Kyoto and Nara World Heritage Day Trip with Uji Matcha Making Experience
by Japan Panoramic Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥38,976Overview
This full-day tour lasts about eight and a half hours and visits several World Heritage sites in Kyoto and Nara. The trip begins with a drive passing Fushimi Castle and Heijokyo Palace before arriving in Nara. The first stop is the South Gate (Nandaimon), a large traditional wooden gate. Next, the tour visits Todaiji Temple, which houses the Great Buddha and is one of the largest wooden buildings in the world. Afterward, the group spends time at Nara Park, where around 1,400 deer roam freely and visitors can feed them rice crackers purchased with cash. The tour then continues to Kasuga Taisha Shrine, known for its 3,000 stone lanterns. After these visits, the tour stops for lunch at a restaurant along the Uji River in Kyoto, offering a traditional Japanese set meal with a vegetarian option available if requested at least two days before the tour. Following lunch, the tour visits Byodoin Temple in Uji, famous for its Phoenix Hall, which appears on the 10-yen coin. Admission to Todaiji and Byodoin Temples is included. After the temple visit, participants take part in a matcha tea-making experience at a historic tea shop in Uji with over 500 years of history. They learn how to prepare matcha and the traditional way to drink it. The day ends with a walk along Byodoin Omotesando street, where visitors can taste matcha sweets. The tour includes an English-speaking guide and multilingual audio guides available on the coach in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Ukrainian. The coach provides onboard WiFi and air conditioning. Japanese-style lunch and the matcha-making experience are included if selected. Gratuities, hotel pickup and drop-off, and any unspecified food or drinks are not included. The itinerary may change due to weather, traffic, or operational reasons, and some walking, including stairs and hills, is required.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kasuga Grand Shrine
This is Nara’s most famous shrine, known for its 3,000 stone lanterns that line the paths and grounds, creating a unique atmosphere especially in the evening.
30 min
Nara Park
Nara Park covers a large area and is home to approximately 1,400 deer that live there.
30 min
Nandaimon (great South Gate)
The South Gate of Todaiji Temple is a large wooden gate showcasing traditional Japanese architecture, representing the grandeur of historical Japan.
5 min
Todai-ji Temple
This temple houses the Great Buddha of Nara and is recognized as one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. Visitors spend around 40 minutes exploring the temple grounds.
40 min
Nara Palace Site Historical Park
The site of the ancient Nara Palace is included as part of the World Heritage Sites in Nara and offers insight into Japan’s early capital city.
Uji
Lunch is served at a restaurant along the Uji River, featuring a traditional Japanese set meal. Vegetarian options are available if requested in advance, though the soup contains fish broth.
50 min
Byodoin Temple
Famous for its Phoenix Hall, which is depicted on the 10-yen coin. Admission to this temple is included, and visitors spend about 40 minutes here.
40 min
Uji
Participate in a matcha tea-making session at a historic tea shop with over 500 years of tradition. You will prepare your own bowl of matcha and learn the traditional way to drink it.
30 min
Byodoin Omotesando
Take a 30-minute walk along this street where you can taste sweets made with matcha tea, completing the Uji tea experience.
30 min
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
End 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
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kyoto and Nara World Heritage Day Trip with Uji Matcha Making Experience
by Japan Panoramic Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥38,976Overview
This full-day tour lasts about eight and a half hours and visits several World Heritage sites in Kyoto and Nara. The trip begins with a drive passing Fushimi Castle and Heijokyo Palace before arriving in Nara. The first stop is the South Gate (Nandaimon), a large traditional wooden gate. Next, the tour visits Todaiji Temple, which houses the Great Buddha and is one of the largest wooden buildings in the world. Afterward, the group spends time at Nara Park, where around 1,400 deer roam freely and visitors can feed them rice crackers purchased with cash. The tour then continues to Kasuga Taisha Shrine, known for its 3,000 stone lanterns. After these visits, the tour stops for lunch at a restaurant along the Uji River in Kyoto, offering a traditional Japanese set meal with a vegetarian option available if requested at least two days before the tour. Following lunch, the tour visits Byodoin Temple in Uji, famous for its Phoenix Hall, which appears on the 10-yen coin. Admission to Todaiji and Byodoin Temples is included. After the temple visit, participants take part in a matcha tea-making experience at a historic tea shop in Uji with over 500 years of history. They learn how to prepare matcha and the traditional way to drink it. The day ends with a walk along Byodoin Omotesando street, where visitors can taste matcha sweets. The tour includes an English-speaking guide and multilingual audio guides available on the coach in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Ukrainian. The coach provides onboard WiFi and air conditioning. Japanese-style lunch and the matcha-making experience are included if selected. Gratuities, hotel pickup and drop-off, and any unspecified food or drinks are not included. The itinerary may change due to weather, traffic, or operational reasons, and some walking, including stairs and hills, is required.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kasuga Grand Shrine
This is Nara’s most famous shrine, known for its 3,000 stone lanterns that line the paths and grounds, creating a unique atmosphere especially in the evening.
30 min
Nara Park
Nara Park covers a large area and is home to approximately 1,400 deer that live there.
30 min
Nandaimon (great South Gate)
The South Gate of Todaiji Temple is a large wooden gate showcasing traditional Japanese architecture, representing the grandeur of historical Japan.
5 min
Todai-ji Temple
This temple houses the Great Buddha of Nara and is recognized as one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. Visitors spend around 40 minutes exploring the temple grounds.
40 min
Nara Palace Site Historical Park
The site of the ancient Nara Palace is included as part of the World Heritage Sites in Nara and offers insight into Japan’s early capital city.
Uji
Lunch is served at a restaurant along the Uji River, featuring a traditional Japanese set meal. Vegetarian options are available if requested in advance, though the soup contains fish broth.
50 min
Byodoin Temple
Famous for its Phoenix Hall, which is depicted on the 10-yen coin. Admission to this temple is included, and visitors spend about 40 minutes here.
40 min
Uji
Participate in a matcha tea-making session at a historic tea shop with over 500 years of tradition. You will prepare your own bowl of matcha and learn the traditional way to drink it.
30 min
Byodoin Omotesando
Take a 30-minute walk along this street where you can taste sweets made with matcha tea, completing the Uji tea experience.
30 min
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
End 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
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.