Discover the charm of Nara by experiencing a tea ceremony and exploring its historical buildings and natural beauty!
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The Highlight
Visit Byodoin, a prime example of Heian-period Buddhist architecture, inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1994.
Visit Horyu-ji Temple, Japan's oldest wooden structure, inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1993.
In the tea ceremony room, you can learn how to make and serve tea, as well as how to enjoy traditional tea sweets.
From the top of Mt. Wakakusa, you can see the Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji Temple, and other views of Nara.
The Experience
Byodoin Byodoin Temple was founded in 1052 and has a long history. It is a significant cultural heritage of Japan, with many national treasures and important cultural properties. Byodoin's Phoenix Hall is a representative example of Heian-period Buddhist architecture, characterized by its elegant design and exquisite carvings. The carving of the phoenixes on the roof is particularly impressive. Inside the Phoenix Hall are precious Buddhist statues and murals, including a statue of Amida Nyorai. These are considered masterpieces of Japanese Buddhist art. The garden surrounding the Phoenix Hall is a harmonious blend of ponds and stone gardens, offering seasonal views. Horyu-ji Temple Horyu-ji Temple, built in 607, is the oldest wooden structure in Japan and is said to be the oldest wooden structure in the world. The five-story pagoda and Kondo in particular are known for their beauty. Horyu-ji Temple is associated with Prince Shotoku, who played a major role in the introduction and development of Buddhism. It is an important place for understanding Japanese history and culture. Horyu-ji Temple has vast grounds, and visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll in a quiet environment. It is an ideal place to calm your mind. Tea ceremony Experience In this experience, a tea master prepares tea in front of you and teaches you how to drink matcha and eat tea sweets. You can enjoy the tea ceremony while viewing the various seasonal views of the garden on the grounds. Please enjoy the Japanese tradition through tea. Mt. Wakakusa Wakakusa offers a spectacular view of Nara City and the surrounding mountains. The view at sunset or on a clear day is especially exceptional. There are easy hiking courses that can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced hikers alike. Hiking is a great way to get in touch with nature and refresh yourself. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy nature in a quiet environment! ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー Information about tour operator Name H.I.S. Co.,Ltd. address Kamiyacho Trust Tower 5F 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6905, JAPAN registration number No.724 by Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Information about tour Place of departure and destination Nara number of days of travel 1day means of transportation Local BUS, Local train name of bus company Nara city bus meals :0 Minimum number of passengers to operate: 1 people Number of GUIDE：1 ・Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about our travel packages at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan/boshu_j_2009.pdf ・Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about this product at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- Include: Snacks
- 08:50Meet your guide at JR Uji Station (in front of the teapot post box)
- Byodoin Temple (Admission fee is included /around 50 minutes)
- Strolling at Omotesando (around 30 minutes)
- Byodoin Temple⇒Horyuji Temple Station (Local Bus / around 1h15 minutes)
- Lunchtime (60 minutes/ Lunch is not included. Please take lunch by your own)
- Horyuji Temple(Admission fee is included / around 25 minutes)
- 14:00Tea Ceremony Experience at Taiseian ( around 40 minutes)
- Taiseian⇒Mt. Wakakusa (Local Bus / around 60 minutes)
- Watching nightfall at Mt. Wakakusa (Admission fee is included / 60 minutes)
- 17:30Tour ends at Nara Station
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
- You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
- If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
- You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
- If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee)
Important Booking Information
Customer Guidelines:
- This tour utilizes public transportation. Please be aware that seats are not reserved.
- Please arrive at the meeting location 10 minutes prior to the departure time.
- Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
- The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.
- Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)
