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8 hours 30 minutes
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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
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
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..
The lunch/restaurant may change due to operational reasons.
If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
Customers will walk including stairs and hills in each places
Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to alternative place or giving out a gift as a compensation, depending on the situation at that time. There will not be any refunds for these changes.
Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
Late arrivals will not be entertained and joining midway is not feasible for the tour. Please arrive the meeting point on time.
We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
Not recommended for travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes lots of walkings.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Gratuities
Hotel pick up & drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Nara Palace Site Historical Park
The palace site is included as one of the World Heritage Sites of Nara
Todai-ji Temple
Todaiji Temple housing the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings.
★: The tour with lunch Vegetarian lunch Avalable Please request up to 2 days before the tour date
★: You may have lunch by yourself
1,306 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hao M,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Japan for the first time. Nara was very fun but do be careful of the deer! I would also recommend opting for the lunch during the tour, this was a great chance to try some traditional Japanese food. Uh I was by far the highlight of this tour. The matcha master and his family were amazing and this was such a great experience for matcha lovers! Ciel is super kind and I would absolutely recommend her as your tour guide for this tour. It was so well organized and she is very knowledgeable and fun to talk to. Thank you so much!
Zack D,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
Ciel was a fantastic guide, and the excursion was a great day in Kyoto. A good balance of guided time and time to explore. Also the gentleman who owned the matcha shop was so funny, and the matcha was delicious. Beautiful tour, 10/10
EricJ D,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
This was a great tour. The guide, At-chan, was very knowledgeable and helpful, and she expertly led us around Nara and Uji. The deer in Nara Park were cute, and the tea ceremony experience in Uji was quite memorable. I highly recommend this trip!
Lily M,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
It was an amazing; fun; and informative tour. It was amazing visiting sacred sites; meeting the deers of Nara; etc. It was fun whisking our own Matcha tea. Uji is an interesting place rich in history. Tour guides knowledgable. Thank you so much.
kate j,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
Tommy is the best!!!! The tour was fantastic! Sight seeing, hospitality, transport, entry and lunch covered. Stress free tour. Great tour because I really didnt know of it would be suitable for a 4yr old, but it was great, they enjoyed the deer and the matcha experience a lot.
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