of the time, then we will discover the Suzakumon Gate, historical entrance to the Imperial Palace.

The Information Center for the Reconstruction Project of the Old Imperial Audience Hall, and the Heijo Palace Museum are the next steps. These two buildings delve into the imperial history of Nara. We will also visit the replica of the former Imperial Audience Hall and the palace site museum, with its artifacts and architecture.

We will finally relax in the East Garden of the Palace, Japanese garden in the heart of the Imperial Palace.

Soak up the history of ancient Japan—book now and join us. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!

Itinerary

Here we have a replica of the boat of the Japanese ambassy to China in 702. We will learn more about the beginning of international relations between Japan and China.

This museum teaches us more about the Nara period, the 8th century in Japan and the development of Japanese culture, with international influences.

This gate leads to the Nara Imperial Palace. We pass it as thousands of Japanese people in the 8th century were able to do. A real time travel!

This museum will explain to us the archaeological excavations on the former Nara imperial palace. How did they take place? What is their results? This is what we will find out.

This museum focuses on Nara Imperial Palace. It will show us reconstitutions and talk to us about customs and politics in the 8th century.

Here we have a reconstruction of the ancient imperial palace of Nara, dating from the 8th century. We can see the imperial throne and admire the majesty of the place.

This museum exhibits the excavations of the surrounding area, talks about Japanese life and architecture in the 8th century. We will know more about Japanese life during that time.

This Japanese Garden is located inside Heijo Imperial Palace. This will be our last stop to enjoy a little greenery before leaving the place.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Guide and guide fees (their transport fees)

Not included

  • Public transportation

Important information

Meeting point

Nara, 631-0823

Don’t forget

Infants must not sit on laps Not wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

20% charge if cancelled within 480 hours of start. 50% charge if cancelled within 240 hours of start. 100% charge if cancelled within 48 hours of start.

Your host

VE

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With GetExperience since 2026

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