D
Fantastic
The tour was excellent, and Den, our guide, is very friendly and fun. Thanks for everything, Den.
World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8h 30min
- Price from
- $126 / person
- Location
- Kyoto, Japan
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 2,731 reviews
- Languages
- DE, PT, UK, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 38
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Japan Panoramic Tours
- Meeting point
- in front of Tully’s Coffee in Kyoto AvantiAddress31 Nishi-Sanno Cho, Higashi-kujo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoMeeting time7:50amDeparture time8:00amLook out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours"No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows
Description
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
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:50 AM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 11
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $126
- Child (ages 4–11)
- $93
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Kasuga Grand Shrine
Nara's most celebrated shrine
Nara Park
There are 1,400 deer living around vast Nara Park
Nandaimon (great South Gate)
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.
Todai-ji Temple
Todaiji Temple housing the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings.
Nara Palace Site Historical Park
The palace site is included as one of the World Heritage Sites of Nara
Uji
【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.)
Byodoin Temple
It is very famous because the Phoenix Hall is depicted on the 10 yen coin
Uji
【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.
Byodoin Omotesando
Let's walk around and taste matcha sweets
What's included
Included
Last-minute bookings will receive reguler meal
A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
WiFi on board
Uji Macha making experience
Admission for Byodoin Temple
Please note that vegetarian meal arrangements can be made up to 2 days before the tour date
Air-conditioned vehicle
Japanese style Lunch(If selected)
Admission for Todaiji Temple
Multilingual Audio Guidance
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel pick up & drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
2,731 reviews
How it compares in Kyoto
- No. 4 by number of reviews among 1,619 tours in Kyoto
- Starting price $126 is 34% below the typical $191 for tours of similar length in Kyoto
Excurgo comparison of 1,619 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- Vegetarian meal options are available. (some of the products contain fish-based broth)
- We are unable to accommodate vegan, gluten-free, or wheat allergy requests. We are also unable to accommodate other specific allergies such as fish or soy. If you have any other dietary restrictions or allergies, please be sure to inform us at least 2 days prior to the tour date. We may not be able to accommodate any requests made after this deadline.
- 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..
- Please make sure to bring cash with you. Deer crackers can only be purchased with cash, and some shops also accept cash only, so having cash will be necessary and convenient.
- We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
- 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.
- Not recommended for travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes lots of walkings.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience take?
World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience lasts about 8h 30min. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience cost?
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.
What days does World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:50 AM.
How much does World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience cost for children?
Children aged 4–11 pay from $93, adults from $126. Infants go free.
Can I cancel World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
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.
What languages is World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience offered in?
The experience is available in DE, PT, UK, EN, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 38 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 2,731 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Japan Panoramic Tours.
Reviews(2,731)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
D
Alot of fun and temples
I enjoyed my time at the tour, the dear were very kawaii and approachable. Den [our guide] was great, we had alot of fun joking around and learning Japanese together on the road.
K
Excellent
Deh explained very well the history, the situations and all around the part of the tour.
S
Nara and Uji matcha
Had a wonderful experience. Spent an ample amount of time at each location and got a bunch of pictures and learned so much from Chi Chan. The matcha experience was the highlight. The matcha shop owner was entertaining and the matcha was fantastic.
V
Great full day tour for Nara + Matcha
Chi-chan was a wonderful guide. She was very informative. She had pictures and this helped a lot with the experience! Highly recommend and we do A LOT of tours around the world. The bus & driver were great and easy to get to all the spots. Full day tour was about 8:00am to 4:30pm, about 15K steps, but worth all the steps!
D
Nara and The Matcha
Dart Travel-Pergine Valsugana [Trento]
V
Nara nara
I had the best time. Patting the dears was so cool, very interesting places and Den was a great guide.
J
Naara tour
We had a really good expirience with Chi-Chan
N
Nara and macha
Hiroko and ibuki son was a great guide,she explaind everything perfect! Allways smilig,had a great time The driver perfect as well
Operator response
Thank you for joining our tour and great review! Your guide will be honored to hear your positive comments. We hope your whole experience in Japan will be a memorable one! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
W
Nara and Uji tour
Tour guide was very informative and helpful
Operator response
Thank you for joining our tour and great review! Your guide will be honored to hear your positive comments. We hope your whole experience in Japan will be a memorable one! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
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