Nara & Uji: Ancient Deer, Zen Tea & Japan's Hidden Gems

Embark on a captivating journey through Japan's cultural heartland with our Uji and Nara 1-Day Tour. This immersive excursion combines the serene beauty of Uji with the ancient wonders of Nara. Begin in Uji, the heart of Japanese tea culture, with an authentic tea ceremony and a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Byodo-in Temple. Marvel at its restored Phoenix Hall, showcasing vibrant ancient architecture. The afternoon takes you to historic Nara. Be awestruck by the Great Buddha at Todai-ji Temple and explore Kasuga Taisha Shrine's lantern-lined corridors. Enjoy a unique experience in Nara Park, where friendly deer roam freely.

• 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
• If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled
• 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
• 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 Manyo Botanical Garden will be visited instead for 2025 tour. For 2026 tour, 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. 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
• The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations

24 hours before travel date - 100% refund

Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund