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2-Day Nara & Uji: Temples, Tea, and the Spirit of Old Japan
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Multi Day Tours
2-Day Nara & Uji: Temples, Tea, and the Spirit of Old Japan
2
DAYS
2
DESTINATIONS
6
GUESTS (MAX)
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Multi Day Tours
2-Day Nara & Uji: Temples, Tea, and the Spirit of Old Japan
2
DAYS
2
DESTINATIONS
6
GUESTS (MAX)
From US$420 per person
From US$420 per person
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What You’ll Discover
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What You’ll Discover
We designed this two-day journey to reach the roots of Japanese spirituality in its original capitals, Nara and Uji, taking in 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites along the way. We bring you to some of the country's oldest temples — from Hōryū-ji and Yakushi-ji to the Great Buddha of Tōdai-ji and the free-roaming deer of Nara Park — and on to Uji, home to the refined tea culture and the World Heritage Phoenix Hall of Byōdō-in. With transport and an overnight stay arranged, you move between ancient wooden halls and matcha-scented streets at your own pace.
Stand beneath a bronze Great Buddha some 15 meters tall at Tōdai-ji Temple, inside one of the largest wooden buildings in the world.
Walk among more than 1,000 sacred deer in Nara Park, roaming completely free — hold out a cracker and a few will bow their heads before taking one.
See the Phoenix Hall of Byōdō-in Temple in Uji, the temple pictured on Japan's 10-yen coin, then sample matcha at the source of Japanese tea.
Highlights
Explore the Highlights of Your Journey
Highlights
Explore the Highlights of Your Journey
Tōdai-ji Temple — Marvel at the majestic bronze Great Buddha inside Nara's magnificent wooden hall.
Tōdai-ji Nandaimon Gate — The temple's towering wooden main gate, guarded by a pair of fierce Niō warrior statues.
Nara National Museum — Home to an outstanding collection of Japanese Buddhist art and sculpture.
Byōdō-in Temple — The World Heritage Phoenix Hall of Uji, pictured on Japan's 10-yen coin.
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Where This Journey Takes You
Information
Where This Journey Takes You
This itinerary connects some of Japan’s most distinctive regions, combining iconic highlights with lesser-known destinations to create a seamless travel experience from start to finish.
This itinerary connects some of Japan’s most distinctive regions, combining iconic highlights with lesser-known destinations to create a seamless travel experience from start to finish.
Area
Kansai
Duration
2 Days
Group Size (Max)
6 Guests
Destinations
2 Destinations
Accommodation
1 night, Double/Twin room, 3–4 star hotel
Meal
Breakfast：1
Transport
Chartered Vehicles
Pick-up
At hotel in Osaka City or Shin-Osaka Station
Drop-off
At hotel in Osaka City or Kyoto City
Language
Self-guided
Itinerary
Explore Every Moment Along the Way
Itinerary
Explore Every Moment Along the Way
Day 1
Drive from Osaka and begin on the outskirts of Nara at Hōryū-ji Temple, home to some of the oldest wooden structures standing anywhere in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage site of weathered, quiet grandeur. Lunch near Nara Station, then walk to Yakushi-ji Temple and its two graceful pagodas, and on to Tōdai-ji Temple, craning up at a bronze Great Buddha some 15 meters tall. Close the day strolling Nara Park, where more than 1,000 sacred deer roam free.
Drive from Osaka and begin on the outskirts of Nara at Hōryū-ji Temple, home to some of the oldest wooden structures standing anywhere in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage site of weathered, quiet grandeur. Lunch near Nara Station, then walk to Yakushi-ji Temple and its two graceful pagodas, and on to Tōdai-ji Temple, craning up at a bronze Great Buddha some 15 meters tall. Close the day strolling Nara Park, where more than 1,000 sacred deer roam free.
Nara (Hōryū-ji Temple, Tōdai-ji Temple, Nara Park)
Nara hotel (3–4 star)
Day 1
Drive from Osaka and begin on the outskirts of Nara at Hōryū-ji Temple, home to some of the oldest wooden structures standing anywhere in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage site of weathered, quiet grandeur. Lunch near Nara Station, then walk to Yakushi-ji Temple and its two graceful pagodas, and on to Tōdai-ji Temple, craning up at a bronze Great Buddha some 15 meters tall. Close the day strolling Nara Park, where more than 1,000 sacred deer roam free.
