World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience
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Duration
8 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German, Portuguese, Uk, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
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
What's Included
Included
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
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel pick up & drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
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
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
Nara's most celebrated shrine
Stop 2
30 minutes
Stop 2
There are 1,400 deer living around vast Nara Park
Stop 3
5 minutes
Stop 3
The magnificent South Gate (Nandaimon) is a stunning example of traditional Japanese architecture. Its impressive structure and historic significance make it a must-see, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of Japan’s past.
Stop 4
40 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
Todaiji Temple housing the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings.
Pass by stop 5
Pass by stop 5
The palace site is included as one of the World Heritage Sites of Nara
Stop 6
50 minutes
Stop 6
【Lunch】 ・Enjoy a traditional Japanese set meal at a restaurant along the beautiful Uji River. ・Vegetarian option available. (If you prefer a vegetarian meal, please indicate this in the notes when making your reservation. Please note that the soup contains fish broth.)
Stop 7
40 minutesAdmission included
Stop 7
It is very famous because the Phoenix Hall is depicted on the 10 yen coin
Stop 8
30 minutes
Stop 8
【Matcha Making Experience】 Enjoy a matcha-making experience at a historic tea shop with over 500 years of tradition. You will prepare your own bowl of matcha and learn the proper traditional way to drink it.
Stop 9
30 minutes
Stop 9
Let's walk around and taste matcha sweets
Additional Info
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
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
Other
Vegetarian meal options are available. (some of the products contain fish-based broth)
Other
We are unable to accommodate vegan, gluten-free, or wheat allergy requests. We are also unable to accommodate other specific allergies such as fish or soy. If you have any other dietary restrictions or allergies, please be sure to inform us at least 2 days prior to the tour date. We may not be able to accommodate any requests made after this deadline.
Other
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..
Other
Please make sure to bring cash with you. Deer crackers can only be purchased with cash, and some shops also accept cash only, so having cash will be necessary and convenient.
Other
We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
Other
The lunch/restaurant may change due to operational reasons.
Other
If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
Other
Customers will walk including stairs and hills in each places
Other
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.
Other
Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
Other
Late arrivals will not be entertained and joining midway is not feasible for the tour. Please arrive the meeting point on time.
Health Other
Not recommended for travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes lots of walkings.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.9
2,347 reviews
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