Discover Kyoto's temples, Nara's deer park, and Uji's matcha tea in a guided day trip from Kyoto.
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip
Summary Description
Highlights
- Explore Kyoto's historic temples
- Visit Nara's famous deer park
- Experience traditional matcha tea in Uji
- Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Enjoy a guided tour with local insights
Description
Join this immersive day trip from Kyoto to explore the rich cultural heritage of Kyoto and Nara. Begin with a visit to Kyoto's iconic temples, including the Golden Pavilion and Kiyomizu-dera, where you'll marvel at their architectural beauty and serene surroundings. Next, head to Nara, Japan's first permanent capital, to interact with the friendly deer in Nara Park and visit Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha statue. In the afternoon, travel to Uji, renowned for its high-quality matcha tea. Participate in a traditional tea ceremony, learning about the art of matcha preparation and tasting this vibrant green tea. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and culinary experience, all within a convenient day trip from Kyoto.
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Kyoto
- Guided tours of Kyoto and Nara
- Matcha tea experience in Uji
- Meals and personal expenses
Accessibility
- Infants required to sit on laps
- Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
- Stroller Accessible
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency is recommended.
- Some temples may require an additional entrance fee; check in advance.
- The matcha tea experience is included; additional purchases are optional.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for temple visits and park exploration.
- Bring a camera to capture the scenic beauty and historic sites.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 1 days
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Information
A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour. Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available on the bus in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainan
Please let us know your booking numbers and total number of people before the tour, if you have several bookings or if you have booked separately so that we can arrange same bus for you..
The lunch/restaurant may change due to operational reasons.
If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
Customers will walk including stairs and hills in each places
Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to alternative place or giving out a gift as a compensation, depending on the situation at that time. There will not be any refunds for these changes.
Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
Late arrivals will not be entertained and joining midway is not feasible for the tour. Please arrive the meeting point on time.
We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
About operator:
JAPAN PANORAMIC TOURS is a Tokyo-based inbound travel operator, part of the DOA JAPAN / DOA Australia network. We design curated day tours across Japan, including Tokyo, Mt. Fuji and Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa, with English-speaking guides. We also offer private walking tours and bespoke experiences. Our booking partners include KKday, GetYourGuide, Viator, Agoda and other OTA channels. Open hours typically 10:00-17:00, with online appointments and on-site services. Our team emphasizes seamless itineraries, multilingual support, and a deep knowledge of Japan's history, culture and off-the-beaten-path destinations. We pride ourselves on reliable service, responsive communication, and flexible timing.
Basic Information
- Duration: 8 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Day Trips & Excursions
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