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Name: Nara Vacation
Brand: Tripmasters Asia
SKU: Nara
Rating: 4.6 (1242 reviews)

Nara was the first permanent capital of Japan and it's a spectacularly picturesque city which is second only to Kyoto for the richness and beauty of its temples, shrines and gardens. It is a compact city brimming with historical sights and famous for its semi-wild deer. In addition, Nara boasts great food with Michelin starred restaurants and world-class shopping, and is a fantastic place to enjoy Japan's famous cherry blossoms.

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Tokyo and Kansai Region with Rail Pass (Kyoto - Kobe - Nara - Osaka)

8 nights from $1,837*

Japan Including 7 Days Rail Pass... Combine Tokyo (with its contrasts between the old and the new, the traditional and modern, an exciting place for travelers to visit the world over), Kyoto (the ancient capital of Japan for more than a thousand years, and forever known for its history and culture), Kobe (famous for its oceanfront port, luxury marbled beef, sake, and mountain surroundings), Nara (a charming ancient capital renowned for its majestic temples and free-roaming sacred deer) and Osaka (a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu, known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food) with bullet train.

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Tokyo - Kanazawa - Kansai Region with Rail Pass (Osaka - Nara - Kyoto)

10 nights from $1,746*

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Complete Kansai Region with Rail Pass (Tokyo - Toba - Nara - Kyoto - Amanohashidate - Osaka)

12 nights from $2,079*

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Kanto and Kansai with Rail Pass

10 nights from $1,929*

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Discover Japan!. Visit Tokyo (Japan's modern capital blending cutting-edge infrastructure with rich history and iconic views of Mt. Fuji), Kanazawa (a magical place that features the Tera-Machi, where 70 temples are gathered together, and also the Kenroku-en Garden), Osaka (known as the Nations Kitchen for its delicious food, with the Osaka Castle as an example as well as its beautiful grounds, specially during cherry blossom season), Nara (a charming ancient capital renowned for its majestic temples and free-roaming sacred deer) and Kyoto (an ancient capital full of classical Buddhist Temples, imperial Palaces, gardens, Shinto Shrines and traditional wooden houses) with the Rail Pass.

Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.

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Flight into Tokyo and out of Kyoto

High-speed train Shinkansen (Japan Rail Pass - bullet train)

7 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel. (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).

Hotel for 3 nights in Tokyo

Train from Tokyo to Kanazawa: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kanazawa train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 155 Min.

Hotel for 2 nights in Kanazawa

Train from Kanazawa to Osaka: Go to Kanazawa train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Osaka train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 165 Min.

Hotel for 2 nights in Osaka

Train from Osaka to Nara: Go to Osaka train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Nara train station. Route operated by JR Yamatoji Rapid Service. Journey takes approx. 50 Min.

Hotel for 1 night in Nara

Train from Nara to Kyoto: Go to Nara train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kyoto train station. Route operated by JR Nara Line Rapid Service. Journey takes approx. 50 Min.

Hotel for 2 nights in Kyoto

Train from Kyoto to Osaka Airport: Go to Kyoto train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Osaka station.** YOU MUST TAKE A BUS FROM OSAKA STATION TO AIRPORT** Total journey takes approx. 70 Min.

10 nights from $1,746*

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A full journey along the heart region of Japan for a trip that won't be forgotten. Begin in Tokyo; and after a pleasant stay in the Japanese capital, with the Rail Pass, discover the exciting Kansai Region, including visits to: Toba (famous for oysters and for cultured pearls); then, Nara (home to some of the country's best temples and shrines, along with several fine gardens, museums and traditional neighborhoods). After that, visit Kyoto (cultural capital of Japan and a major tourist destination); Amanohashidate (a pine covered sandbar that spans the mouth of Miyazu Bay in the scenic, coastal region of northern Kyoto Prefecture); and finally, Osaka (a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu, known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food).

Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.

Included:

Flight into Tokyo and out of Osaka

Bullet Train - Japan Rail Pass

High-speed bullet train Shinkansen (Japan Rail Pass - 7 Days)

7 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).

Hotel for 3 nights in Tokyo

Train from Tokyo to Toba: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Toba train station. Journey takes approx. 235 Min.

Hotel for 1 night in Toba

Train from Toba to Nara Go to Toba train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Nara train station. Journey takes approx. 240 Min.

Hotel for 1 night in Nara

Train from Nara to Kyoto: Go to Nara train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kyoto train station. Journey takes approx. 50 Min.

