Discover Nara's must-see landmarks on the deluxe coach tour and try to make Matcha tea at Uji in Kyoto, the birthplace of matcha. We will drive pass Fushimi Castle and Heijokyo Palace on the way to Nara. We will visit Todaiji Temple, a house of the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. Meet about 1,400 deer at Nara Park, you can even feed them rice crackers. Then we visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine where 3000 magical stone lanterns enlighten you. After lunch, we go to Uji area in Kyoto and try making Uji matcha tea! Spot the Byodo-in Phoenix Hall depicted on the back of the 10-yen coin at Uji. ・Cover Nara's must-see destinations and 3 World Heritages in a day! ・A Professional English-speaking guide leads this tour ・On top of that, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK ・Greet large Buddha at Todaiji Temple ・Enjoy cute deer at Nara Park ・Learn about Authentic tea while making it yourself in Uji, famous for matcha
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Nara's most celebrated shrine
There are 1,400 deer living around vast Nara Park
The magnificent South Gate (Nandaimon) is a stunning example of traditional Japanese architecture. Its impressive structure and historic significance make it a must-see, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of Japan’s past.
Todaiji Temple housing the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings.
The palace site is included as one of the World Heritage Sites of Nara
【Lunch】 ・Enjoy a traditional Japanese set meal at a restaurant along the beautiful Uji River. ・Vegetarian option available. (If you prefer a vegetarian meal, please indicate this in the notes when making your reservation. Please note that the soup contains fish broth.)
It is very famous because the Phoenix Hall is depicted on the 10 yen coin
【Matcha Making Experience】 Enjoy a matcha-making experience at a historic tea shop with over 500 years of tradition. You will prepare your own bowl of matcha and learn the proper traditional way to drink it.
Let's walk around and taste matcha sweets
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Excurgo comparison of 1,615 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience lasts about 8h 30min. The itinerary has 9 stops.
Prices start at $126 per person for this Kyoto experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:50 AM.
Children aged 4–11 pay from $93, adults from $126. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is in front of Tully’s Coffee in Kyoto Avanti. Address: 31 Nishi-Sanno Cho, Higashi-kujo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto. Meeting time: 7:50am. Departure time: 8:00am. Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours". No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, PT, UK, EN, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 38 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 2,717 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Japan Panoramic Tours.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Chi Chan was very fun and energetic and gave us great background information on all of the sites we visited. She also shared some of her experience growing up in Hiroshima. We loved the itinerary and especially loved the Nara deer and the matcha tea experience.
Our guide Ciel. She was very very good. I would like her to do all of my tours when I come back to Japan.
We booked a tour to Nara Park/Matcha Experience in Japan. Our guide Ciel was excellent! She was very knowledgeable and she made the tour fun. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. I would not hesitate to book a tour with her again.
We are very happy to help you for the unforgettable experience. Have a wonderful time here! Thank you for joining our tour! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
Great tour and expertly guided by Ciel, who did a terrific job of keeping us on track while explaining every stop along the way. She also took great care in making sure that food allergies were taken into account for the lunch. All in all, it was a very efficient way to see these two special cities in one day.
We are very happy to help you for the unforgettable experience. Have a wonderful time here! Thank you for joining our tour! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
Ciel is an amazing tour guide; very friendly personality and super knowledgeable about Japan.
A big thank you for your thoughtful review! It’s customers like you that inspire us to keep improving. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
Great tour, great guide. Very well organized and a most efficient way to see these two special cities.
We are very happy to help you for the unforgettable experience. Have a wonderful time here! Thank you for joining our tour! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
It was a really good experience, Nagomi is a great guide, highly recommended
We are very happy to help you for the unforgettable experience. Have a wonderful time here! Thank you for joining our tour! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
Very Nice tour. We enjoyed a lot. The guide Nagomi was very kind and she knew about the history of the temples.
A big thank you for your thoughtful review! It’s customers like you that inspire us to keep improving. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
The experience was excellent. Den explained everything clearly and with illustrations. She had all the knowledge and charm to make the tour really fun! We did the tour as planned and on time.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a memorable time with us. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and your guide will be especially honored by your feedback. Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
So grateful to have Den as our guide! She was very knowledgeable with everything and always had a bright smile on her face! Even though it was raining throughout our tour, it did not dampen the day because Den made sure we were well informed while taking us around. 10/10 would recommend this tour especially if you love deer and Matcha!
We are very happy to help you for the unforgettable experience. Have a wonderful time here! Thank you for joining our tour! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience | 8h 30min | 4.9 (2,717) | $126 | |
 Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto | 9 hours | 4.6 (96) | $56 | View |
 Nara Early Morning Tour Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available | 4h 30min | 4.9 (1,178) | $68 | View |
 From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour | 9 hours | 4.8 (997) | $54 | View |
 Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option | 8 hours | 4.9 (335) | $217 | View |
 Traditional Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweets in Kyoto | 1 hour | 4.9 (185) | $26 | View |
 Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip | 9 hours | 4.9 (101) | $55 | View |