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A serene landscape with deer grazing under a large tree with autumn leaves. 1
A person sitting on tatami mat floor, stirring a bowl with a wooden utensil. 2
A traditional Japanese pagoda with a golden roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountainous backdrop. 3
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a person sitting on a cushion. 4
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a tiled roof, and a purple banner with a white logo. 5
By H.I.S. Co Ltd(TIC)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €67 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Hassle-Free Bus: Travel comfortably by direct bus from Kyoto Station.
    • World Heritage Sites: See Todai-ji’s Great Buddha and Kinkaku-ji.
    • Matcha Sweets Factory: Watch matcha baumkuchen being made at atelier Kyobaum.
    • Tea Ceremony: Enjoy matcha in a 150-year-old Machiya by the Kamogawa River.
    • Perfect Balance: Experience history, sweets, and traditional Japanese culture.

Activity location

    • Nara
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan | Meeting point: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking Area, in front of KYOTO AVANTI, at 08:25. Please arrive on time, as the group departs at 08:40.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Nara Morning Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Discover Nara on a convenient morning bus tour from Kyoto. Meet friendly deer in Nara Park, visit World Heritage sites Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Todai-ji Temple’s Great Buddha, and enjoy a relaxing Japanese-style lunch before returning to Kyoto Station.

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:40
Price details
€67.35 x 1 Adult€67.35
Total
Price is €67.35
Until Sun, 13 Sept

Kyoto Afternoon Tour with Tea Ceremony

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Visit Golden Pavilion, explore a matcha sweets factory, and experience an authentic tea ceremony in a historic 150-year-old room overlooking the Kamogawa River before returning to Kyoto Station.

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:30
Price details
€78.57 x 1 Adult€78.57
Total
Price is €78.57
Until Sun, 13 Sept

Nara Park & Kinkakuji Temple Heritage Tour with Tea Ceremony

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Start your day in Nara with friendly deer, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Todai-ji Temple’s Great Buddha. Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch before visiting Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion, a matcha sweets factory & a traditional Tea Ceremony in a historic 150-year-old room

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:40
Price details
€123.47 x 1 Adult€123.47
Total
Price is €123.47
Until Sun, 13 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned bus
  • Inclusions
    English guide
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee for Todaiji Temple (Nara Morning Tour and Nara & Kyoto Full Day Tour with Tea Ceremony)
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee for the Golden Pavilion (Kyoto Afternoon Tour with Tea Ceremony and Nara & Kyoto Full Day Tour with Tea Ceremony)
  • Inclusions
    Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience (Kyoto Afternoon Tour with Tea Ceremony and Nara & Kyoto Full Day Tour with Tea Ceremony)
  • Inclusions
    Lunch (Nara Morning Tour and Nara & Kyoto Full Day Tour with Tea Ceremony)
  • Exclusions
    Drinks

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets
    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Choose from three flexible tour options to explore Kyoto and Nara:

    • Nara Morning Tour: Discover Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Todai-ji Temple, followed by a Japanese-style lunch.
    • Kyoto Afternoon Tour with Tea Ceremony: Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), explore a matcha sweets factory, and enjoy an authentic Tea Ceremony in a historic 150-year-old Machiya.
    • Nara & Kyoto Full Day Tour with Tea Ceremony: Experience the highlights of both Nara and Kyoto, including World Heritage sites, matcha sweets, and a traditional Tea Ceremony.

    Nara Morning Tour

    Start your morning in Nara, Japan’s ancient capital. Meet the friendly deer in Nara Park and visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Todai-ji Temple, home to the impressive Great Buddha. After exploring Nara’s historic sights, enjoy a relaxing Japanese-style lunch before returning to Kyoto Station.

    Kyoto Afternoon Tour with Tea Ceremony

    Begin your afternoon with a visit to Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), one of Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks. Admire its brilliant gold-leaf exterior reflected in the surrounding pond before visiting “atelier Kyobaum,” a popular matcha sweets factory. Watch artisans make Kyoto-style sweets and browse exclusive souvenirs.

    End your afternoon with an authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony in a beautifully preserved 150-year-old Machiya overlooking the scenic Kamogawa River. Enjoy a peaceful cultural experience and discover a traditional side of Kyoto.

    Nara & Kyoto Full Day Tour with Tea Ceremony

    Combine the highlights of both ancient capitals in one seamless day. Explore Nara’s Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Todai-ji Temple before enjoying a Japanese-style lunch. Continue to Kyoto to visit Kinkaku-ji, discover a matcha sweets factory, and experience an authentic Tea Ceremony in a historic 150-year-old Machiya.

    With comfortable bus transport and a carefully planned itinerary, simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the history, culture, and flavours of Kyoto and Nara.

Location

Activity location

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    • Nara
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan | Meeting point: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking Area, in front of KYOTO AVANTI, at 08:25. Please arrive on time, as the group departs at 08:40.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan | Meeting point: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking Area, in front of KYOTO AVANTI, at 08:25. Please arrive on time, as the group departs at 08:40.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan