Guided Tours

Nara and Kyoto One-Day Bus Tour

AC coach bus for Nara and Kyoto One-Day Tour

Explore the historical Kyoto, home to UNESCO heritage sites, feed some adorable deer at Nara Park, and make your own matcha at Uji on this one-day tour!

Highlights

Explore the historical cities Nara and Kyoto and visit centuries old temples and UNESCO Heritage sites on this one day bus tour.
Visit the world's largest Buddha statue at Todaiji Temple before heading to Nara Park to pet some deer and feed them rice crackers!
Learn about the vivid history of the three ancient temples with an expert English-speaking guide and multilingual guides available in 7 languages.
Opt for a traditional Japanese meal before visiting the Byodoin Temple, home to the iconic Phoenix Hall imprinted on 10 yen coins.
Fun fact: The bronze Buddha statue at the Todaiji Temple has undergone multiple restorations, with the latest one completed in 1692.

Inclusions

Entry to:
Todaiji Temple
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Byodoin Temple
Nara Park
Deluxe coach transfers
English-speaking guide
Matcha making at Uji
Japanese lunch (as per option selected)
Audio guides in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Ukrainian

Exclusions

Gratuities
Hotel transfers
Other sightseeing expenses

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

A day of history and spirituality

Brace yourself to be transported to ancient Japan in this one-day bus tour of Kyoto and Nara. Visit UNESCO heritage sites and attempt to make your own matcha at Uji, the birthplace of this Japanese green tea. Board a comfortable AC coach at the Kyoto station and head to Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden building in the world and home of the Kegon School of Buddhism. Wander through Nara Park and meet some adorable deer who would be happy to be pet and eat a rice cracker or two from you!

Your next destination is the serene Shinto shrine -- Kasuga Taisha. See if you can keep count of all the bronze lanterns you come across in this shrine because there are 3000! Choose to have a hearty buffet lunch serving a variety of traditional Japanese delicacies. Pay a visit to the Byodoin Temple, dubbed as the 'Temple of Equality' in Uji. Here you will also witness a familiar site -- the emblematic Phoenix Hall that is seen in 10 yen coins. Taste some authentic matcha at Uji where the tea is said to have originated and see if you can make the bitter tea from scratch that matches up to the original!

Get insights into the historical marvels you will visit throughout the day from an expert English-speaking guide. You can also tune into the audio guides available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Ukrainian. After a fun-filled day of exploring history and spirituality, and testing your tea-making skills, head to the Kyoto station for your return trip!

Know before you go

Accessibility

The temples in Kyoto are partially wheelchair and prom/stroller accessible. Some areas in the temple might not be accessible because of stairs.
Your guide dogs are welcome on this experience.

Additional information

If guests are unable to visit any place on the tour due to closure, they will be taken to an alternative spot.
This tour requires a fair amount of walking, so dress in comfortable clothes and shoes!
Pets are allowed in Nara Park only if they are on leashes.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of TULLY'S COFFEE Kyoto Avanti Shop.
Address: 31 Higashikujo Nishisannocho, 京都市南区 Kyoto 601-8003, Japan.
Guide identifier: Your guide will be waiting for you with a green and white flag that says "Japan Panoramic Tours".

Get directions to the meeting point