Drive from Osaka and begin on the outskirts of Nara at Hōryū-ji Temple, home to some of the oldest wooden structures standing anywhere in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage site of weathered, quiet grandeur. Lunch near Nara Station, then walk to Yakushi-ji Temple and its two graceful pagodas, and on to Tōdai-ji Temple, craning up at a bronze Great Buddha some 15 meters tall. Close the day strolling Nara Park, where more than 1,000 sacred deer roam free.
Nara (Hōryū-ji Temple, Tōdai-ji Temple, Nara Park)
Nara hotel (3–4 star)
Day 1
Drive from Osaka and begin on the outskirts of Nara at Hōryū-ji Temple, home to some of the oldest wooden structures standing anywhere in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage site of weathered, quiet grandeur. Lunch near Nara Station, then walk to Yakushi-ji Temple and its two graceful pagodas, and on to Tōdai-ji Temple, craning up at a bronze Great Buddha some 15 meters tall. Close the day strolling Nara Park, where more than 1,000 sacred deer roam free.
Drive from Osaka and begin on the outskirts of Nara at Hōryū-ji Temple, home to some of the oldest wooden structures standing anywhere in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage site of weathered, quiet grandeur. Lunch near Nara Station, then walk to Yakushi-ji Temple and its two graceful pagodas, and on to Tōdai-ji Temple, craning up at a bronze Great Buddha some 15 meters tall. Close the day strolling Nara Park, where more than 1,000 sacred deer roam free.
Nara (Hōryū-ji Temple, Tōdai-ji Temple, Nara Park)
Nara hotel (3–4 star)
Day 2
Start at the Nara National Museum and its outstanding Buddhist art, then take free time along Higashimuki Shopping Street. Head to Uji, a name synonymous with the finest Japanese green tea: stand before the Phoenix Hall of Byōdō-in Temple — the very building on Japan's 10-yen coin — stroll Omotesandō Street with a matcha ice cream in hand, and end at Ujigami Shrine, said to be the oldest existing shrine building in Japan, before the return to Osaka or Kyoto.
Start at the Nara National Museum and its outstanding Buddhist art, then take free time along Higashimuki Shopping Street. Head to Uji, a name synonymous with the finest Japanese green tea: stand before the Phoenix Hall of Byōdō-in Temple — the very building on Japan's 10-yen coin — stroll Omotesandō Street with a matcha ice cream in hand, and end at Ujigami Shrine, said to be the oldest existing shrine building in Japan, before the return to Osaka or Kyoto.
Nara (Nara National Museum), Uji (Byōdō-in Temple, Ujigami Shrine)
Breakfast included
Day 2
Start at the Nara National Museum and its outstanding Buddhist art, then take free time along Higashimuki Shopping Street. Head to Uji, a name synonymous with the finest Japanese green tea: stand before the Phoenix Hall of Byōdō-in Temple — the very building on Japan's 10-yen coin — stroll Omotesandō Street with a matcha ice cream in hand, and end at Ujigami Shrine, said to be the oldest existing shrine building in Japan, before the return to Osaka or Kyoto.
Start at the Nara National Museum and its outstanding Buddhist art, then take free time along Higashimuki Shopping Street. Head to Uji, a name synonymous with the finest Japanese green tea: stand before the Phoenix Hall of Byōdō-in Temple — the very building on Japan's 10-yen coin — stroll Omotesandō Street with a matcha ice cream in hand, and end at Ujigami Shrine, said to be the oldest existing shrine building in Japan, before the return to Osaka or Kyoto.
Nara (Nara National Museum), Uji (Byōdō-in Temple, Ujigami Shrine)
Breakfast included
Day 2
Start at the Nara National Museum and its outstanding Buddhist art, then take free time along Higashimuki Shopping Street. Head to Uji, a name synonymous with the finest Japanese green tea: stand before the Phoenix Hall of Byōdō-in Temple — the very building on Japan's 10-yen coin — stroll Omotesandō Street with a matcha ice cream in hand, and end at Ujigami Shrine, said to be the oldest existing shrine building in Japan, before the return to Osaka or Kyoto.
