World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience

About this experience

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

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 30min

   Nara's most celebrated shrine

2. Stop 2 · 30min

   There are 1,400 deer living around vast Nara Park

3. Stop 3 · 5min

   The magnificent South Gate (Nandaimon) is a stunning example of traditional Japanese architecture. Its impressive structure and historic significance make it a must-see, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of Japan’s past.

4. Stop 4 · 40min

   Todaiji Temple housing the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings.

5. Stop 5

   The palace site is included as one of the World Heritage Sites of Nara

6. Stop 6 · 50min

   【Lunch】 ・Enjoy a traditional Japanese set meal at a restaurant along the beautiful Uji River. ・Vegetarian option available. (If you prefer a vegetarian meal, please indicate this in the notes when making your reservation. Please note that the soup contains fish broth.)

7. Stop 7 · 40min

   It is very famous because the Phoenix Hall is depicted on the 10 yen coin

8. Stop 8 · 30min

   【Matcha Making Experience】 Enjoy a matcha-making experience at a historic tea shop with over 500 years of tradition. You will prepare your own bowl of matcha and learn the proper traditional way to drink it.

9. Stop 9 · 30min

   Let's walk around and taste matcha sweets

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• 【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

End point

• 【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

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. 【MEETING POINT】 in front of Tully’s Coffee in Kyoto Avanti: URL; https://goo.gl/maps/fGjZ1V5aUyH2 【ADDRESS】31 Nishi-Sanno Cho, Higashi-kujo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Japan 【Meeting time】7:50am 【Departure time】8:00am ★Look out for our staff holding a green and white flag and we depart on time.

Before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour. Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available on the bus in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainan
• Vegetarian meal options are available. (some of the products contain fish-based broth)
• We are unable to accommodate vegan, gluten-free, or wheat allergy requests. We are also unable to accommodate other specific allergies such as fish or soy. If you have any other dietary restrictions or allergies, please be sure to inform us at least 2 days prior to the tour date. We may not be able to accommodate any requests made after this deadline.
• 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..
• Please make sure to bring cash with you. Deer crackers can only be purchased with cash, and some shops also accept cash only, so having cash will be necessary and convenient.
• We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
• 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.
• Not recommended for travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes lots of walkings.

Cancellation policy

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