Nara & Uji Day Trip: Cute Deer, Matcha Experience, and Hot Spring
Overview
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10 hours
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In Nara Park, feed bowing deer. Then journey to Uji for matcha or a hot spring. A Kansai tour blending sacred deer, ancient temples, tea, and relaxation.
Feed the Deer – Stroll Nara Park with free deer crackers. Enjoy deer bowing for food—they may nudge you for a fun memory.
Temple & Shrine – At own expense: see Todaiji's Great Buddha (world's largest wooden building) or Kasuga Taisha's 2,000+ stone lanterns.
Two Uji Choices
– Matcha: Stroll Byodoin Omotesando, see World Heritage Byodoin (Phoenix Hall on 10-yen coin)or The Tale of Genji Museum. Try matcha parfait or soba at old shops.
– Onsen: After 1.5 hours in Uji, take a shuttle to Genji no Yu (fee) for natural hot spring water from 1,111m underground.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Nara Park covers about 660 hectares and is home to over a thousand sika deer, regarded as sacred messengers of the gods. Visitors can feed the deer special crackers and interact closely with them. The park is also dotted with multiple World Heritage sites including Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, creating a harmonious blend of natural scenery and historical landmarks.
Todai-ji Temple is the head temple of the Kegon sect of Buddhism in Japan. Established in 728 AD and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, its Great Buddha Hall is the largest wooden structure in the world, standing approximately 48 meters tall and housing a colossal statue of Vairocana Buddha over 15 meters high. The Nandai-mon (Great South Gate) is guarded by two fierce Niō statues, each about 8 meters tall, creating an awe-inspiring sight.
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Nara & Uji Day Trip: Cute Deer, Matcha Experience, and Hot Spring
What‘s Included
08:40 Meet at Nipponbashi Station, Exit 2 (Namba / Shinsaibashi area)
Professional guide
Each group receives one complimentary pack of deer crackers to feed the adorable deer.
18:30 Tour concludes and disbands at Nipponbashi Station, Exit 2 area
Professional driver
Personal expenses
Attraction entrance fees
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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