Nara and Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Nara and Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Kyoto, Japan
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Nara and Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

$210 (Per Person)(All-In Price)

Overview

Nara and Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour Experience

Full-day Kyoto tour to Nara and Uji: Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, deer park, Byodo-in, and matcha tea experience.

Details

Discover the cultural treasures of Nara and Uji on a full-day tour from Kyoto, visiting three UNESCO World Heritage sites with a professional English-speaking guide. Highlights include Todaiji Temple, home to one of the world’s largest Buddha statues, and Nara Park, where over 1,400 friendly deer bow in greeting. Experience the mystical atmosphere of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, adorned with 3,000 stone lanterns, before enjoying a delicious lunch.

In the afternoon, explore Uji, the birthplace of Japan’s renowned matcha tea, and participate in an authentic tea-making experience. Visit the iconic Byodo-in Phoenix Hall, featured on the 10-yen coin, and immerse yourself in Japan’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. This tour combines history, nature, and culinary tradition for a truly memorable day.

Duration: 8 hours and 30 minutes

31 Higashikujō Nishisannōchō, Minami Ward, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting Point
  • Meet at Tully's Coffee in Kyoto Avanti near Kyoto station


Nara and Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

$420 /Per Person

  • Offered year-round, Monday through Sunday except Saturday
  • 3-day advance booking policy
  • 8-day advance cancellation policy

What's Included
  • Shared Nara and Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi
  • Multilingual audio guidance is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Ukrainian.
  • Admission to Todaiji Temple and Byodo-in Temple
  • Japanese-style Lunch
  • Vegetarion option available (must be requested up to two days in advance)
  • Muslim-friendly, allergy-friendly, and lactose-free meals are not available
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks outside of lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
Know Before You Go
  • Assembly at Kyoto Station is at 7:50 AM, with departure at 8:00 AM. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
  • Itinerary order may change due to traffic, weather, or operational requirements
  • If any scheduled location is closed, an alternative site will be visited (no refunds apply).
  • Restaurant or lunch venue may change due to operational needs
  • This tour involves considerable walking, so comfortable shoes are strongly recommended.
  • Punctual arrival is essential, as late arrivals cannot join the tour once it has started.
  • No additional drop-off locations are available beyond the scheduled endpoint


Nara and Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

$420 /Per Person

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