Enjoy a scenic drive past Fushimi and Heijokyo castles toward Nara, where you will explore the lantern-filled Kasuga Taisha Shrine and the Great Buddha at Todaiji Temple, all while mingling with the friendly deer of Nara Park. The journey continues to Uji to admire the iconic Byodo-in Phoenix Hall before concluding with a hands-on, authentic matcha-making experience in the heart of Japan's tea capital.
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The Highlight
- Discover Nara's must-see landmarks and 3 World Heritages in a day!
- A Professional English-speaking guide leads this tour
- On top of that, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK (in the bus)
- Greeting one of the world's largest Great Buddha
- Let's feed the cute deer at Nara Park
- Learn about Authentic tea by making matcha in Uji, famous for its matcha.
The Experience
Embark on a captivating journey from Kyoto to Nara. Don't miss Nara's must-see landmarks and try making Matcha tea in Uji, the birthplace of matcha. First, we will drive past Fushimi Castle and Heijokyo castle on the way to Nara. We will visit Kasuga Taisha shrine, adorned with 3,000 magical stone lanterns. Stroll through Nara Park, mingling with 1,400 friendly deer, and savor the moment as they bow to you. Next experience the grandeur of Todaiji Temple, home to one of the world's tallest Buddha statue. After lunch, we will head to the Byodo-in Phoenix Hall, depicted on the back of the 10-yen Japanese coin at Uji. Last but not least, we will head to the Uji area in Kyoto and try making authentic Uji matcha tea.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Language of Audio Guide Device
- English
- French
- Italian
- Portuguese
- German
- Spanish
Itinerary
- 08:00Depart from Kyoto station. ・Meeting time 7:50am.
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine <<World Heritages!!>> ・Nara's most celebrated shrine ・The 3,000 stone lanterns are very magical and a must-see.
- Nara Park ・There are about 1,400 deer living around vast Nara Park ・Feed the deer and they might as well give you a gentle bow.
- Todaiji Temple <<World Heritages!!>> ・Greeting to world's one of the largest gilt bronze Great Buddha ・The Great Buddha Hall in which it is enshrined is also one of the largest wooden building in the world
- Lunch Time ★Lunch info ・Japanese style lunch with local foods -Vegetarian lunch Available. (There are no Muslim-friendly, allergy-friendly, or lactose-free meals) ※Please note that vegetarian meal arrangements can be made up to 2 days before the tour date.
- Byodo-in temple <<World Heritages!!>> ・It is very famous because the Phoenix Hall is depicted on the 10 yen coin. ・You can enjoy various matcha foods in Omotesando.
- Authentic Uji Matcha Making Experience ・Matcha made by pulling tea leaves has a special taste ・Let's try special unique experience that can only be found here
- 16:30Drop off at JR Kyoto Station around 4:30 pm.
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
・Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather or any operational reasons. ・If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place. There shall not be any refundsin this case. ・The lunch/restaurant may change due to operational reasons. ・We do not supply any extra drop off service. ・This tour requires customers to walk around. Comfortable shoes are recommendable. • If you are late for the tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour mid-way.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 8 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)