View all photos
Kyoto Uji Matcha Experience & Nara Private 1-Day Tour
Product code 43454P235
From
From JPY 176,000
Dates
Jul 1, 2026 to Dec 30, 2026
Start times
8:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-11, Adult ages 12-99
Options
Private Plan for 1 People
Availability, payment, cancellation, and vouchers are completed on Viator after you leave this page.
Duration
9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Booking, payment, cancellation, and vouchers continue on Viator.
From
From JPY 176,000
Kyoto Uji Matcha Experience & Nara Private 1-Day Tour
View all photos
Duration
9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
This full-day experience is a fantastic way to explore the historic cities of Kyoto and Nara. You’ll visit famous temples, shrines, and a park filled with friendly, charming deer. Byodoin Temple is one of Kyoto’s top attractions, known for its beautiful architecture and peaceful setting. The iconic Phoenix Hall, reflected in the temple’s pond, adds to its charm. You’ll also try matcha-making in Uji, a city renowned for its high-quality matcha. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage site, Todaiji Temple is one of Nara’s most famous landmarks. Standing about 15 meters tall, the Great Buddha is housed inside the largest wooden structure in the world, where you can view this colossal statue. At Nara Park, you’ll enjoy seeing friendly deer roam freely, adding to the park’s peaceful and charming atmosphere.
Overview
This full-day experience is a fantastic way to explore the historic cities of Kyoto and Nara. You’ll visit famous temples, shrines, and a park filled with friendly, charming deer. Byodoin Temple is one of Kyoto’s top attractions, known for its beautiful architecture and peaceful setting. The iconic Phoenix Hall, reflected in the temple’s pond, adds to its charm. You’ll also try matcha-making in Uji, a city renowned for its high-quality matcha. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage site, Todaiji Temple is one of Nara’s most famous landmarks. Standing about 15 meters tall, the Great Buddha is housed inside the largest wooden structure in the world, where you can view this colossal statue. At Nara Park, you’ll enjoy seeing friendly deer roam freely, adding to the park’s peaceful and charming atmosphere.
What's Included
Included
Entrance fee of Todaiji temple
English Guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fee of Byodoin Temple
Experience fee of Matcha making
Not included
Beverages
Entrance fee of visiting interior of Phoenix Hall
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour 10 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
Byodoin Temple is one of Kyoto’s top attractions, known for its beautiful architecture and peaceful setting. The iconic Phoenix Hall, reflected in the temple’s pond, adds to its charm. The temple is also famous for its association with the Japanese 10-yen coin.
Stop 2
45 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
You’ll also try matcha-making in Uji, a city renowned for its high-quality matcha. Learn how to prepare authentic Uji matcha in this hands-on experience.
Stop 3
45 minutes
Stop 3
Kasuga Taisha Shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage site and part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara.
Stop 4
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 4
Todaiji Temple is one of Nara’s most famous landmarks. Standing about 15 meters tall, the Great Buddha is housed inside the largest wooden structure in the world, where you can view this colossal statue.
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
At Nara Park, you’ll enjoy seeing friendly deer roam freely, adding to the park’s peaceful and charming atmosphere.
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 Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
Other
Please note that wheelchair is not accessible.
Other
The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.
Other
Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no-show).
Other
In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
Other
Please take personal responsibility for your valuables.
Other
Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when you book.
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.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.5
13 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Similar Attractions
ViatorFushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha)
4.9 (39528 reviews)
Available experiences
421
ViatorKiyomizu-dera Temple
4.9 (31152 reviews)
Available experiences
304
ViatorKinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
4.9 (34630 reviews)
Available experiences
303
ViatorGion Corner
4.9 (24255 reviews)
Available experiences
299
ViatorArashiyama Park
4.9 (31309 reviews)
Available experiences
233
ViatorNishiki Market
4.8 (8409 reviews)
Available experiences
179