Nara & Uji Day Trip from Kyoto - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Nara & Uji Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 120.23 USD
Rating: 9 (164 reviews)

This tour surprised us immensely, starting with the fact that we were a small group. We left early, very comfortably on ...

Martha Rosario

On this day trip to Nara, we'll see the famous Sika Deer Park and the historic shrines of this medieval city like Tōdai-ji and Kasuga Taisha. We'll also visit Uji, home of matcha

Details

Duration

8 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Admission to Tōdai–ji Temple
Admission to Byodoin Temple
Matcha tea workshop
Lunch (depending on selection)

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

31 Nishi-Sanno Cho

Reviews of our customers

9.0

Exceptional 3,874 Travelers·164 reviews

September 26, 2026
Martha Rosario
Palencia, Spain
This tour surprised us immensely, starting with the fact that we were a small group. We left early, very comfortably on the bus with a super friendly ...
As a couple
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August 18, 2026
Marta
Madrid, Spain
Excellent. Highly recommend Nara, Uji, and the Matcha workshop. For my children, it was the best day trip we've taken in Japan. We learned a lot and h...
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August 3, 2026
Anónimo
Oviedo, Spain
We loved the excursion. Both Nara and Uji are beautiful, and we had a wonderful time playing with the deer and at the matcha workshop. Our guide, Den,...
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July 30, 2026
Matilde
Murcia, Spain
Sakura, our guide, was excellent. She made the talk enjoyable and interesting. The driver was also very good. The temples we visited were beautiful, a...
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June 29, 2026
Marta Margarita Perez Abarrio
Spain
A perfect combination: Nara impresses with its temples and deer, and Uji charms with its tranquility and the best matcha. But the best part of the day...
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June 25, 2026
Anónimo
San Andrés Cholula, Mexico
The tour went very well, and the guide was very professional, providing us with valuable information about Japanese history and the period before Kyot...
As a couple
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May 29, 2026
Carlo Poderico
Capodrise, Italy
The tour was simply magnificent, packed with activities that would have been impossible to do on our own in a single day. Our guide, Hiroko, kept us e...
As a couple
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April 29, 2026
Rodrigo Armando Sanchez Sanchez
Ciudad De México, Mexico
The places were beautiful, and the guide was fantastic! I understand her name is Siero. She was incredibly detail-oriented, knowledgeable about the to...
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April 19, 2026
Bibiana Aguilar Casanueva
Málaga, Spain
It was great! AT-Chan was a wonderful and very cheerful guide; it's a pleasure to have her as a guide, travel companion, and friend. The only thing I ...
Traveling solo
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April 10, 2026
Michelle Ojeda Manjarrez
Mexico
This tour is very popular! The meeting point is at a sort of bus terminal, and they take you there by bus; it's a bit out of the way, but it's worth i...
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On this day trip to Nara, we'll see the famous Sika Deer Park and the historic shrines of this medieval city like Tōdai-ji and Kasuga Taisha. We'll also visit Uji, home of matcha

Day Trip Details

At the designated time we'll meet at Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Station. From there we'll head to Nara, which was the capital of Japan during the Middle Ages, making it one of the country's most traditional cities.

Once in Nara, we'll start by visiting Tōdai-ji Temple, where we'll dedicate about 40 minutes to admiring its iconic Great Buddha. Fun fact: it's the largest wooden statue in the world!

Next, we'll head to Nara Park, where we'll see its characteristic sika deer peacefully grazing throughout this green space. Afterward, we'll spend about 30 minutes at the Kasuga Taisha Shinto shrine, famous for its numerous bronze and stone lanterns. It's undoubtedly one of the most historic places in Nara - you'll love it!

We'll then leave Nara behind and make our way to Uji, an area famous for its matcha tea production. Once we arrive, you'll have 45 minutes of free time to grab yourself a bite to eat at a local restaurant. Having re-energised, we'll go on a tour of Uji to visit the Byodoin Temple, considered one of Kyoto's oldest monuments.

To top off the day, we'll participate in a matcha tea workshop, where we'll learn all about the properties of this product, as well as the secrets behind its ceremony. Of course, we’ll also savour its delicious flavor.

Finally, we'll return to Kyoto and drop you off at the starting point about 8 hours after the start of the day trip.

Day Trip + Lunch

When booking, you can upgrade your experience with a traditional Japanese lunch in a restaurant in Uji.

9.0

Exceptional 3,874 Travelers·164 reviews

September 26, 2026
Martha Rosario
Palencia, Spain
This tour surprised us immensely, starting with the fact that we were a small group. We left early, very comfortably on the bus with a super friendly ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 18, 2026
Marta
Madrid, Spain
Excellent. Highly recommend Nara, Uji, and the Matcha workshop. For my children, it was the best day trip we've taken in Japan. We learned a lot and h...
Is this useful?
August 3, 2026
Anónimo
Oviedo, Spain
We loved the excursion. Both Nara and Uji are beautiful, and we had a wonderful time playing with the deer and at the matcha workshop. Our guide, Den,...
Is this useful?
July 30, 2026
Matilde
Murcia, Spain
Sakura, our guide, was excellent. She made the talk enjoyable and interesting. The driver was also very good. The temples we visited were beautiful, a...
Is this useful?
June 29, 2026
Marta Margarita Perez Abarrio
Spain
A perfect combination: Nara impresses with its temples and deer, and Uji charms with its tranquility and the best matcha. But the best part of the day...
Is this useful?
June 25, 2026
Anónimo
San Andrés Cholula, Mexico
The tour went very well, and the guide was very professional, providing us with valuable information about Japanese history and the period before Kyot...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 29, 2026
Carlo Poderico
Capodrise, Italy
The tour was simply magnificent, packed with activities that would have been impossible to do on our own in a single day. Our guide, Hiroko, kept us e...
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 29, 2026
Rodrigo Armando Sanchez Sanchez
Ciudad De México, Mexico
The places were beautiful, and the guide was fantastic! I understand her name is Siero. She was incredibly detail-oriented, knowledgeable about the to...
Is this useful?
April 19, 2026
Bibiana Aguilar Casanueva
Málaga, Spain
It was great! AT-Chan was a wonderful and very cheerful guide; it's a pleasure to have her as a guide, travel companion, and friend. The only thing I ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
April 10, 2026
Michelle Ojeda Manjarrez
Mexico
This tour is very popular! The meeting point is at a sort of bus terminal, and they take you there by bus; it's a bit out of the way, but it's worth i...
Is this useful?

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On this day trip to Nara, we'll see the famous Sika Deer Park and the historic shrines of this medieval city like Tōdai-ji and Kasuga Taisha. We'll also visit Uji, home of matcha

Day Trip Details

Once in Nara, we'll start by visiting Tōdai-ji Temple, where we'll dedicate about 40 minutes to admiring its iconic Great Buddha. Fun fact: it's the largest wooden statue in the world!

Finally, we'll return to Kyoto and drop you off at the starting point about 8 hours after the start of the day trip.

Day Trip + Lunch

When booking, you can upgrade your experience with a traditional Japanese lunch in a restaurant in Uji.

Nara & Uji Day Trip