Uji & Nara 1-Day Tour

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.

Tour Plans

Plan Meals Price

Adult Child

1. Standard Meals 1 Lunch Adult JPY18,000 Child JPY15,700

Plan	Meals	Price
Adult	Child
1. Standard	Meals	1 Lunch	Adult	JPY18,000	Child	JPY15,700
※ Children (6-11 years), Infants (0-5 years. Meals, seating and other such services are not included) Departs : New Miyako Hotel [map] (08:30) Duration : Approx. 11 hours Visit : [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 Departure Dates 27 Mar - 27 Nov : Tue, Fri

※ Children (6-11 years), Infants (0-5 years. Meals, seating and other such services are not included)

Departs :

New Miyako Hotel [map] (08:30)

Duration :

Approx. 11 hours

Visit :

[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

Departure Dates

27 Mar - 27 Nov : Tue, Fri

Schedule

1
From Kyoto Station to Uji Station (20 min) JR Special Rapid Service or Local Train Service (non-reserved seat) This tour uses public transportation.. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
2
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.
3
Nakanoshima Park Walk around this park which is built on a sandbar in the middle of the river. The tour may be unable to drop by Nakanoshima Park in case of high water level in the Uji River, etc.
4
Tea Ceremony Experience at Taihoan (20 min) Experience an authentic tea ceremony in the famous tea town of Uji.
5
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. The tour may not be able to enter the Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple in case of congestion. In this case, JPY300 will be refunded at the location.
6
From Uji Station to Kyoto Station (20 min) JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating.
7
Lunch (50 min) Japanese/Western style buffet lunch.
8
From Kyoto to Nara (90 min) Head to Nara via Nara Keinawa Expressway.
9
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.
10
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. The tour will not enter areas requiring admission.
11
Nara Nagomikan (20 min) The largest souvenir shop in Nara. Enjoy yourself in this spacious shop and look for the perfect souvenir. This facility may be omitted from the itinerary if it is closed on the day of the tour, or as a result of traffic congestion.

Condition

Tour Operator :

JTB Japan Travel Corp.

Pickup service :

Not available

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 20

Meal :

1 Lunch

Remarks:

If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be cancelled.
The tour may not be able to enter the Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple in case of congestion. In this case, JPY300 will be refunded at the location.
Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
This is not a bus tour. Sightseeing will be conducted on foot. Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in.
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
The tour may be unable to drop by Nakanoshima Park in case of high water level in the Uji River, etc.
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.
At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the tour does not include entrance to areas requiring admission.
Connection to the "Kyoto Maiko Dinner" or "Kyoto Night Tour" is not possible.
Nara Nagomikan may be omitted from the itinerary if it is closed on the day of the tour, or as a result of traffic congestion.
If you would like a vegetarian menu, please inform us at the time of reservation.

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