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Join our full-day guided bus tour to experience the rich cultural treasures of Nara and Kyoto. Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, meet the iconic bowing deer of Nara Park, and enjoy a hands-on matcha-making experience in Uji — the birthplace of matcha.
Highlights
- Visit three World Heritage Sites in one day: Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Byodoin Temple
- Enjoy the company of wild deer at Nara Park
- Try authentic Uji matcha during a hands-on tea experience
- Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
- Learn from a professional English-speaking guide and a multilingual audio system
Full Description
Departing at 8:00 AM from Tully’s Coffee – Kyoto Avanti, this immersive day tour takes you through the historic highlights of Nara and Uji in comfort and style. First, admire the grand architecture of Todaiji Temple, one of Japan’s most famous temples housing the Great Buddha — and recognized as one of the world’s largest wooden structures.
Next, stroll through Nara Park, where over 1,000 wild deer roam freely. You can feed them rice crackers, and they’ll even bow in thanks. Afterward, admire the lantern-lined paths of the Kasuga Taisha Shrine, renowned for its 3,000 mystical stone and bronze lanterns.
From Nara, travel to Uji, the birthplace of matcha. After a relaxing lunch (if selected), explore Byodoin Temple, featured on Japan’s 10-yen coin and famed for its Phoenix Hall. Then, immerse yourself in Japanese tea culture with a matcha-making workshop. Learn the traditional method of preparing powdered green tea and enjoy the cup you make yourself.
Before returning to Kyoto, enjoy free time to shop for souvenirs or sample local sweets in Uji’s charming streets.
This tour includes commentary from your local guide, plus multilingual audio in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Ukrainian. Your coach is sanitized and air-conditioned for a safe, comfortable ride.
Itinerary
Meeting Point: Tully’s Coffee – Kyoto Avanti
Check-in: 7:50 AM
Departure: 8:00 AM
- Bus Ride – 1 hour
- Todaiji Temple – Visit (40 minutes)
- Nara Park – Visit (40 minutes)
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine – Visit (40 minutes)
- Bus Ride – 1 hour
- Byodoin Temple – Visit (1 hour)
- Lunch Break – Local restaurant (50 minutes) (if selected)
- Matcha Experience in Uji – Tea ceremony & free time (1.5 hours)
- Return Bus Ride – 30 minutes
- End Location: Tully’s Coffee – Kyoto Avanti
Pricing
From ¥19,000 per person
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Includes
- Transportation via air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Multilingual audio guide (7 languages)
- Admission to Todaiji Temple and Byodoin Temple
- Matcha experience fee
- Japanese lunch (if selected)
Meeting Point
Tully’s Coffee – Kyoto Avanti Store
31 Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan
Located on the 1st floor of Kyoto Avanti. Please arrive by 7:50 AM.
Traveler Reviews
“What a fabulous day. From visiting temples and deer in Nara to making matcha in Uji, this was a perfect combination of history, culture, and nature. Our guide Aoi was knowledgeable and fun!”
“Tsubasa was amazing! His explanations were clear, and his little Japanese lessons were a nice touch. Highly recommended tour if you want to explore Kyoto and Nara in one day.”
“We learned so much with Tsubasa. The whole tour was efficiently timed, with plenty of opportunities to eat, shop, and take photos. A fantastic experience overall.”
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