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.

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

Next, we'll head to Nara Park, where we'll see sika deer grazing. Afterward, we'll spend about 30 minutes at the Kasuga Taisha Shinto shrine, known for its bronze and stone lanterns.

We'll then leave Nara and make our way to Uji, famous for matcha tea production. Once we arrive, you'll have 45 minutes of free time to eat at a local restaurant. After that, we’ll visit 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 before savoring its flavor.

Finally, we'll return to Kyoto and drop you off at the starting point about 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.