Nara Park Cycling Tour in the ancient city Nara

Cycling tour in the Ancient Capital city of Nara

A one-day cycling tour offers a delightful way to explore the rich history, cultural heritage, and natural beauty of Nara.  It promises a memorable and immersive experience, allowing you to discover the city's treasures at your own pace while enjoying the freedom and exhilaration of exploring by bike.  ​You can choose to rent an electric bike to make the day easier! 

Highlights 

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• Enjoy the cycle along the Saho River with marvelous cherry blossoms, a secret area for the regular Nara visitors.  (Limited to the Cherry blossoms' season)

• Visit the Nara Palace site Historical Museum, and learn about the Nara Period ( 8th century) from many audiovisual contents and interesting archeological discoveries.

• Go into Daiggokuden (Imperial Audience Hall)  where the emperor's Imperial throne was placed.

• Pray for world peace to Daibutsu (The Great Buddha) of Todaiji Temple, the world's largest bronze Buddha statue with over 1300 years of worship.

• Explore Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the beautiful vermilion buildings, stroll through the forested pathways, and soak in the serene atmosphere.

• Admire the seasonal flowers, traditional architecture, and carefully curated landscapes, at IsueIen Garden or Yoshiki-en Garden. Visit the Nigatsu-do Hall, a sub-temple of Todai-ji located on a hill overlooking Nara city.

• Cycle through Nara Machi, the charming old town area of Nara City.  Admire the well-preserved traditional machiya (wooden townhouses), and see how they are nicely remodeled into something cool and modern shops, museums, and cafes.