Visit the picturesque area around Uji Bridge and World Heritage Site Byodo-in Temple.
See the magnificent Byodo-in Temple, the vibrant colors of which have been restored just as they were when the temple was built.
Experience an authentic tea ceremony in one of Japan's tea plantation areas.
Then enjoy an afternoon of sightseeing around Nara.
The tour is a combination of the Uji Walking & Tea Ceremony Tour and Nara Afternoon, with lunch added.
| Price : |
Adult (age 12+) JPY18,000 |
Child (age 6-11) JPY15,700 |
Infant (age 0-5) FREE |
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| Price : |
Adult (age 12+) JPY18,000 Child (age 6-11) JPY15,700 Infant (age 0-5) FREE |
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| Duration : | approx. 11 hours | |||
| Departs : | New Miyako Hotel [map] (08:30) | |||
| Visits : | [Kyoto] Uji Bridge / Nakanoshima Park / Tea Ceremony Experience at Taihoan / Byodo-in Temple / [Nara] Todaiji Temple / Nara Park / Kasuga Taisha Shrine / Nara Nagomikan | |||
| Includes : | English-speaking guide, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour, Lunch | |||
| Plan | Meals | Price | |
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| Uji & Nara 1 Day Tour | 1 Lunch | JPY18,000 | JPY15,700 |
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※ Children (6-11 years), Infants (0-5 years. Meals, seating and other such services are not included)
Departure Dates
27 Mar - 27 Nov : Tue, Fri
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From Kyoto Station to Uji Station (20 min)
JR Special Rapid Service or Local Train Service (non-reserved seat) |
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Uji Bridge
Uji Bridge is thought to have been originally built sometime in the 7th century and is counted among the oldest bridges in Japan. A small protrusion off one side of the bridge known as san-no-ma offers great views. |
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3
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Nakanoshima Park
Walk around this park which is built on a sandbar in the middle of the river. |
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4
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Tea Ceremony Experience at Taihoan (20 min)
Experience an authentic tea ceremony in the famous tea town of Uji. |
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Byodo-in Temple (50 min)
Built near the end of the Heian Era, this temple houses a Buddha statue and other images, and is surrounded by a beautiful garden.
The temple is registered on the World Heritage List as a part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
An image of this temple's Phoenix Hall is featured on the 10 yen coin. |
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6
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From Uji Station to Kyoto Station (20 min)
JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating. |
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7
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Lunch (50 min)
Japanese/Western style buffet lunch |
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8
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From Kyoto to Nara (90 min)
Head to Nara via Nara Keinawa Expressway |
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Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha) / Nara Park (60 min)
A World Heritage site. This is the symbol of the Nara Period and one of the world's largest wooden structures. Its huge main hall and bronze Great Buddha are impressive to behold. |
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10
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Kasuga Taisha Shrine (40 min)
This Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers. |
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Nara Nagomikan (20 min)
The largest souvenir shop in Nara. Enjoy yourself in this spacious shop and look for the perfect souvenir. |
| Pickup service : | Not available |
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| Tour Operator : | JTB Japan Travel Corp. |
| Departs : | New Miyako Hotel [map] (08:30) |
| Disband : |
Drop-off Service (18:30-19:30) To hotels in Kyoto city During the Gion Festival (Sakimatsuri, 15-16 Jul), drop-off service to Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto will be unavailable due to traffic restrictions. (see hotel list) |
| Guide : | English Speaking Guide |
| Participants : | Minimum 2 - Maximum 10 |
| Meal : | Not included |
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