9-Hour Uji and Nara Tour with Tea Ceremony and Great Buddha

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Attend a traditional tea ceremony in Uji, Japan's famous matcha town
• 02 Walk along the scenic Uji Riverside during a three-hour visit
• 03 Enjoy time among the wild deer in the vast grounds of Nara Park
• 04 Visit Kasuga Grand Shrine, one of Nara's most important sacred sites
• 05 See the Great Buddha at Tōdai-ji in Nara

Spend a full day exploring the highlights of Uji and Nara. Uji is internationally famous for producing matcha, and during your three-hour stay you will attend a tea ceremony, walk along the Uji Riverside for about one hour, and, if you wish, enjoy milling matcha. In the afternoon, continue to Nara Park to visit Kasuga Grand Shrine and Tōdai-ji, home to the Great Buddha, while enjoying time among the wild deer in this vast park. This tour is designed for families and lovers of nature.

Uji is internationally famous for producing matcha, and during your three-hour stay you will attend a tea ceremony, walk along the Uji Riverside for about one hour, and, if you wish, enjoy milling matcha.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kyoto, Nara, Uji

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Uji Tea Culture and Nara's Sacred Sights

• Start at Kyoto Station at 9:00.

• Arrive at Uji Station at 9:20.

• Attend a tea ceremony.

• Enjoy a riverside walk in Uji.

• Have lunch in Nara.

• Visit Nara Park at 13:30.

• Explore Kasuga Grand Shrine.

• Visit Tōdai-ji and see the Great Buddha.

• Return to Kyoto Station at 17:30-18:00.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Nara tour guide, including all guide costs such as admission fees, lunch, and transport.

What's Not Included

• Your transportation costs

• Your admission fees

• Your lunch

• Your insurance fee

Know before you go

• Transportation is included in the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kyoto Station Building, 東塩小路町 下京区 京都市 京都府 日本

Tour start

2-chōme-1-１７９５番地 Hōryūjinishi, Ikaruga, Ikoma District, Nara 636-0114, Japan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.