Day Trip to Nara & Uji

On this day trip to Nara, we will see the Sika Deer Park and historic shrines like T?dai-ji and Kasuga Taisha, as well as visit Uji, known for matcha.

Day Trip Details

We will meet at Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Station at the designated time. Then, we will proceed to Nara, the capital of Japan during the Middle Ages.

In Nara, we will begin with a visit to T?dai-ji Temple, dedicating approximately 40 minutes to the Great Buddha, the largest wooden statue in the world.

Next, we will visit Nara Park, where you can see sika deer grazing. Following this, we will spend about 30 minutes at Kasuga Taisha Shinto shrine, known for its bronze and stone lanterns.

We will then leave Nara for Uji, famous for matcha tea. Upon arrival, there will be 45 minutes of free time to dine at a local restaurant. Afterward, we will tour Uji and visit Byodoin Temple, a historic monument of Kyoto.

We will conclude the day with a matcha tea workshop, where you will learn about its properties and ceremony and enjoy its flavor.

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

Day Trip + Lunch

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