Kyoto and Nara Day Trip
From¥19,488
8 hours
Nara, Japan
About this activity
Discover Kyoto's temples, Nara's deer park, and Uji's matcha tea in a guided day trip from Kyoto.
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
Full 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
Meeting point
Start Location
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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.
Know before you go
- 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 policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Easy Public Transport
- Stroller Accessible
Good to know
- 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.
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Nara and Uji Tour
Nagomi made an excellent job guiding us through the different spots. She gave us many details about the different sites we visited, and she made the tour really enjoyable through her quizzes and, above all, enthusiasm!!! The best guide in our trip to Japan!
G3267ERnoemipAug 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR
楽しかったです! ♡
It was so fun, so entertaining, and so interesting. And our guide Nagomi-san was very kind and helpful. Love her! She's so kawaii.
167cutebAug 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Very good excursion in Nara and Uji
Very good expirience, the tour guide Nagomi was very nice and friendly. A complete guide with Nara Park, temples and Uji Matcha. I will come again very soon.
elii503Aug 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR
A day in Nara and Ijui
Everything was perfect and Nagomi was an excelent tour guide
Culture403363Aug 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Nara with Nagomi
Nagomi is a SWEETIE. She was amazing our whole group spoke spanish but we still found ways to connect. I appreciated how patient she was with us since we were a medium sized group.
wildenysc2026Aug 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR
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.