World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience
Nara, Japan
8 hours 30 minutes
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What You Will Do
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?
- Last-minute bookings will receive reguler meal
- A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- On-board WiFi
- 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
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Japanese style Lunch(If selected)
- Admission for Todaiji Temple
- Multilingual Audio Guidance
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
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
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Nara Palace Site Historical Park
The palace site is included as one of the World Heritage Sites of Nara
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Japan Panoramic Tours
- 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.
Guide Options
- Audio Guide - German
- Audio Guide - Portuguese
- Audio Guide - Ukrainian
- Audio Guide - English
- Guide - English
- Audio Guide - Italian
- Audio Guide - French
- Audio Guide - Spanish