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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
Audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainian
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
★: The tour with lunch Vegetarian lunch Avalable Please request up to 2 days before the tour date
★: You may have lunch by yourself
863 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Natalie K,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
This tour was one of the highlights of my stay in Kyoto. The bus tour was amazing and Nanami made it so interesting. Her explanations of historical and cultural facts were very well presented in a fun and her enthusiasm and politeness were contagious. Highly recommended this tour with Nanami particularly if you would like an English speaking guide.
Elene K,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
The best, heartily working , attentive tour guide, amazing professional NANAMI!!! Wonderful tour and programm! The best driver Fukuda-san. Highly-highly-highly recommend!!!
Kati C,
May 20, 2025
- Viator
Harry is the best! He made the day run so smoothly. We were able to learn about the history in both Nara and Uji. We were able to do activities like feeing the deer and making matcha! Perfect layout for a day trip!
Michaela G,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
We loved our tour with Yuta!!! The tour was the perfect mix of walking, sightseeing, food, and culture. The bus was very comfortable with outlets and AC, and the lunch was unique and delicious. We felt like we got great value to visit lots of sites at once, and learned a lot about the Kansai region from Yuta.
SirhcM42,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
The deer are very cute at Nara park, and for the vast majority of them chill. They will bite though, if you have deer biscuits and are ignoring them (Not agressively, but feels like a forceful pinch). Wear clothing with padding to help? Still completely worth it to have several deer bowing and coming up to you for snacks.
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