Kyoto Uji & Nara Full Day Tour with Tea Ceremony
Kyoto Uji & Nara Full Day Tour with Tea Ceremony
Kyoto Uji & Nara Full Day Tour with Tea Ceremony
Kyoto Uji & Nara Full Day Tour with Tea Ceremony
Kyoto Uji & Nara Full Day Tour with Tea Ceremony
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Kyoto Uji & Nara Full Day Tour with Tea Ceremony

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$119.36
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Overview

Uji and Nara offer a captivating glimpse into Japan's rich cultural heritage, blending serene landscapes with ancient wonders. This immersive one-day tour invites you to savor authentic experiences, from traditional tea ceremonies to breathtaking temple visits.

  • 🏷️ Full-Day Tour: Enjoy a comprehensive 11-hour journey that includes all admission fees and transportation costs.
  • 🗣️ A licensed English-speaking guide will accompany you, providing insights into the history and significance of each site.
  • 🍵 Experience an authentic tea ceremony in Uji, the birthplace of Japanese tea, where you’ll learn about this cherished tradition.
  • 🏯 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Byodo-in Temple, famous for its stunning Phoenix Hall and tranquil gardens.
  • 🦌 Stroll through Nara Park, where friendly deer roam freely, offering a unique opportunity to connect with nature.
  • 🕉️ Marvel at the Great Buddha housed in Todai-ji Temple, one of the largest wooden structures in the world.
  • 🕯️ Explore the lantern-lined paths of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a designated World Heritage Site, and witness its serene beauty.
  • 🌉 Walk across the historic Ujibashi Bridge, one of Japan's oldest bridges, and enjoy its picturesque views.
  • 🚆 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to navigate between sites.

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Full-Day Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours

  • Transportation costs
  • Admission fees
  • English-Speaking Guide
  • Tea Ceremony
  • Fees other than those listed in Includes
  • Lunch

Meeting point
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Meet your guide at the Sunrise Tours Desk, located on the B1 floor of Kyoto Avanti, directly across from Kyoto Station's Hachijo Exit.
Return details
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Tour ends in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit). No drop-off service to hotels will be provided.

  • Ujibashi Bridge
    Uji Bridge is thought to have been originally built sometime in the 7th century and is counted among the oldest bridges in Japan. A small protrusion off one side of the bridge known as san-no-ma offers great views
  • Prefectural Uji Park
    The two islands floating in the Uji River - Tō-no-shima and Tachibana-shima - are collectively known as "Naka-no-shima" (Middle Island). Enjoy the panoramic view amid the mountains
  • Open location in Google Maps
    Enjoy an authentic tea ceremony in Uji, a famous tea town known as the birthplace of Japanese tea
  • Byodoin Temple
    Built near the end of the Heian Era, this temple houses a Buddha statue and other images, and is surrounded by a beautiful garden. The temple is registered on the World Heritage List as a part of the Historic Monuments of　Ancient Kyoto. An image of this temple's Phoenix Hall is featured on the 10 yen coin
  • Kyoto
    Time for lunch is allotted in Kyoto. Customers are free to enjoy their preferred meals. Lunch is not included in the tour booking charge
  • Kasuga Grand Shrine
    This Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers. From 2025, the Main Sanctuary special visit area will be newly added to the itinerary. You can get closer to the Main Sanctuary and view the hanging lanterns in the corridor
  • Todai-ji Temple
    A World Heritage site. This is the symbol of the Nara Period and one of the world's largest wooden structures. Its huge main hall and bronze Great Buddha are impressive to behold
  • Get to see wild deer up close while walking through Nara Park (pass by)

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
  • Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed
  • The tour may not be able to enter the Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple in case of congestion. In this case, JPY 300 will be refunded at the location
  • The tour may be unable to drop by Nakanoshima Park in case of high water level in the Uji River, etc
  • The tea ceremony experience may vary between tea ceremony procedures with matcha green tea and tea ceremony procedures with sencha green tea depending on the day. Selections may not be made. Also, this may be conducted with other customers. Recording videos is not allowed in the tea room
  • Regarding Green tea with sweet, the menu cannot be changed. Allergy-friendly, halal, gluten-free, and other meal requests are not available
  • Participants will walk from the parking lot to Todai-ji Temple (about 25 min one-way). Please inform us at the time of booking if any person in your group is using crutches or a wheelchair, or has a chronic illness that makes it difficult to walk for long distances
  • At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the tour will also enter the Main Sanctuary special visit area. However, in case the special visit area cannot be entered due to events or operational circumstances, the Kasuga Taisha Museum or Todaiji Museum will be visited instead
  • Refunds will not be issued in case the tour visits aforementioned alternative destinations
  • Seats may not be designated
  • The morning portion of this tour is a walking tour, not a bus tour. Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in
  • The tea experience will be held in a tatami room, so please wear socks
  • Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats, Japanese tea, and sweets. If bus seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate
  • Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Kyoto Uji & Nara Full Day Tour with Tea Ceremony

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $119.36
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
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    How it works?
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