Start at the Nara National Museum and its outstanding Buddhist art, then take free time along Higashimuki Shopping Street. Head to Uji, a name synonymous with the finest Japanese green tea: stand before the Phoenix Hall of Byōdō-in Temple — the very building on Japan's 10-yen coin — stroll Omotesandō Street with a matcha ice cream in hand, and end at Ujigami Shrine, said to be the oldest existing shrine building in Japan, before the return to Osaka or Kyoto.
Nara (Nara National Museum), Uji (Byōdō-in Temple, Ujigami Shrine)
Breakfast included
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Inclusions
- Pick up and drop off service - Charter Vehicles - Accommodations (1 nights, Double/Twin room, 3-4 star) - Meal (Breakfast) - Inbound Travel Insurance
Exclusions
Cancellation
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Talk to Our Team
Every journey is different. Our Japan Travel Specialists are here to answer your questions, refine every detail, and help you choose the itinerary that best matches your interests, travel style, and pace.
Talk to Our Team
Every journey is different. Our Japan Travel Specialists are here to answer your questions, refine every detail, and help you choose the itinerary that best matches your interests, travel style, and pace.
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Optional Add-Ons
eSIM
Stay connected throughout your trip with a Japan eSIM. Instantly activate mobile data upon arrival without the hassle of purchasing a physical SIM card. Compatible with most modern smartphones, this add-on provides reliable coverage across Japan's major cities and rural areas.
Stay connected throughout your trip with a Japan eSIM. Instantly activate mobile data upon arrival without the hassle of purchasing a physical SIM card. Compatible with most modern smartphones, this add-on provides reliable coverage across Japan's major cities and rural areas.
Exclusive Cultural Access Ticket
Gain access to unique cultural experiences and attractions that are often difficult to arrange independently. From private temple visits and seasonal garden openings to special exhibitions and local heritage sites, these curated tickets provide a deeper connection to Japan’s history and traditions. Perfect for travelers looking beyond standard sightseeing, this add-on offers memorable opportunities to discover places and stories rarely experienced by the average visitor.
Gain access to unique cultural experiences and attractions that are often difficult to arrange independently. From private temple visits and seasonal garden openings to special exhibitions and local heritage sites, these curated tickets provide a deeper connection to Japan’s history and traditions. Perfect for travelers looking beyond standard sightseeing, this add-on offers memorable opportunities to discover places and stories rarely experienced by the average visitor.
Japan Rail Pass Delivery & Assistance
Make traveling across Japan easier with pre-arranged rail pass support. Receive guidance on activation, reservation procedures, and route planning before your departure. Whether you’re exploring major cities or venturing into regional destinations, this add-on helps you maximize your rail travel experience while minimizing confusion. Includes detailed instructions, travel tips, and optional assistance with seat reservations for selected routes.
Make traveling across Japan easier with pre-arranged rail pass support. Receive guidance on activation, reservation procedures, and route planning before your departure. Whether you’re exploring major cities or venturing into regional destinations, this add-on helps you maximize your rail travel experience while minimizing confusion. Includes detailed instructions, travel tips, and optional assistance with seat reservations for selected routes.
Kansai Pass
Travel freely across the Kansai region — including Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe — with unlimited rides on participating trains and buses. Available in 1 to 4-day options, this pass is ideal for travelers planning to explore multiple destinations across western Japan.
Travel freely across the Kansai region — including Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe — with unlimited rides on participating trains and buses. Available in 1 to 4-day options, this pass is ideal for travelers planning to explore multiple destinations across western Japan.
Private Airport Transfer
Start your journey with a seamless private transfer between the airport and your accommodation. Your professional driver will meet you upon arrival and assist with luggage, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience from the moment you land. Available for individuals, couples, families, and small groups, this service offers flexible scheduling, spacious vehicles, and direct transportation without unnecessary stops. Ideal for travelers seeking convenience, privacy, and a smooth start to their trip.
