Osaka: Nara, Todaiji, Matcha Experience and Hot Spring Tour
ID: GYG618138-1033393
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
See the best of Kyoto and Nara with a full-day trip from Osaka. Visit sights like Nara Park, Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, taste Uji Matcha, and relax in natural hot springs.
See the iconic landmarks of Nara and Kyoto in one day with roundtrip transportation from Osaka. Encounter deers at Nara Park, see a grand Buddha statue at Todaiji, stroll through the Uji Matcha street, find peace in natural hot springs, and more.
After meeting your driver/guide, head to Nara Park, home to thousands of freely roaming deer, at the foot of Mt. 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.
Highlights
- 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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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
The itinerary and schedule may be adjusted according to weather, road conditions, and other reasons
The night before your trip, you will receive an email with important information such as the guide's phone number and the car's license plate number. Please make sure that your email and mobile phone can be reached
Each guest can carry one small handbag/backpack. If you need to carry suitcases or large luggage, please inform the activity provider
If you have tattoos, please use skin color stickers to cover them so that you can enter the hot spring
Meet your guide at 8:30 AM at Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area). The guide will be holding a yellow flag with the "Gogoday" logo at the meeting point.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
