Coach transport, the tea session and Byodoin Temple admission are included; lunch is optional and there is no hotel pickup. 4.93 from 2,933 reviews at €113 per person for 8h 30m.
In our comparison: #10 of 11 in Tea Ceremony & Matcha, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Ukrainian.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| From Kyoto(No Lunch)The page price | ★: You may have lunch by yourself | €113 |
| From Kyoto (Lunch) | ★: The tour with lunch Vegetarian lunch Avalable Please request up to 2 days before the tour date | €119 |
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99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 2,904 of 2,933
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Nara's most celebrated shrine
30 minThere are 1,400 deer living around vast Nara Park
30 minThe 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 minTodaiji Temple housing the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings.
40 min · Admission includedThe palace site is included as one of the World Heritage Sites of Nara
Pass by, no stop【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 minIt is very famous because the Phoenix Hall is depicted on the 10 yen coin
40 min · Admission included【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 minLet's walk around and taste matcha sweets
30 minDiscover 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
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #10 of 11 | €113 | 8h 30m | 4.93 (2933) | shared |
| Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House | €104 | 1h | 5.0 (191) | private |
| Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home | €93 | 1h | 5.0 (65) | private |
| Maiko Dance and Tea Ceremony on a Noh Stage in Kyoto | €127 | 1h 30m | 4.99 (79) | private |
Ranked #10 of 11 in Tea Ceremony & Matcha by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €93 to €133, median €109; typical length 1h 30m. 6 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 11 Tea Ceremony & Matcha