World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience
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Is World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience worth booking?
World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience is a 8.5-hour experience in Kyoto, Japan, from $124 per person. It scores 93 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 2,522 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 93 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (2,522)
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- From
- $124 per person
Discover Nara's must-see landmarks on the deluxe coach tour and try to make Matcha tea at Uji in Kyoto, the birthplace of matcha. We will drive pass Fushimi Castle and Heijokyo Palace on the way to Nara. We will visit To
What you get
About this experience
Discover Nara's must-see landmarks on the deluxe coach tour and try to make Matcha tea at Uji in Kyoto, the birthplace of matcha. We will drive pass Fushimi Castle and Heijokyo Palace on the way to Nara. We will visit Todaiji Temple, a house of the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. Meet about 1,400 deer at Nara Park, you can even feed them rice crackers. Then we visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine where 3000 magical stone lanterns enlighten you. After lunch, we go to Uji area in Kyoto and try making Uji matcha tea! Spot the Byodo-in Phoenix Hall depicted on the back of the 10-yen coin at Uji. ・Cover Nara's must-see destinations and 3 World Heritages in a day! ・A Professional English-speaking guide leads this tour ・On top of that, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK ・Greet large Buddha at Todaiji Temple ・Enjoy cute deer at Nara Park ・Learn about Authentic tea while making it yourself in Uji, famous for matcha
What's included
Included
- Last-minute bookings will receive reguler meal
- A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- On-board WiFi
- Uji Macha making experience
- Admission for Byodoin Temple
- Please note that vegetarian meal arrangements can be made up to 2 days before the tour date
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Japanese style Lunch(If selected)
- Admission for Todaiji Temple
- Multilingual Audio Guidance
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
What you'll see and do
Kasuga Grand Shrine
Nara's most celebrated shrine
30 minutes here
Nara Park
There are 1,400 deer living around vast Nara Park
30 minutes here
Nandaimon (great South Gate)
The magnificent South Gate (Nandaimon) is a stunning example of traditional Japanese architecture. Its impressive structure and historic significance make it a must-see, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of Japan’s past.
5 minutes here
Todai-ji Temple
Todaiji Temple housing the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings.
40 minutes here · Admission included
Nara Palace Site Historical Park
The palace site is included as one of the World Heritage Sites of Nara
Pass by without stopping
Uji
【Lunch】 ・Enjoy a traditional Japanese set meal at a restaurant along the beautiful Uji River. ・Vegetarian option available. (If you prefer a vegetarian meal, please indicate this in the notes when making your reservation. Please note that the soup contains fish broth.)
50 minutes here
Byodoin Temple
It is very famous because the Phoenix Hall is depicted on the 10 yen coin
40 minutes here · Admission included
Uji
【Matcha Making Experience】 Enjoy a matcha-making experience at a historic tea shop with over 500 years of tradition. You will prepare your own bowl of matcha and learn the proper traditional way to drink it.
30 minutes here
Byodoin Omotesando
Let's walk around and taste matcha sweets
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Kyoto
【MEETING POINT】 in front of Tully’s Coffee in Kyoto Avanti 【ADDRESS】31 Nishi-Sanno Cho, Higashi-kujo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 【Meeting time】7:50am 【Departure time】8:00am ★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours" ★No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
【MEETING POINT】 in front of Tully’s Coffee in Kyoto Avanti 【ADDRESS】31 Nishi-Sanno Cho, Higashi-kujo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 【Meeting time】7:50am 【Departure time】8:00am ★Look out for green and white flag "Japan Panoramic Tours" ★No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows
Options you can book
From Kyoto (Lunch)
★: The tour with lunch Vegetarian lunch Avalable Please request up to 2 days before the tour date
From Kyoto(No Lunch)
★: You may have lunch by yourself
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, uk, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Japan Panoramic Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour. Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available on the bus in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Ukrainan
- Vegetarian meal options are available. (some of the products contain fish-based broth)
- We are unable to accommodate vegan, gluten-free, or wheat allergy requests. We are also unable to accommodate other specific allergies such as fish or soy. If you have any other dietary restrictions or allergies, please be sure to inform us at least 2 days prior to the tour date. We may not be able to accommodate any requests made after this deadline.
- Please let us know your booking numbers and total number of people before the tour, if you have several bookings or if you have booked separately so that we can arrange same bus for you..
- Please make sure to bring cash with you. Deer crackers can only be purchased with cash, and some shops also accept cash only, so having cash will be necessary and convenient.
- We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
- The lunch/restaurant may change due to operational reasons.
- If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
- Customers will walk including stairs and hills in each places
- Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to alternative place or giving out a gift as a compensation, depending on the situation at that time. There will not be any refunds for these changes.
- Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and operation.
- Late arrivals will not be entertained and joining midway is not feasible for the tour. Please arrive the meeting point on time.
- Not recommended for travelers who can not walk long distance. This tour includes lots of walkings.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 2,522 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
2,522 verified traveler reviews for World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A really nice day in Nara and Uji
It was such a nice and genuine experience, all thanks to Hiroko-san who brought her cheerful mood to the whole group
via Tripadvisor
Incredible experience
The experience was amazing. Our guide Hiroko was the nicest person, she made sure we understood and were having a great time. The driver was very good also. Timings were great because they were enough, yet not too short. I would recommend this tour to every person who would like to get to know japanese culture.
via Tripadvisor
Informative, Engaging, and Fun!
Super informative and enjoyable tour! Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and shared so many interesting details along the way. We had a great time and really enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend!
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining our tour and great review! Your guide will be honored to hear your positive comments. We hope your whole experience in Japan will be a memorable one! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
via Tripadvisor
Fun day in Nara!
We had the best time in Nara and Uji with Nanami our amazing tour guide. The tour was packed with activities and information. It didn't feel like another souvenir shopping tour with lunch. We learned so much about history and traditions, made origami and learned how to spell our names in Japanese, had a traditional lunch and at the end of the day learned how to make a perfect cup of matcha. I highly recommend this tour with Japan Panoramic Tours.
Response from the operator: A big thank you for your thoughtful review! It’s customers like you that inspire us to keep improving. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
via Tripadvisor
Very engaging tour
The tour was just the right mix of activities - temples, shrines, some waking, some driving, some shopping, lunch break, quick history lessons, a little bit of Japanese language, some matcha Nanjing, even origami folding; not a single boring moment.
Response from the operator: Thank you sincerely for your generous review. We are honored to have been part of your journey and are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience. Your kind feedback is greatly appreciated by our entire team. We look forward to the opportunity of serving you again in the future. Best regards, Japan Panoramic Tours
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- Price range
- $124 to $22565
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 883
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 93
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kyoto.
How much does World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience cost?
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Prices start at $124 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kyoto usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience take?
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Plan for about 8.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kyoto is not rushed.
Is World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 2,522 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Kyoto, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience?
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Around 883 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kyoto can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kyoto and add a light layer if any part of the 8.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kyoto within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kyoto?
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On Outty we rank every Kyoto experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Kyoto : Gion Make Your Own Chopsticks with Engraving Option, Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto, Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kyoto?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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