Day Trip to Nara & Uji

On this day trip to Nara, we'll see the famous Sika Deer Park and the historic shrines of this medieval city like T?dai-ji and Kasuga Taisha. We'll also visit Uji, home of matcha.

Day Trip Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Station. From there, we'll head to Nara, which was the capital of Japan during the Middle Ages, making it one of the most traditional cities.

Once in Nara, we'll start by visiting T?dai-ji Temple, dedicating about 40 minutes to admire its iconic Great Buddha, the largest wooden statue in the world.

Next, we'll proceed to Nara Park, where we'll see the characteristic sika deer grazing in the green space. Afterward, we'll spend about 30 minutes at the Kasuga Taisha Shinto shrine, famous for its bronze and stone lanterns.

We'll then leave Nara and make our way to Uji, an area known for its matcha tea production. Upon arrival, you'll have 45 minutes of free time for lunch at a local restaurant. Following that, we'll tour Uji to visit the Byodoin Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest monuments.

To conclude the day, we'll participate in a matcha tea workshop, learning about its properties and ceremony, along with tasting its flavor.

Finally, we'll return to Kyoto and drop you off at the starting point approximately 8 hours after the trip starts.

Day Trip + Lunch

When booking, you can upgrade your experience with a traditional Japanese lunch in a restaurant in Uji.