Duration
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Guided tour
Transfers included
Hotel pickup
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Discover Nara and Uji in a day, with deer encounters, Byodo-in Temple, Uji’s matcha culture, and a relaxing soak in a natural hot spring.
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Feed friendly deer in Nara Park, home to Todaiji Temple’s 15m Great Buddha and Kasuga Taisha Shrine with its lantern-lined forest paths.
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Explore Uji, Japan’s tea capital, visit landmarks like Byodoin Temple and the Tale of Genji Museum, or enjoy the local flavors with matcha sweets and soba along Omotesando Street.
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End your trip at Uji’s Genji Hot Spring, where indoor and outdoor baths fed by natural waters offer the perfect way to unwind.
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Opt for round-trip transfers from Osaka Namba Shinsaibashi area or hotel pickup in Osaka, avoiding the stress of transit planning.
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Full-day guided tour of Nara & Uji
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A/C transportation
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Transfers from Osaka Namba Shinsaibashi (as per option selected)
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Hotel pick-up from Osaka (as per option selected)
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Landmarks visited:
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Nara Park visit
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Uji (Byodo-in Temple area) visit
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Kasuga Taisha Shrine visit
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Lunch, matcha tasting
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Admission to Byodo-in Temple and the hot spring
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Admission to attractions
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Gratuities
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
What to bring
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Bring Japanese yen for admission fees, meals, and personal expenses, as these are not included.
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Carry a valid photo ID for verification if requested.
What’s not allowed
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Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
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Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the tour.
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Smoking is not allowed on the bus or in designated non-smoking areas during the tour.
Accessibility
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
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Admission fees for Byodo-in Temple and the hot spring are not included in your ticket and must be paid on-site.
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Lunch and matcha tasting is not included; please make your own arrangements.
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This is a large group tour.
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Hotel pickup is only available from designated hotels in Osaka for select variants; please check your booking confirmation for details.
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The tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress accordingly.
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Gratuities are not included and are optional.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Recommendations
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Lunch at Kasugano, Kasuga Tea House, or Noodle House: Enjoy local dishes while observing the deer around Nara Park (meal cost at own expense).
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Explore the Phoenix Hall and surrounding Heian-period gardens (admission 600 yen adults at Byodoin Temple, Uji; an additional 300 yen for Phoenix Hall.
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Visit the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji and see classic literary work through models, multimedia, and seasonal exhibits (admission 500 yen adults, 250 yen children).
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Matcha desserts at Duifengan, Nakamura Fujiyoshi, Ito Kuemon: Taste Uji’s famous matcha in sweets, ice creams, and noodles (cost at own expense).
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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