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 l
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 30 minNara's most celebrated shrine
Stop 2
⏱ 30 minThere are 1,400 deer living around vast Nara Park
Stop 3
⏱ 5 minThe 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 minAdmission includedTodaiji Temple housing the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings.
Stop 5
Pass byThe palace site is included as one of the World Heritage Sites of Nara
Stop 6
⏱ 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.)
Stop 7
⏱ 40 minAdmission includedIt is very famous because the Phoenix Hall is depicted on the 10 yen coin
Stop 8
⏱ 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.
Stop 9
⏱ 30 minLet's walk around and taste matcha sweets
What to Bring
- •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.
- •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.
- •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..
- •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.
- •We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
- •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.
- •Not recommended for travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes lots of walkings.
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