Full-Day Nara Deear Park and Uji Green Tea Town Tour from Kyoto
Joined 2018
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!
Meeting Point
JR Kyoto station or your hotel in Kyoto city
JR Kyoto Station
Meet you at Kyoto station or at your hotel
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.
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!
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).
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
JR Kyoto station or downtown Kyoto
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
Guiding fee
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
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
Lutz K.
“Amazing Tour with all major highlights of Kyoto”
Koichi is a really great tour guide. He has a wide range of knowledge about the history and the presents of Kyoto. He showed us all major highlights and you can feel his heart and soul to provide you an unforgettable day. We can recommend this tour without any concerns. A 10 out of 10.
Koichi W.
Hi! Thank you for giving me such a nice rating and wonderful comments. I am very happy to have shared a wonderful time with you. I must once again express my gratitude for this opportunity that you gave me. Arigato and Ookini very much!! Koichi
Eleanor C.
“Top notch tour of top notch sights!”
Koichi was a delightful guide! Great communication before the tour. He shared just the right amount of information with us. He had a really good sense of humor as well. By booking this tour we were able to see a bunch of major sights in a half day. It was great to have Koichi navigate the logistics so we didn’t have to worry about them. Highly recommend this particular tour and Koichi as guide.
Koichi W.
Hi! Thank you for giving me such a nice rating and heartwarming comments. I really enjoyed the time I had shared with you. And thank you for listening to my wonderful (and boring) dad jokes. I hope to see you again in the near future. Arigato and Ookini!!
Arnold K.
“Kyoto’s gems with Koichi ”
We'd asked Koichi to prepare a tour of Kyoto's urban architecture, far from the tourist circuits we'd been on a few years back. We were delighted with the result. What's more, Koichi is an extremely nice person and the contact was perfect. We can only recommend him and will not hesitate to use his services again if we return.
Koichi W.
Thank you for your kind comments and wonderful evaluation for me. It was a real pleasure to spend time with you, Arnold san. I sincerely hope to see you again in the near future. I would be happy if you could take a longer stay in Kyoto next time. Merci, Arigato and Ookini!! Koichi
$361/ per group
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