●Description

Embark on a captivating journey from Kyoto to Nara.Don't miss Nara's must-see landmarks and try making Matcha tea in Uji, the birthplace of matcha.
First, we will drive past Fushimi Castle and Heijokyo castle on the way to Nara.
We will visit Todaiji Temple, home to one of the world's tallest Buddha statue.
Stroll through Nara Park, mingling with 1,400 friendly deer, and savor the moment as they bow to you.
Next, immerse yourself in the spiritual ambiance of Kasuga Taisha shrine, Adorned with 3,000 magical stone lanterns.
After lunch, we will head to the Uji area in kyoto and try making authentic Uji matcha tea.
Don't forget to see the Byodo-in Phoenix Hall, depicted on the back of the 10-yen Japanese coin at Uji.

●Highlights

1. Discover Nara's must-see landmarks and 3 World Heritages in a day!
2. A Professional English-speaking guide leads this tour
3. On top of that, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK (in the bus)
5. Greeting one of the world's largest Great Buddha
6. Let's feed the cute deer at Nara Park
7. Learn about Authentic tea by making matcha in Uji, famous for its matcha.

●Meeting Points:

Tully's Coffee in Kyoto Avanti near Kyoto station
CHECK-IN TIME: 7:50 am
How to go to the meeting point
https://goo.gl/maps/fGjZ1V5aUyH2

●Overview

Tour Operation: Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Except: Sep 15th（Sun), Oct 1st (Tue), Nov 17th (Sun), Dec 8th (Sun)
Departs: Kyoto
Visits: Todaiji temple, Nara park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Byodo-in Temple, Match making experience
Duration: approx. 8.5 hours.
Minimum required number of participants: 1 guest(s)
Customer Service by: English speaking Tour Guide
Audio Guide: 8 languages available (English, French, Italian, Spanish, Germany, Portuguese and Ukrainian)

●Pricing

14,000yen (including Japanese style lunch)

●Itinerary

Great budda in Todaiji

Todaiji Temple

1. 8:00 am Depart from Kyoto station.
・Meeting time 7:50am.
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2. Todaiji Temple <<World Heritages!!>>
・Greeting to world's one of the largest gilt bronze Great Buddha
・The Great Buddha Hall in which it is enshrined is also one of the largest wooden building in the world
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3. Nara Park
・There are about 1,400 deer living around vast Nara Park
・Feed the deer and they might as well give you a gentle bow.

Nara Park

Nara Park

Nara Park(写真提供：一般財団法人奈良県ビジターズビューロー)

4. Kasuga Taisha Shrine <<World Heritages!!>>
・Nara's most celebrated shrine
・The 3,000 stone lanterns are very magical and a must-see.
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5. Lunch Time
★Lunch info
・Japanese style lunch with local foods

Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Kasuga Taisha Shrine

6. Byodo-in temple <<World Heritages!!>>
・It is very famous because the Phoenix Hall is depicted on the 10 yen coin.
・You can enjoy various matcha foods in Omotesando.
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7. Authentic Uji Matcha Making Experience
・Matcha made by pulling tea leaves has a special taste
・Let's try special unique experience that can only be found here
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8.Drop off at JR Kyoto Station around 4:30 pm.

Japanese Style Lunch

Japanese Style Lunch

Byodoin Temple

Matcha experience

Matcha experience

●What's included

-A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
-Air-conditioned vehicle
-Wi-Fi service available on the bus
-Multilingual Audio Guidance (in the bus)
-Admission for Todaiji Temple
-Admission for Byodo-in Temple
-Uji Matcha making experience
-Japanese style Lunch
-Vegetarian lunch Available. (There are no Muslim-friendly, allergy-friendly, or lactose-free meals)
※Please note that vegetarian meal arrangements can be made up to 2 days before the tour date.
(Last-minute bookings will have regular meal)

●What's excluded

-Food and drinks, unless specified
-Gratuities
-Hotel drop off

●More info

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●Remarks

・Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather or any operational reasons.
・If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place. There shall not be any refundsin this case.
・The lunch/restaurant may change due to operational reasons.
・We do not supply any extra drop off service.
・This tour requires customers to walk around. Comfortable shoes are recommendable.
• If you are late for the tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour mid-way.

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