World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience
- 8h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 7 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover Nara's must-see landmarks on the deluxe coach tour and try to make Matcha tea at Uji in Kyoto, the birthplace of matcha. We will drive pass Fushimi Castle and Heijokyo Palace on the way to Nara. We will visit Todaiji Temple, a house of the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. Meet about 1,400 deer at Nara Park, you can even feed them rice crackers. Then we visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine where 3000 magical stone lanterns enlighten you. After lunch, we go to Uji area in Kyoto and try making Uji matcha tea! Spot the Byodo-in Phoenix Hall depicted on the back of the 10-yen coin at Uji. ・Cover Nara's must-see destinations 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 ・Greet large Buddha at Todaiji Temple ・Enjoy cute deer at Nara Park ・Learn about Authentic tea while making it yourself in Uji, famous for matcha
Inclusions
What's included
- Last-minute bookings will receive reguler meal
- A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- WiFi on board
- Uji Macha making experience
- Admission for Byodoin Temple
- Please note that vegetarian meal arrangements can be made up to 2 days before the tour date
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Japanese style Lunch(If selected)
- Admission for Todaiji Temple
- Multilingual Audio Guidance
What's not
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary
Nara's most celebrated shrine
There are 1,400 deer living around vast Nara Park
The magnificent South Gate (Nandaimon) is a stunning example of traditional Japanese architecture. Its impressive structure and historic significance make it a must-see, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of Japan’s past.
Todaiji Temple housing the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings.
The palace site is included as one of the World Heritage Sites of Nara
【Lunch】 ・Enjoy a traditional Japanese set meal at a restaurant along the beautiful Uji River. ・Vegetarian option available. (If you prefer a vegetarian meal, please indicate this in the notes when making your reservation. Please note that the soup contains fish broth.)
It is very famous because the Phoenix Hall is depicted on the 10 yen coin
【Matcha Making Experience】 Enjoy a matcha-making experience at a historic tea shop with over 500 years of tradition. You will prepare your own bowl of matcha and learn the proper traditional way to drink it.
Let's walk around and taste matcha sweets
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5It was a great day!!
At-chan is a very good guide. The trip was great and very interesting!
5Great tourguide At-Chan
Fun tour. Really informative. The tour guide, At-Chan is very patient and would explain things clearly.
5Great
It was very interesting and our guide was very friendly.
5Enjoyable tour
Very good experience with At-chan! We were late but she waited for us in Narra Park and still gave a complete tour of the temple. Greatly appreciated!
5Unforgettable Tour with Den – Highly Recommended!
We had an absolute blast on this tour, and it was all thanks to our incredible guide, Den! From the very beginning, Den welcomed us with great kindness and a beautiful, warm smile that immediately put everyone at ease. Den explained everything with immense patience and incredible depth of knowledge, making the history and culture behind each site truly come to life. The itinerary and places visited were top-notch, perfectly curated to give us an unforgettable experience. It was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. If you are looking for a insightful, smooth, and friendly tour, ask for Den. Highly recommended!
5Pleasant day
Den was super nice and accommodating. She has a pleasant personality and was very personable.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 【MEETING POINT】 in front of Tully’s Coffee in Kyoto Avanti 【ADDRESS】31 Nishi-Sanno Cho, Higashi-kujo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 【Meeting time】7:50am 【Departure time】8:00am ★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours" ★No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 38 travellers
- Operated by
- Japan Panoramic Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour. Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available on the bus in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainan
- Vegetarian meal options are available. (some of the products contain fish-based broth)
- We are unable to accommodate vegan, gluten-free, or wheat allergy requests. We are also unable to accommodate other specific allergies such as fish or soy. If you have any other dietary restrictions or allergies, please be sure to inform us at least 2 days prior to the tour date. We may not be able to accommodate any requests made after this deadline.
- Please let us know your booking numbers and total number of people before the tour, if you have several bookings or if you have booked separately so that we can arrange same bus for you..
How it compares in Kyoto
- Its from-price is 26% below the median of the 213 day trips we list in Kyoto.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 213.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, is a city of temples, gardens, wooden townhouses and refined traditions.
The city holds many of Japan's most treasured sites. Fushimi Inari Taisha's thousands of vermilion torii gates climb a wooded mountain, Kinkaku-ji's Golden Pavilion shimmers over its pond, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage juts from the hillside above the city. The rock garden of Ryoan-ji and the mossy grounds of Ginkaku-ji invite quiet contemplation.
Top-ranked sights in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
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