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1-Day Kyoto Uji & Nara Tour with Tea Ceremony
Product code 2142P1007
From
From JPY 18,500
Dates
Aug 5, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026
Start times
8:20 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-5, Child ages 6-11, Adult ages 12-99
Options
No Lunch
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Duration
11 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 18,500
1-Day Kyoto Uji & Nara Tour with Tea Ceremony
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Duration
11 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
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.
Overview
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.
What's Included
Included
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Not included
Lunch
Fees other than those listed in Includes
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Please come to Sunrise Tours Desk, B1F Kyoto Avanti by 8:20am. AVANTI is located directly across from the Hachijo Exit of Kyoto Station.
End point
Tour ends in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit). No drop-off service to hotels will be provided.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
5 minutes
Stop 1
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
Stop 2
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
Enjoy an authentic tea ceremony in Uji, a famous tea town known as the birthplace of Japanese tea
Stop 3
50 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
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
Stop 4
1 hour
Stop 4
Time for lunch is allotted in Kyoto. Customers are free to enjoy their preferred meals. Lunch is not included in the tour booking charge
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 5
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
Stop 6
1 hour 10 minutesAdmission included
Stop 6
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
Pass by stop 7
Pass by stop 7
Get to see wild deer up close while walking through Nara Park
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
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
Other
Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed
Other
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
Other
The tour may be unable to drop by Nakanoshima Park in case of high water level in the Uji River, etc
Other
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
Other
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
Other
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
Other
Refunds will not be issued in case the tour visits aforementioned alternative destinations
Other
Seats may not be designated
Other
The morning portion of this tour is a walking tour, not a bus tour. Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in
Other
The tea experience will be held in a tatami room, so please wear socks
Other
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
Other
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
Other
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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