Nara Landmarks: Explore Temples and Tea

Explore Nara & Kyoto’s iconic sites in a day. Visit Todaiji Temple, feed deer at Nara Park, and make matcha tea in Uji.

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kasuga Grand Shrine - The most renowned shrine in Nara
  • Nara Park - Home to 1,400 deer roaming the expansive Nara Park
  • Nandaimon (Great South Gate) - This magnificent South Gate is a breathtaking example of traditional Japanese architecture. Its impressive design and historical importance make it a must-visit, offering insight into the…
What's Included
  • Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
  • On-board WiFi
  • Uji Macha making experience
  • Admission for Byodoin Temple
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Japanese style Lunch (if selected)
  • Admission for Todaiji Temple
  • Multilingual Audio Guidance
  • Vegetarian meal arrangements available up to 2 days before tour date
  • Last-minute bookings receive regular meal
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Discover Nara’s must-see landmarks on the deluxe coach tour and try to make Matcha tea at Uji in Kyoto, the birthplace of matcha. We will drive pass Fushimi Castle and Heijokyo Palace on the way to Nara. We will visit Todaiji Temple, a house of the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. Meet about 1,400 deer at Nara…

Location
TULLY'S COFFEE Kyoto Avanti Shop
【MEETING POINT】 in front of Tully’s Coffee in Kyoto Avanti 【ADDRESS】31 Nishi-Sanno Cho, Higashi-kujo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 【Meeting time】7:50am 【Departure time】8:00am ★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours" ★No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Roam02103366730
Mar 8, 2026
Great everythink - Good experience. Nice day out. Plesent experience. The tour guide very helpful...
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Lauren_g
Mar 7, 2026
Really great day trip - Really fun day, the tour guide was great, chatty and knowledgeable Good amount of free time to explore ourselves too! Saw all the key points and feeding the deers was definitely a highlight
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444lakshmik
Mar 6, 2026
Kyoto to Nara - Nagomi San is our tour guide from Kyoto to Nara and Umi city. She did a fantastic job:)
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Puttappaiahm
Mar 6, 2026
Memorable Nara trip - Nagomi took us to Nara and other places from Kyoto. It was wonderful. She is very good in explaining the places.
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Mobile28506708319
Mar 6, 2026
Family friendly trip through Nara and Uji! - Fun, seamless and action packed trip through nara and uji! nagomi, our guide, did a great job wrangling our large group while providing fun and interesting facts about the areas we visited.
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Chrisc4700
Mar 6, 2026
Naro - Nagomi was amazing. Super friendly and knowledgeable about everything. Absolutely loved the tour.
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805marshallf
Mar 6, 2026
tour of historic nara and matcha ceremony - Nagomi was full of energy and happiness the whole time and was very accommodating for the entire group.
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Mollywb8198up
Mar 5, 2026
Fun family time - Gorgeous scenery. A nice touch of learning and viewing from our lovely guide At-Chan. Watch out for the deer, they may be cute but they love cookies!!
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S8998eogabrielae
Mar 5, 2026
Amazing - It was so amazing and enriching experience beside At chan, she is worderful making her job with very much passion to share her knowledge.
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Harshaminderk
Mar 5, 2026
We were very well introduced to the various spots we visited with detailing by the guide which made us understand the im - It was a wonderful experience which was made more so due to the tour guide At chan .
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From $123
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).