Nara and Uji Tour: Culture and Nature Escape

Discover Nara and Uji: Feed deer, explore Todai-ji, savor matcha, and relax in hot springs. Perfect for culture and nature lovers.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nara Park - Meet the driver and tour guide at the designated location:
    8:40 am Nipponbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area).
    9:50 am Travel to Nara Park, located at the base of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara City, where thousands of deer roam freely. Purchase crackers to feed the deer, enjoy a walk through the urban park, or savor a snack from one of the…
What's Included
  • Multilingual guide and driver
  • Transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick-up at designated point: Osaka
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tickets for Todaiji temple(about USD5),hot spring(about USD9)
Additional Information

Embark on an enchanting day tour through Nara and Uji, perfect for culture enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Begin your adventure at Nara Park, where you can feed and interact with the friendly deer amidst stunning autumn foliage. Explore the historical Todai-ji Temple with its towering Great Buddha statue and the serene Kasuga Taisha Shrine, adorned…

Location
1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi
Departure time: 8:40am , Nipponbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area). Address:1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073. The tour guide will hold a yellow flag with the 'Gogoday' logo at the meeting point. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alice_f
Jul 27, 2025
The trip was very good... - The tour was very good. Always punctual on departure times. The guide, Etta, was very friendly and lively. We love all the places we visit. I recommend!
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Giovanni_t
Jul 24, 2025
Etta was great! She was... - Etta was great! She was informative and funny! She gave good tips on how to feed the deer at Nara Park and gave us insights on things to do in Osaka.
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Binyamg2025
Jun 28, 2025
Wonderful experience. Would recommend - Thank you to Kou Tan our guide for a wonderful trip of Kyoto, Nara park, Todaiji temple and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine the main attractions. It was a good snap shot of everything in Kyoto area. I really loved every part of the trip and Kou was knowledgeable about the history and was able to answer questions and guide the group professionally.
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Jannetik83
May 26, 2025
Uji worth going - We really enjoyed the tour to Uji and other places around. Very well organized and your guides were very helpful and friendly. We had around 2hrs to explore at each place on our own (pace was fast but we made it). It was a pity I had not enough time to visit one of the largest Buddha statue in Uji. Before going for matcha icecream or walk the town in Uji I recommend going to see Buddha statue, it’s hidden from public eye.
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Jeffrey
Mar 31, 2025
Great Sauna and Pool Experience - This was a great excursion from Osaka. Etta and the bus driver was very professional. I found 3 shrimp and chestnuts roasting on an open fire.
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Aaeshah_a
Mar 26, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic Tour with an Amazing Guide! - This full-day tour of Osaka, Nara, and Uji was an absolute highlight of our trip to Japan! From start to finish, everything was well-organized, informative, and full of memorable experiences. Visiting Todaiji Temple and seeing the giant Buddha was breathtaking, Nara’s friendly deer were a delight, and the Uji matcha experience was a dream come true for tea lovers. A huge shoutout to our guide, Etta, who made the day even more special! She was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly funny and engaging, keeping us entertained throughout the journey. Her enthusiasm and helpfulness ensured that everyone felt comfortable and had a great time. She went above and beyond to make sure we got the best photos, shared fascinating historical insights, and even gave us great local recommendations. If you’re looking for a fun, seamless, and enriching tour, this is the one to book. Highly recommend—especially if you get Etta as your guide!
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Dawn_m
Apr 5, 2025
lucia was fantastic. i... - lucia was fantastic. i wasn’t feeling well and she looked after me well. the deer were fun. we enjoyed the public bath
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Darius_d
Jun 25, 2025
English was clearly not... - English was clearly not the language that the tour operator wanted to communicate with. They spoke each time for a half hour in Chinese and then maybe 2 sentences in English almost as an afterthought. We felt very left out of the conversation for a lot of the time.
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Tegan_m
May 2, 2025
It is a really good tour,... - It is a really good tour, our tour guide was so helpful and even gave recommendations of places to go.
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Tertia_d
Apr 12, 2025
The time spent at Nara... - The time spent at Nara was way to short. It's quite a distance one had to walk from the bus to the temple and again back. One do not have enough time to spent with the deer.
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From $61
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).