Start your journey with a seamless private transfer between the airport and your accommodation. Your professional driver will meet you upon arrival and assist with luggage, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience from the moment you land. Available for individuals, couples, families, and small groups, this service offers flexible scheduling, spacious vehicles, and direct transportation without unnecessary stops. Ideal for travelers seeking convenience, privacy, and a smooth start to their trip.
eSIM
Stay connected throughout your trip with a Japan eSIM. Instantly activate mobile data upon arrival without the hassle of purchasing a physical SIM card. Compatible with most modern smartphones, this add-on provides reliable coverage across Japan's major cities and rural areas.
Stay connected throughout your trip with a Japan eSIM. Instantly activate mobile data upon arrival without the hassle of purchasing a physical SIM card. Compatible with most modern smartphones, this add-on provides reliable coverage across Japan's major cities and rural areas.
Exclusive Cultural Access Ticket
Gain access to unique cultural experiences and attractions that are often difficult to arrange independently. From private temple visits and seasonal garden openings to special exhibitions and local heritage sites, these curated tickets provide a deeper connection to Japan’s history and traditions. Perfect for travelers looking beyond standard sightseeing, this add-on offers memorable opportunities to discover places and stories rarely experienced by the average visitor.
Gain access to unique cultural experiences and attractions that are often difficult to arrange independently. From private temple visits and seasonal garden openings to special exhibitions and local heritage sites, these curated tickets provide a deeper connection to Japan’s history and traditions. Perfect for travelers looking beyond standard sightseeing, this add-on offers memorable opportunities to discover places and stories rarely experienced by the average visitor.
Japan Rail Pass Delivery & Assistance
Make traveling across Japan easier with pre-arranged rail pass support. Receive guidance on activation, reservation procedures, and route planning before your departure. Whether you’re exploring major cities or venturing into regional destinations, this add-on helps you maximize your rail travel experience while minimizing confusion. Includes detailed instructions, travel tips, and optional assistance with seat reservations for selected routes.
Make traveling across Japan easier with pre-arranged rail pass support. Receive guidance on activation, reservation procedures, and route planning before your departure. Whether you’re exploring major cities or venturing into regional destinations, this add-on helps you maximize your rail travel experience while minimizing confusion. Includes detailed instructions, travel tips, and optional assistance with seat reservations for selected routes.
eSIM
US$ 20
Stay connected throughout your trip with a Japan eSIM. Instantly activate mobile data upon arrival without the hassle of purchasing a physical SIM card. Compatible with most modern smartphones, this add-on provides reliable coverage across Japan's major cities and rural areas.
Stay connected throughout your trip with a Japan eSIM. Instantly activate mobile data upon arrival without the hassle of purchasing a physical SIM card. Compatible with most modern smartphones, this add-on provides reliable coverage across Japan's major cities and rural areas.
Exclusive Cultural Access Ticket
US$ 65
Gain access to unique cultural experiences and attractions that are often difficult to arrange independently. From private temple visits and seasonal garden openings to special exhibitions and local heritage sites, these curated tickets provide a deeper connection to Japan’s history and traditions. Perfect for travelers looking beyond standard sightseeing, this add-on offers memorable opportunities to discover places and stories rarely experienced by the average visitor.
Gain access to unique cultural experiences and attractions that are often difficult to arrange independently. From private temple visits and seasonal garden openings to special exhibitions and local heritage sites, these curated tickets provide a deeper connection to Japan’s history and traditions. Perfect for travelers looking beyond standard sightseeing, this add-on offers memorable opportunities to discover places and stories rarely experienced by the average visitor.
Japan Rail Pass Delivery & Assistance
US$ 74
Make traveling across Japan easier with pre-arranged rail pass support. Receive guidance on activation, reservation procedures, and route planning before your departure. Whether you’re exploring major cities or venturing into regional destinations, this add-on helps you maximize your rail travel experience while minimizing confusion. Includes detailed instructions, travel tips, and optional assistance with seat reservations for selected routes.
Make traveling across Japan easier with pre-arranged rail pass support. Receive guidance on activation, reservation procedures, and route planning before your departure. Whether you’re exploring major cities or venturing into regional destinations, this add-on helps you maximize your rail travel experience while minimizing confusion. Includes detailed instructions, travel tips, and optional assistance with seat reservations for selected routes.
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September 2026
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