Historical Nara and Kyoto Tour

Explore Nara & Kyoto’s iconic sites in a day. Visit Todaiji Temple, feed deer at Nara Park, and make matcha tea in Uji.

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Nara Palace Site Historical Park - The palace site is included as one of the World Heritage Sites of Nara
  • Todai-ji Temple - Todaiji Temple housing the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings.
  • Nara Park - There are 1,400 deer living around vast Nara Park
  • Kasuga Grand Shrine - Nara’s most celebrated shrine
  • Byodoin Temple - It is very famous because the Phoenix Hall is depicted on the 10 yen coin
  • Uji - Matcha made by pulling tea leaves has a special taste
  • Byodoin Omotesando - Let’s walk around and taste matcha sweets
What's Included
  • Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Uji Matcha making experience
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Japanese style Lunch (If selected)
  • Multilingual Audio Guidance
  • Admission for Todaiji Temple
  • Wi-Fi service available on the bus
  • Vegetarian lunch available (no Muslim-friendly, allergy-friendly, or lactose-free meals)
  • Last-minute bookings will receive regular meal
  • Vegetarian meal arrangements can be made up to 2 days before the tour date
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Discover Nara’s must-see landmarks on the deluxe coach tour and try to make Matcha tea at Uji in Kyoto, the birthplace of matcha. We will drive pass Fushimi Castle and Heijokyo Palace on the way to Nara. We will visit Todaiji Temple, a house of the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. Meet about 1,400 deer at Nara Park, you can even feed them rice crackers. Then we visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine where 3000 magical stone lanterns enlighten you. After lunch, we go to Uji area in Kyoto and try making Uji matcha tea! Spot the Byodo-in Phoenix Hall depicted on the back of the 10-yen coin at Uji.

・Cover Nara’s must-see destinations and 3 World Heritages in a day!
・A Professional English-speaking guide leads this tour
・On top of that, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK
・Greet large Buddha at Todaiji Temple
・Enjoy cute deer at Nara Park
・Learn about Authentic tea while making it yourself in Uji, famous for matcha

  • Audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainian
  • Please​ let​ us​ know​ your​ booking​ numbers​ and​ total​ number​ of​ people​ before​ the​ tour​, if​ you​ have​ several​ bookings​ or​ if​ you​ have​ booked​ separately so that we can arrange same bus for you..
  • The lunch/restaurant may change due to operational reasons.
  • If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
  • Customers will walk including stairs and hills in each places
  • Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to alternative place or giving out a gift as a compensation, depending on the situation at that time. There will not be any refunds for these changes.
  • Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
  • Late arrivals will not be entertained and joining midway is not feasible for the tour. Please arrive the meeting point on time.
  • We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
  • Not recommended for travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes lots of walkings.
Location
TULLY'S COFFEE Kyoto Avanti Shop
【MEETING POINT】 in front of Tully’s Coffee in Kyoto Avanti 【ADDRESS】31 Nishi-Sanno Cho, Higashi-kujo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 【Meeting time】7:50am 【Departure time】8:00am ★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours" ★No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.9
(79 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Culture51869188009
Sep 30, 2024
I had a nice time - The tour was amazing, our guide Nanami-san was a really cute and nice person, spoke English really well. I enjoyed the tour and I recommend it to anyone coming to Kyoto.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
471elvis
Sep 29, 2024
The best tour guy Harry - It was a very nice trip with the best tour guy Harry ! Very enjoyable and lovely time 🥰 He speaks very good English , explained a lot during the trip , answered all the questions, positive, kind and just a nice man he is ! Thank you 😊 looking forward to having more trips with Harry !
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Pavelvc5015gn
Sep 29, 2024
Day trip to Nara - Our trip with Harry was very nice and interesting, definitely recommend it for others. Most impressive for me was mâcha tea experience
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Changmit2024
Sep 29, 2024
Nara and uji - We went to Nara and uji for tea experience. Our guide Harry was very friendly. He also gave us gift which was condensed version of Japanese history which was awesome! I would strongly recommend this guide for the experience of Nara and uji tea town!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Daydream668205
Sep 29, 2024
One day tour of Nara - The ine day tour of Nars has been a great cultural experience that we really enjoyed especially matcha testing and seeing shrines and temples. Harry was a great guide well prepared for the your woth different activities and information, he was very well organised and attentive to tourists needs
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Stay647643
Sep 27, 2024
3024 Family Japan trip! - Nanami. Was absolutely wonderful, the best tour guide. She was professional. Smart , knowledgeable , dedicated and very delightful. On our way to the sites she gave us the history with her perfect verbal skills and her wonderful posters she had prepared. They were perfect!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Gavin
Sep 27, 2024
Nara, Uji, great day out - Great day out exploring Nara + Uji. The day was well paced and not rushed. Our tour guide Nanami was excellent, she spoke great English, was very funny and extremely knowledgeable. We also had an excellent bus driver by the name of Kamiya San, he made the experience even more enjoyable with his safe, cautious driving.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
N2718jxsarahs
Sep 27, 2024
Nara, Unji, matcha, a well paced tour - What a delightful, well paced tour. Nanami was our wonderful guide who knew her history, facts and looked out for each and every one of us. Our driver was Kamiya San, who was kind, careful and accommodating. 100% recommend!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Liorl870
Sep 27, 2024
Nanami adventures in Nara and Uji! - Nanami is one of the best guides I've had on this trip , she was attentive to everyone in the group and ensured everyone was enjoying their time. She even convinced me to buy sweet matcha drink that was probably my favorite beverage. Truly a excellent guide ! Thank you Nanami!!!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
375liannah
Sep 27, 2024
Nara Tour - Nanami was an excellent tour guide! We did the Nara tour from Kyoto station. She was so knowledgeable and presented a booklet with names and images for every site we went to. By far the best tour experience we had in Japan, which was because of Nanami.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
October 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today