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 transportation and a carefully planned itinerary, simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the history, culture, and flavors of Kyoto and Nara.
