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Two Studio Ghibli features to enjoy in Japan

PLAN

1-Day Uji & Nara Tour (No Meals)

  • Byodo-in Temple Phoenix Hall ©Byodo-in Temple

  • Uji Bridge

  • Tea Ceremony Experience at Taiho-an[Photo for illustrative purposes only]

  • Nara Park[Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau]

  • Todaiji-Temple - Great Buddha Vairocana Buddha Statue[Photo courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau]

  • Tour Details
1. This tour is a combination of the Kyoto Uji Walking & Tea Ceremony Tour and the Nara Afternoon Tour. Each tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.
2. In the morning, visit the picturesque area around Uji Bridge and World Heritage Site Byodo-in Temple.
3. See the magnificent Byodo-in Temple, the vibrant colors of which have been restored just as they were when the temple was built.
4. Experience an authentic tea ceremony in one of Japan's tea plantation areas.
5. For the Nara sightseeing in the afternoon, customers will take a bus to visit the World Heritage Sites of Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine (Nara Afternoon Tour).
6. The intensity of Todai-ji Temple's Great Buddha statue is absolutely stunning.
7. The tour will also enter the Kasuga Taisha Shrine special visit area. The area has many attractions such as historical gates and structures as well as hanging lanterns in the corridor. Experience up close the Kasugayama Primeval Forest which has remained untouched for over a thousand years.
8. Get to see wild deer up close, a rarity in Japan and elsewhere in the world, while walking through Nara Park.


About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. 
This is a carbon offset product where a portion of the tour booking charge is spent on renewable energy. By converting some CO2 emissions during the tour to green energy, it's possible to contribute to activities protecting the planet's future. 
We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
Please check the following page for details.
http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
2guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Kyoto
Guide Service
English
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
Not Available
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
8:20 Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F
Included
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Not Included
Lunch
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.                                 

 　　　　　　Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo                                 

 　　　Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.　
[Cancellation Charge]

- Cancellation fees will be charged from 10 days in advance.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 4 days prior to the tour at 09:00.

- For requests regarding tours where answers from the tour operator are required in advance, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.　
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.


Regarding Kyoto Uji Walking & Tea Ceremony Tour (Morning):

- Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.

- The tour may not be able to enter the Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple in case of congestion. In this case, JPY 300 will be refunded at the location.

- The tour may be unable to drop by Nakanoshima Park in case of high water level in the Uji River, etc.

- The tea ceremony experience may vary between tea ceremony procedures with matcha green tea and tea ceremony procedures with sencha green tea depending on the day. Selections may not be made. Also, this may be conducted with other customers. Recording videos is not allowed in the tea room. Thank you for your understanding.


Regarding Nara Afternoon Tour:

- Participants will walk from the parking lot to Todai-ji Temple (about 25 min one-way). Please inform us at the time of booking if any person in your group is using crutches or a wheelchair, or has a chronic illness that makes it difficult to walk for long distances.

- At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the tour will also enter the Main Sanctuary special visit area. However, in case the special visit area cannot be entered due to events or operational circumstances, the Kasuga Taisha Museum or Manyo Botanical Garden will be visited instead.

- Refunds will not be issued in case the tour visits aforementioned alternative destinations.

- Seats may not be designated.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) / 08:20
[Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring]

- In the morning, customers will use public transportation and go sightseeing mainly on foot. Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in.

- The tea ceremony experience will be held in a tatami room, so please wear socks.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats. If bus seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car Company]

- The Nara Afternoon Tour is a bus tour. One of the following will be used.

Teisan Kanko Bus Co., Ltd. (in general); Yasaka Sightseeing Bus Co., Ltd.; Yuai Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; Toh-ho-kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; Kyoto Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.; or Senriyama Bus Co., Ltd.

*In general, Teisan Kanko Bus will be used. If otherwise, it will be specified in the final itinerary.

*Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus), a hired car (van, minivan - MK Co., Ltd. or Yasaka Group), or a taxi.