Hotel for 2 nights in Kyoto

Train from Kyoto to Amanohashidate: Go to Kyoto train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Amanohashidate train station. Journey takes approx. 130 Min.

Hotel for 2 nights in Amanohashidate

Train from Kyoto to Amanohashidate: Go to Amanohashidate train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Osaka train station. Journey takes approx. 150 Min.

Hotel for 3 nights in Osaka

12 nights from $2,079*

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Explore Japan, start in Tokyo (the center of Japan. This beautiful city actually has an unbelievable amount of restaurants, beautiful gardens and its full of fascinating museums and galleries), before traveling to Yokohama (the entrance to Japan, along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean and one important international trading port), Nara (a charming ancient capital renowned for its majestic temples and free-roaming sacred deer), Kyoto (a city with amazing and historic buddhist temples and shrines, sample all the main classics of Japanese cuisine) and Osaka (known as the “Nation's Kitchen,” with the Osaka Castle as an example as well as its beautiful grounds, specially during cherry blossom season). Combine these destinations by rail.

Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.

Included:

Flight into Tokyo and out of Osaka

High-speed train Shinkansen (Japan Rail Pass - bullet train)

14 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).

Hotel for 3 nights in Tokyo

Train from Tokyo to Yokohama: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Yokohama train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 25 Min.

Hotel for 1 night in Yokohama

Train from Yokohama to Nara: Go to Yokohama train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Nara train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 230 Min.

Hotel for 2 nights in Nara

Train from Nara to Kyoto: Go to Nara train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kyoto train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 50 Min.

Hotel for 2 nights in Kyoto

Train from Kyoto to Osaka: Go to Kyoto train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Osaka train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 30 Min.

Hotel for 2 nights in Osaka

10 nights from $1,929*

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Cherry Blossom Season 2027

Cherry blossoms, known as sakura, are more than a seasonal attraction, they are one of the most important cultural symbols in Japan. Planning a trip for the Japan cherry blossom season 2027 requires precision, and by booking early with Tripmasters, you can secure the best routes, hotels, and experiences, so when the blossoms peak in 2027, you’ll be exactly where you need to be!

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Tokyo is Japan's energetic capital, and one of the largest, busiest cities in the world! This bustling city combines historical places, such as the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, and Sensoji temple, with ultra modern skyscrapers like the Tokyo Tower and the world's tallest tower, the Skytree. From fashionable shopping districts to the world's largest fish market, the opportunities for adventure in Tokyo are endless. Explore the amazing Sony building, Imperial Palace, temples of Asakusa, Shinjuku Gyoen Park, Meiji Shrine, Korakuen Garden, Ueno Park, Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Sea Life Park, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge and so much more!
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Osaka is the third largest city in Japan, situated on the west of Honshu, a port city that flows into Osaka Bay offering visitors a wide variety of sights and attractions. A vibrant, extensive nightlife can be found on the streets of Osaka, filled with street food, market shopping, bright lights and the famed Gilco Man neon billboard sign and the giant crab. It's traditionally known as the 'nation's kitchen' and the food capital of Japan with some of the best food found in Dotonburi and Minami. Many museums fill the city as well as modern architecture along with beautiful outdoor spaces and the spectacular Osaka Castle. Explore the Osaka Castle, Osaka Park, Umeda Sky Building, Osaka Science Museum, National Museum of Art, Shiteno-jj Temple, Nanba Grand Kagetsu, Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and so much more!
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Kyoto is nestled among the mountains in Western Honshu. The city is considered to be Japan's most beautiful, a living museum of its great artistic heritage. Discover its hidden beauty in its 2000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, as well as palaces, gardens, and architecture. Among the most famous temples are Kiyomizu-Dera, a magnificent wooden temple; Kinkaku-Ji, the Temple of the Golden Pavilion; Ginkaku-Ji, the Temple of the Silver Pavilion; and Ryoan-Ji, famous for its rock garden. The 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto' are listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Explore the Arashiyama and Sagano district, Kamo Shrines, Kyo-o-Gokokuji (Tô-ji), Kiyomizu-Dera, Daigo-Ji, Ninna-Ji, Saiho-Ji (Kokedera), Tenryu-Ji, Rokuon-Ji (Kinkaku-Ji), Jisho-Ji (Ginkaku-Ji), Ryoan-Ji, Hongan-Ji, Kozan-Ji and the Nijo Castle and so much more!
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Best Nara Vacation Packages:

Tokyo and Kansai Region with Rail Pass (Kyoto - Kobe - Nara - Osaka)

8 nights from $1,837*

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