Nara & Uji Day Trip

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

Day Trip Details

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

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

Next, we'll go to Nara Park to see the sika deer grazing. Afterward, we'll spend about 30 minutes at the Kasuga Taisha Shinto shrine, known for its bronze and stone lanterns, a key historic site in Nara.

Then, we'll proceed to Uji, famous for matcha tea production. You'll have 45 minutes of free time to eat at a local restaurant. Afterward, we'll tour Uji, visiting the Byodoin Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest monuments.

We will conclude with a matcha tea workshop, learning about its properties and ceremony while enjoying its flavor.

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

Day Trip + Lunch

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