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Matcha Tour: Nara Park, Uji, and Hot Spring from Osaka
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Highlights

  • Discover Nara and Uji in a day, with deer encounters, Byodo-in Temple, Uji’s matcha culture, and a relaxing soak in a natural hot spring.
  • Feed friendly deer in Nara Park, home to Todaiji Temple’s 15m Great Buddha and Kasuga Taisha Shrine with its lantern-lined forest paths.
  • Explore Uji, Japan’s tea capital, visit landmarks like Byodoin Temple and the Tale of Genji Museum, or enjoy the local flavors with matcha sweets and soba along Omotesando Street.
  • End your trip at Uji’s Genji Hot Spring, where indoor and outdoor baths fed by natural waters offer the perfect way to unwind.
  • Opt for round-trip transfers from Osaka Namba Shinsaibashi area or hotel pickup in Osaka, avoiding the stress of transit planning.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Full-day guided tour of Nara & Uji
  • A/C transportation
  • Transfers from Osaka Namba Shinsaibashi (as per option selected)
  • Hotel pick-up from Osaka (as per option selected)
  • **Landmarks visited:**
  • Nara Park visit
  • Uji (Byodo-in Temple area) visit
  • Kasuga Taisha Shrine visit
  • Lunch, matcha tasting
  • Admission to Byodo-in Temple and the hot spring
  • Admission to attractions
  • Gratuities

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

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  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

Bring Japanese yen for admission fees, meals, and personal expenses, as these are not included. Carry a valid photo ID for verification if requested.

Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals. Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the tour. Smoking is not allowed on the bus or in designated non-smoking areas during the tour.

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Admission fees for Byodo-in Temple and the hot spring are not included in your ticket and must be paid on-site. Lunch and matcha tasting is not included; please make your own arrangements. This is a large group tour. Hotel pickup is only available from designated hotels in Osaka for select variants; please check your booking confirmation for details. The tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress accordingly. Gratuities are not included and are optional. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Lunch at Kasugano, Kasuga Tea House, or Noodle House: Enjoy local dishes while observing the deer around Nara Park (meal cost at own expense). Explore the Phoenix Hall and surrounding Heian-period gardens (admission 600 yen adults at Byodoin Temple, Uji; an additional 300 yen for Phoenix Hall. Visit the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji and see classic literary work through models, multimedia, and seasonal exhibits (admission 500 yen adults, 250 yen children). Matcha desserts at Duifengan, Nakamura Fujiyoshi, Ito Kuemon: Taste Uji’s famous matcha in sweets, ice creams, and noodles (cost at own expense).

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