Standard transportation for approximate number of customers:

- Large bus: around 26 people or more

- Mid-size bus: around 11-25 people

- Small bus: around 9-10 people

- Van (hired car): around 5-8 people

- Minivan (hired car): around 3-4 people

- Taxi: around 1-2 people
[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]

Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

Booking

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Price (per person)
Adults (12-99)
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children (6-11)
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Infants (0-5)
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Number of People
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Payment in Advance Total
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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:208:30Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.
Meet at 08:20, Dep. at 08:30

After the meet-up, walk to JR Kyoto Station.		On Foot
120From Kyoto Station to Uji Station(JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating)
Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.		Train
15Uji BridgeOne of the oldest bridges built sometime in the 7th century. A small protrusion off one side of the bridge known as san-no-ma offers great views.
15TransferOn Foot
120Tea Ceremony Experience at TaihoanExperience an authentic tea ceremony in the famous tea town of Uji.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.
15TransferOn Foot
150Byodo-in TempleBuilt near the end of the Heian Era, this temple houses a Buddha statue and other images, and is surrounded by a beautiful garden. The temple is registered on the World Heritage List as a part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. An image of this temple's Phoenix Hall is featured on the 10 yen coin.
Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.
110TransferOn Foot
120From Uji Station to Kyoto Station(JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating)Train
160Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour)The tour will stop for free time in the Kyoto Station area.
160TransferTransportation for the Nara sightseeing will be by bus.

*Please refer to [Bus Company].		Bus
160Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Main Sanctuary Special VisitThis Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers.
From 2025, the Main Sanctuary special visit area will be newly added to the itinerary. Visitors can get closer to the Main Sanctuary and view the hanging lanterns in the corridor.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].		On Foot
120TransferTravel on foot. (approx. 20-30 min)
*A bus may also be used for transfer on some sections.		On Foot
170Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha)
Nara Park		A World Heritage site.  This is the symbol of the Nara Period and one of the world's largest wooden structures. Its huge main hall and bronze Great Buddha are impressive to behold.On Foot
160TransferBus
118:3019:00Tour Ends in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)Please head to your next destination on your own from Kyoto Station.
  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:208:30Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.
Meet at 08:20, Dep. at 08:30

After the meet-up, walk to JR Kyoto Station.		On Foot
120From Kyoto Station to Uji Station(JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating)
Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.		Train
15Uji BridgeOne of the oldest bridges built sometime in the 7th century. A small protrusion off one side of the bridge known as san-no-ma offers great views.
15TransferOn Foot
120Tea Ceremony Experience at TaihoanExperience an authentic tea ceremony in the famous tea town of Uji.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.
15TransferOn Foot
150Byodo-in TempleBuilt near the end of the Heian Era, this temple houses a Buddha statue and other images, and is surrounded by a beautiful garden. The temple is registered on the World Heritage List as a part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. An image of this temple's Phoenix Hall is featured on the 10 yen coin.
Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.
110TransferOn Foot
120From Uji Station to Kyoto Station(JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating)Train
160Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour)The tour will stop for free time in the Kyoto Station area.
160TransferTransportation for the Nara sightseeing will be by bus.

*Please refer to [Bus Company].		Bus
160Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Main Sanctuary Special VisitThis Nara Period shrine is designated as a World Heritage Site. The deer of Nara Park are thought to be the shrine messengers.
From 2025, the Main Sanctuary special visit area will be newly added to the itinerary. Visitors can get closer to the Main Sanctuary and view the hanging lanterns in the corridor.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].		On Foot
120TransferTravel on foot. (approx. 20-30 min)
*A bus may also be used for transfer on some sections.		On Foot
170Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha)
Nara Park		A World Heritage site.  This is the symbol of the Nara Period and one of the world's largest wooden structures. Its huge main hall and bronze Great Buddha are impressive to behold.On Foot
160TransferBus
118:3019:00Tour Ends in front of Kyoto Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)Please head to your next destination on your own from Kyoto Station.

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