Byodo-in started as a Fujiwara villa and became a temple in 1052, and the gilded Amida Buddha inside the Phoenix Hall is a national treasure. The museum beside it holds the original bronze phoenixes from the roof and a row of wooden bodhisattvas riding on clouds.
See Nara’s deer, Todaiji, Uji’s matcha quarter and Fushimi Inari in one day, with transfers and an English or Chinese-speaking guide.
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1,116 reviews9 hoursFrom $46.65
Visit Byodoin, Uji’s matcha streets, Fushimi Inari and Katsuoji in one day, with round-trip bus transport and time to explore each stop yourself.
★ 4.9“I have join the Chinese Tour with this company and our tour guide is Nimo, he is very knowledgeable and friendly young man. If next time I have to join first time I will think of will be with this company again.”
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Visit Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera and Uji in one day, with round-trip transport, a bilingual guide and free time for temples and matcha.
★ 4.9“good experience and easy to access everything”
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54 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $46.85
Visit Nara, Uji and Fushimi Inari in one day, with deer, the Great Buddha, matcha stops and transport from Osaka or Kyoto.
★ 4.8“Our tour guide, Yuna, was very meticulous in explaining the history of each location. The itinerary allowed for plenty of time, and she even proactively helped us take photos. Communication throughout the entire trip was smooth and excellent!”
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45 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.85
Pair Nara’s great Buddha and deer with Uji matcha, a Heian-era museum, and an optional hot spring on this small-group day trip.
★ 4.0“Our tour guide, Vivi Jiang, was gentle and explained everything clearly. Thank you! P.S. Ticket prices have increased.”
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16 reviews2 hoursFrom $56.09
Explore Kyoto and Uji in a comprehensive day tour featuring iconic temples, scenic river walks, and authentic matcha experiences—perfect for culture lovers.
★ 5.0“The itinerary was full and the guide's explanations were clear.”
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12 reviews10 hoursFrom $50by KeepGoodTrip
Compare Nara’s deer and temples with Uji’s tea culture, then choose a hot spring stop on this Osaka day trip.
★ 4.2“The tour guide service and itinerary arrangements were excellent! Very satisfied.”
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Fascinate yourself with the mysteries of Uji's ancient streets and discover the captivating secrets waiting to be unveiled on this immersive cultural journey.
★ 3.5“Uji is a very nice place to visit. The tour was good, covered a walk along the Uji river, tea ceremony and Byodoin temple. The best part is that the group is small, so easier to get around. The transportation included is a JR train…”
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3 reviewsFrom $96.06by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.