Osaka: Nara Park and Uji Hot Spring Day Trip English Service
ID: GYG1219254-1872756
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of Nara Park and Uji on a day trip from Osaka. Visit Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and enjoy a relaxing soak in the natural hot springs of Uji City.
Meet your guide at Exit 2 of Nippombashi Station and head to Nara Park. Spend 2 hours exploring the park, including free time for lunch and activities. Discover Nara’s iconic historic sites, including Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
Take in the stunning panoramic view of Nara from nearby Mount Wakakusa, which hosts the traditional Wakakusa Yamayaki (Mount Wakakusa Burning) ceremony every January.
Next, head to Uji and visit Genji no Yu Hot Spring, the only natural hot spring in Uji City. Relax in a community onsen steeped in centuries-old warmth. The spring water flows from 1,111 meters underground.
Admire the traditional architecture blended with modern design, creating a fully Japanese-style relaxing space. Enjoy total healing and tranquility here. The facility features 3 indoor baths and 1 outdoor bath, with a variety of dining choices available.
After your visit, return to the meeting point in Nara.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Nara Park and its iconic sites
- Visit Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, must-see spots in Nara
- Enjoy a relaxing soak in the natural hot springs of Uji City
- Experience the peaceful leisure of a mountain hot spring in Uji
- Admire the stunning panoramic views of Nara from Mount Wakakusa
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The detailed itinerary will be sent via email by 20:00 on the day before departure. Please check both your inbox and junk mail folder.
If the group size is small, the driver may also double as the tour guide and provide limited English commentary.
The tour guide will be wearing a yellow vest and holding a yellow flag. After receiving the email, please check the license plate number and the tour guide’s contact information.
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to departure; the itinerary will start promptly.
There will be some walking during the tour, so please wear comfortable walking shoes.
INCLUDED
- Visit to Nara Park
- Visit to Todai-ji Temple
- Visit to Kasuga Taisha Shrine
- Visit to Uji & Genji no Yu Hot Spring
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Hot spring fee
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
