World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience

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

1. 1

   Kasuga Grand Shrine

   30 min

   Nara's most celebrated shrine

2. 2

   Nara Park

   30 min

   There are 1,400 deer living around vast Nara Park

3. 3

   Nandaimon (great South Gate)

   5 min

   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.

4. 4

   Todai-ji Temple

   40 min

   Todaiji Temple housing the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings.

5. 5

   Nara Palace Site Historical Park

   Pass by

   The palace site is included as one of the World Heritage Sites of Nara

6. 6

   Uji

   50 min

   【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.)

7. 7

   Byodoin Temple

   40 min

   It is very famous because the Phoenix Hall is depicted on the 10 yen coin

8. 8

   Uji

   30 min

   【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.

9. 9

   Byodoin Omotesando

   30 min

   Let's walk around and taste matcha sweets

• 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
• Vegetarian meal options are available. (some of the products contain fish-based broth)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.