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Full-Day Nara Deear Park and Uji Green Tea Town Tour from Kyoto

Great Buddha Hall in Todaiji Temple

Kasuga-Taisha Shrine, Home of deer

Deer in Nara Park, they are the divine messengers of Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Nigatsu-do Hall in Todaiji Temple

The Great Buddha, Buddha vairocana, shining light of the universe

The Nandai-Mon Gate, the entrance of Todaiji temple

Try to taste Matcha ,Gyokuro and Sencha

Uji Byodo-in Phoenix Hall

Full-Day Nara Deear Park and Uji Green Tea Town Tour from Kyoto

Day Trip

Joined 2018

Koichi W.

4.97 / 5

(93 reviews)

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Nara

Japanese (Native), English

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Koichi W.)

Up to 7 people

On this tour, we will visit Nara and Uji Green tea Town.

Nara was established as the first permanent Japan's capital in the year 710. There are a lot of historical sites, such as Todaiji Great Buddha Hall, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kofukuji Temple and so on. Nara"deer"park is also one of must-see areas. On our way back to Kyoto, we will hop off at JR Uji Station and visit the Green Tea Town of Uji. If you have time to spare, taste the finest green tea.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Kyoto station or your hotel in Kyoto city

09:00 AM

JR Kyoto Station

Meet you at Kyoto station or at your hotel

10:30 AM

Todaiji Great Buddha Hall via Kofukuji and Nara Park

We are heading to Todaiji Temple,walking through Nara deer park. Todaiji temple has the Great Buddha Hall "Daibutsu-Den" the world biggest wooden architecture, and it also houses the world biggest bronze statue of Buddha cast in the 8th century. Nara"deer"park is also one of must-sees. there are a lot of deer roaming around the park. They are said to be messengers of the deities. They will bow to you to get a cracker. Let's feed them deer crackers.

11:30 AM

Todaiji Nigatsu -do Hall

One of the oldest wooden halls in Todaiji temple complex. On the way to the Nigatsu-do hall, you may feel an atmosphere as if you traveled to the past. It's also a location where many historical dramas have been filmed. Experience it for yourself!

12:30 PM

Naramachi Old Town (Enjoy shopping and eating)

Let's have lunch at a restaurant in Naramachi. What would you like to have? How about Nara's specialty food, Nyumen noodle or Kakinoha-Sushi (=Pressed Sushi wrapped in persimmon leaf).

02:30 PM

JR Uji station to Phoenix Hall

In Uji Green tea Town, you have a chance to see the Byodo-in Phoenix hall, built about one thousand years ago. If you have spend, you can tray to taste the finest green tea.

Ending Point

16:00 JR Kyoto station or downtown Kyoto

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guiding fee, Guide's transportation and admission fees

What‘s not included

Total amount of cash you may need: approximately 5000 yen per person(Transportation fees:about 2000 yen , lunch: about 1500 yen , admission fees: 1500 yen, other personal expenses)

Tour Important Information

In this tour, we would take Kintetsu limited Express train or JR train from Kyoto to Nara. If you have "JR Rail Pass", you can take JR train for free. And then we will basically walk around Nara park and surrounding area. It would be advisable to use a taxi appropriately to save time.

Important message from the supplier

I usually use public transportation systems such as trains, buses, taxi, and so on.

I like outdoor activities. If you would like to do hiking, cycling etc., please feel free to ask me in advance.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2018

Koichi W.

4.97 / 5

(93 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Koichi W.

Hi! I'm Koichi. I was born in Osaka, I studied in Kyoto when I was a university student. Now I live in Shiga next to Kyoto. I am a national government licensed tour guide. I have been guiding about 160 groups over the past twelve months.

I usually guide my customers mainly in Kansai region including Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe and Shiga by public transportation systems.

Well, I am curious about Japanese history, especially the history of Japan's ancient times since I was raised next to the world biggest mausoleum of the ancient Emperor called "Nintoku" in Sakai city Osaka which has just become one of the world cultural heritage sites. I dug out some ancient earthen ware vessels around there when I was a primary school student like the adventure archaeologist “Indiana Jones"　(It’s our secret!!). That was my hobby. Now, one of my hobbies is outdoor activities such as mountaineering, kayaking, skiing and others. So I would like to take you to some good places where you can enjoy Japanese unique nature.

I love to guide foreign visitors from all over the world. I think it is my calling or heavenly given job. Let's go and enjoy together! I hope to see you soon.

Reviews

Evelyn L.

5 / 5

Nov 16, 2025

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5 hours

“Excellent- Best Guide”

Koichi was the perfect guide. He was punctual and met us at our hotel early! He provided a brief overview and then off we went. This was the first time we’d used a guide and given this experience I wouldn’t hesitate to reserve with him again. . Koichi guided us to the key locations and provided us a brief historical background and context. Also helpful was he explained the layout of Kyoto train system and how to get around. Friendly and personable. I highly recommend him as a guide

Koichi W.

Thank you for giving me such a nice rating and comment. I am very happy to have been able to share a wonderful time with you. I was delighted that you learned and used some Kyoto dialect. This time, we did not have much time. So please come again in the near future, since I would like to show you more interesting places and things next time. Arigato and Ookini!!

Tom R.

5 / 5

Oct 24, 2025

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“Great days with Koichi”

We had two and one half days in Kyoto with Koichi and he was a great guide. He is prompt, friendly and very knowledgeable. Kyoto is such an amazing place, my only regret is not spending a few more days. Will definitely come back another time.

Koichi W.

Thank you for your wonderful review and kind comments. It would be an honor to see you again in the near future. Please do come back to Japan, and to Kyoto. And feel free to reach out to me anytime, even if you don't have a specific reason. Arigato and Ookini!!

Tom R.

5 / 5

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8 hours

Customized

“Great food and fun ”

This is Koichi’s home town and he will show you all of the great sites. The castle is nice enough but the real magic of Osaka is exploring all the streets, stalls, shops and restaurants.

Koichi W.

Thank you for the wonderful reviews and comments about the Osaka tour too. I ahve a deep emotional attachment to Osaka because it's where I was born. There are still so many places I haven't been able to show you yet. I look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Arigato and Ookini very much!!