Todaiji Temple Tours and Activities

Todaiji Temple which includes a lake or waterhole, a temple or place of worship and heritage elements
Todaiji Temple which includes a lake or waterhole, a temple or place of worship and heritage elements
Todaiji Temple featuring a park and heritage elements
Todaiji Temple featuring interior views, heritage elements and a temple or place of worship
Todaiji Temple featuring heritage elements

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Hotel Traveltine Kyoto Kiyamachi

Hotel Traveltine Kyoto Kiyamachi

3 out of 5
Shimogyo Ward
Price was CA $2,054, price is now CA $1,064 per person
CA $1,064
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Apr 9 - Apr 14
found 19 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
Service and location was top notch

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

hotel MONday Kyoto Marutamachi

hotel MONday Kyoto Marutamachi

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Kyoto
Price was CA $2,103, price is now CA $1,144 per person
CA $1,144
per person
Apr 9 - Apr 14
found 19 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (820 reviews)
Super convenient for transportation. Very friendly staff. I would stay there any time

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo

hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo

3 out of 5
Downtown Kyoto
Price was CA $1,957, price is now CA $1,079 per person
CA $1,079
per person
Apr 9 - Apr 14
found 19 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)
9/10 Wonderful! (751 reviews)
The staff was very courteous for both check-in and checkout, and the room was spotless.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Tours & day trips

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From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 24 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $81 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour

From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour

Activity duration is 10 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $665 per traveller*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya

Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 171 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $62 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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E-Bike Nara Highlights - Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine

E-Bike Nara Highlights - Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 43 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $124 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Kyoto and Nara Day Tour with Wagyu “Kobe Beef” lunch: From Kyoto

Kyoto and Nara Day Tour with Wagyu “Kobe Beef” lunch: From Kyoto

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $204 per adult
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Reviews of Todaiji Temple

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Top destination
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Visit the Nara tourist centre. They can give suggestions on how to get there and what else is around.

Popular places to visit

Isui-en Garden featuring a pond

Isui-en Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Isui-en Garden, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Isui-en Garden
The deer in Nara know how to bow and are everywhere. Very interesting experience!

Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine

After visiting Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine
Nigatsu-do Temple featuring views as well as a small group of people

Nigatsu-do Temple

Nigatsu-do Temple is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Nigatsu-do Temple
4 days ago at this tiny shrine near to Todaiji which is the first in Nara to bloom. A world of differences in 3 days as Osaka & Kyoto are now in full bloom! This picture was taken on Mar 3.

Himuro Shrine

Himuro Shrine is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Himuro Shrine
Nara National Museum which includes interior views and signage

Nara National Museum

3.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nara National Museum in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Nara National Museum
Kofuku-ji Shrine which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and a temple or place of worship

Kofuku-ji Temple

4.5/5(6 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Noboriōji with a visit to Kofuku-ji Temple. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Kofuku-ji Temple

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THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

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