Nara & Uji Day Trip

On this day trip to Nara, we will see the 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 will meet at Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Station. From there, we will head to Nara, which was the capital of Japan during the Middle Ages, making it one of the country's most traditional cities.

Once in Nara, we will 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 will head to Nara Park, where we can see sika deer grazing. Afterward, we will spend about 30 minutes at the Kasuga Taisha Shinto shrine, known for its bronze and stone lanterns and its historical significance.

We will then proceed to Uji, famous for its matcha tea production. You will have 45 minutes of free time for lunch at a local restaurant. Following this, we will tour Uji to visit the Byodoin Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest monuments.

To conclude the day, we will participate in a matcha tea workshop to learn about its properties and ceremony, and we will taste its flavor.

Finally, we will return to Kyoto and drop you off at the starting point about 8 hours after the day trip begins.

Day Trip + Lunch

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