Nara, Japan
Cultural

Cultural Nara in 3 Days

Nara3 days€600-1100

Discover Japan's ancient imperial capital with its millennial temples and sacred deer.

Itinerary

1

Nara Park

  • Todai-ji and Great Buddha
  • Park deer
  • Kasuga Taisha
  • Traditional matcha tea
2

Western temples

  • Yakushi-ji
  • Toshodai-ji
  • Heijo Palace
  • Kaiseki dinner
3

Ikaruga

  • Horyu-ji (UNESCO heritage)
  • Temple gardens
  • Naramachi shopping
  • Farewell mochi

Practical Tips

Deer

They are tame but watch your food; they can be pushy.

Approximate Budget

Flights€450-700
Accommodation (3 nights)€150-300
Transport€30-50
Meals€60-100
Tickets€20-40
Total per person€710-1190

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nara a day trip or worth staying?

It deserves at least 2 nights to enjoy without rushing.

More routes in this city

Ready to live this adventure?

Download Odysseus and access this route with all the details