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Kyoto Uji & Nara Full Day Tour with Tea Ceremony
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Kyoto Uji & Nara Full Day Tour with Tea Ceremony
Next available dates
Fri
13 Nov
Wed
18 Nov
Fri
20 Nov
Wed
25 Nov
Fri
27 Nov
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Full-Day Tour
Duration: 10 hours
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Free cancellation
From
GBP 91.78
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Highlights
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.
Itinerary
Ujibashi Bridge
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeUji 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 viewsPrefectural Uji Park
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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 mountainsTaihoan
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedEnjoy an authentic tea ceremony in Uji, a famous tea town known as the birthplace of Japanese teaByodoin Temple
50 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedBuilt 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 coinKyoto
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeTime for lunch is allotted in Kyoto. Customers are free to enjoy their preferred meals. Lunch is not included in the tour booking chargeKasuga Grand Shrine
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThis 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 corridorTodai-ji Temple
1 hours 10 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedA 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 beholdNara Park(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeGet to see wild deer up close while walking through Nara Park
What's included
INCLUDED
Tea Ceremony
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
Admission fees
Transportation costs
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch
Fees other than those listed in Includes
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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
Location
Address
Uji, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan 611-0021
Provider
JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
From
GBP 91.78
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