Nara, Todaiji, Matcha Experience and Hot Spring Tour from Osaka
Do this because
- Experience relaxation in the only natural hot spring in the historic city of Uji
- Visit the Todaiji Temple, home to the world's largest gilded bronze Buddha
- Take a leisurely stroll in Nara Park and feed crackers to the free-roaming deer
- Enjoy Kyoto Uji Matcha snacks and explore local time-honored Matcha stores
- Discover Kasuga Taisha, an ancient Shinto shrine dating back over 1,300 years
What to expect
See the iconic landmarks of Nara and Kyoto in one day with roundtrip transportation from Osaka.
After meeting your driver guide, head to Nara Park, home to thousands of freely roaming deer, at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in Nara City. Get some crackers to feed the deer, take a stroll through the urban park, or grab a snack from one of the many tea houses around.
Reach the Todaiji Temple or the “Great Eastern Temple”. Discover a priceless trove of history and culture at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. See one of Japan's most famous and historically significant Buddhist temple complexes. Enter the Daibutsuden to see a 15-meter-tall bronze statue of Buddha. Next, head to Uji Matcha Street, a foodie's paradise full of matcha ice cream, matcha cakes, and even soba noodles that are matcha green. Explore the time-honored Matcha stores recommended by your guide at the sacred site of green tea.
Finally, make your way to the only natural hot spring in Uji, with water springing from 1111 meters underground. Admire the traditional Japanese architecture and enjoy a moment of relaxation and peace.
Important to know
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
- Todaiji Temple entrance tickets: Adults (13+): ¥800, children (6-12): ¥600
- Uji Hot Springs entrance fees: Adults: ¥1,000, children: ¥500
Know in advance:
- The trip needs at least 4 people to run. If the minimum is not met before the trip, you will get the option to cancel or change the route
- If the participants are fewer than 13 people, the tour guide will also serve as driver
- The night before your trip, you will receive an email regarding important information, such as the phone number of the tour guide and the license plate number of the car. Please make sure that your email and mobile phone can be reached
- The itinerary schedule may be adjusted according to weather, road conditions and other reasons. It is not suggested to have other activities at the end of the trip to avoid any losses
- If you have tattoos, please use skin colour stickers to cover them so that you can enter the hot spring
What’s included
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
Driver guide
Service fee
What’s not included
Entrance fees
Lunch
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Tuyi Group Japan Co.，Ltd.
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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