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Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park from Osaka

By Hotel Takitei
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$90 and current price is AU$72 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Delve into Japan’s rich tea culture and classical heritage on this unique tour. Begin your adventure at Nara Park, where you’ll encounter sacred deer and historic temples like Todai-ji and Kasuga Taisha. Next, head to Uji, the birthplace of premium Japanese green tea. Stroll down Omotesando Street, filled with traditional tea shops and matcha cafes, and enjoy sampling delightful matcha desserts. Explore the Tale of Genji Museum for a glimpse into Heian-period life and literature. Conclude your day with a relaxing visit to Genji no Yu Hot Spring or enjoy free time in Uji to shop and savour local delicacies.

  • Cultural exploration at Nara Park with sacred deer and temples
  • Discover Uji, the heart of Japanese green tea and artisan treats
  • Visit the immersive Tale of Genji Museum for literary insights
  • Optional onsen experience or extended free time in Uji for relaxation

Activity location

  • Nara Park
    • 469 Zoshicho,
    • 630-8501, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi
    • 6 3
    • 542-0073, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Check availability

Nara+Uji sightseeing(No Onsen)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Excluded Genji no Yu Onsen

Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
AU$89.42
AU$71.54 x 1 AdultAU$71.54
Total
The previous price was AU$89.42 and current price is AU$71.54
20% off
Until Tue, 24 Mar
Nara+ Uji Sightseeing+ Onsen
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

including Genji no Yu Onsen

Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
AU$111.78
AU$89.42 x 1 AdultAU$89.42
Total
The previous price was AU$111.78 and current price is AU$89.42
20% off
Until Tue, 24 Mar

What's included, what's not

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    Driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Multilingual tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transfers to and from the Osaka meeting point
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    Air condition vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All taxes, parking fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks
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    Personal expenses
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    Tourism entrance ticket

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour offers two packages. Please choose the one that suits your needs. Package 1: Nara+Uji sightseeing(No Onsen), Package 2: Nara+ Uji Sightseeing+ Onsen
  • Be mindful of the deer when feeding them; they can be eager
  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking,The car park is a bit far from the scenic spot.
  • If you have a tattoo, you may not be able to enter the onsen, special reminder: In Japan, wearing any clothing is not allowed when swimming in hot springs.
  • Due to the local conditions in Japan, vehicle seat designs are generally compact. We appreciate your understanding.
  • If the number of participants is fewer than 13, the tour guide will also serve as the driver and provide only basic explanations.
  • Kindly arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
  • Please note that the schedule is subject to adjustments due to traffic or weather conditions. and recommend not planning any other activities or transport after the tour to avoid issues.
  • This is a shared group tour with participants from various countries. The guide will offer explanations in multiple languages.
  • The night before your trip,you will receive an email with the tour guide's contact number and the vehicle's number plate number.Please ensure your email and phone are accessible.

Activity itinerary

Nara Park

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
8:30AM Nipponbashi Station Exit 2, Meet your tour guide then get on the comfortable tourist bus The journey begins with a cultural stop in Nara Park, where sacred deer roam freely around historic temples and shrines. Depending on the schedule, you may explore landmarks such as Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, gaining insight into Japan’s early religious and architectural traditions.

Uji

  • 2m
Package A: Nara + Uji Sightseeing 4 hours (without Uji Onsen) Head to Uji and explore the streets lined with matcha ice cream, cakes, and even matcha-colored soba noodles. For literary enthusiasts, Uji is a cultural haven where the final ten chapters of the classic Japanese novel The Tale of Genji are set. Choose to visit the Byodo-in Omotesando and Byodo-in Temple, a masterpiece of Heian-era pond garden architecture, or the Tale of Genji Museum. Using advanced multimedia and high-definition visuals, the museum vividly introduces the allure and narrative of The Tale of Genji.

Genjinoyu

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Package B : Nara + Uji Sightseeing 1.5 hours + Uji Hot Spring 2 hours. Head to Genji no Yu, Uji's only natural hot spring, offering a serene Japanese-style swimming experience. The spring water is drawn from 1,111 metres underground, and the facility's traditional architecture creates a tranquil ambiance. With three indoor baths and an outdoor bath, it provides a relaxing escape.(If you have a tattoo, you may not be able to enter the onsen, special reminder: In Japan, wearing any clothing is not allowed when swimming in hot springs.)

Location

Activity location

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    Nara Park
    • 469 Zoshicho,
    • 630-8501, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi
    • 6 3
    • 542-0073, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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