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Nara and Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Embark on a captivating journey from Kyoto to Nara. Don't miss Nara's must-see landmarks and experience authentic matcha tea making in Uji, the birthplace of matcha. First, we'll drive past historic Fushimi Castle and Heijo Palace ruins on our way to Nara. Visit Todaiji Temple, home to one of the

📍Meeting point: In front of Tully's Coffee in Kyoto Avanti near Kyoto station 31 Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Kyoto , 601-8003 Kyoto, JP

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What To Expect

1

Stop 1

10 min

7:50 Meet up and check in 8:00 Departure from Kyoto station (In front of Tully’s Coffee at Kyoto Avanti) Drive by Fushimi castle, Heijo palace *The allotted time for transportation is not included in the total duration of the itinerary. The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.

2

Stop 2

1hAdmission included

9:30-10:30 ・Visit the one the world's largest gilt bronze Great Buddha statue ・Explore the Great Buddha Hall - one of the world's largest wooden buildings

3

Stop 3

1hAdmission included

11:45-12:45 ・Meet and feed approximately 1,400 friendly deer roaming the park ・Experience the famous "bowing deer" - they bow when you bow to them! Kasuga Taisha Shrine - UNESCO World Heritage Site ・Visit Nara's most celebrated Shinto shrine ・Marvel at over 3,000 magical stone lanterns lining the pathways

4

Stop 4

1hAdmission included

2:00-15:00 ・See the famous Phoenix Hall featured on Japan's 10-yen coin ・Explore Omotesando street with various matcha treats and souvenirs

5

Stop 5

45 min

15:15-16:00 ・Learn traditional matcha preparation techniques ・Grind premium tea leaves and create your own matcha ・Taste the unique flavor of freshly ground matcha

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Stop 6

Pass by

16:30 End of tour *The schedule may change significantly depending on traffic conditions. *The allotted time for transportation is not included in the total duration of the itinerary. The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.

What’s Included

  • A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bus
  • Japanese Lunch (optional)
  • Multilingual Audio Guidance (English, Spanish, French, Italian, Deutsch, Portuguese, Ukrainian)
  • Uji Matcha Making Experience
  • Admission to Todaiji Temple, Byodo-in Temple, Nara Park

What’s NOT Included

  • Gratuities

What to Bring

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • *The schedule may change significantly depending on traffic conditions.
  • *The allotted time for transportation is not included in the total duration of the itinerary. The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.

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