Nara Deer Park, Uji Matcha, & Hot Spring Full-Day Tour from Osaka

Osaka, Japan

High interest

Booked 3 times today.

9 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.0

· Blanca_R ·

Sep 2025

Amazing tour. Our your guide Etta was so fun and charismatic person. The deer at the Nara park are so cute and the Toda-ji temple amazing. At Uji, the matcha ice cream so good. Better way to finish the tour having a relaxing bath at a onsen. 100% recommended 👌

· PRETTY ·

Oct 2025

Great start to learn about Nara, all the temple we visited is worth the time and dime definitely highly recommended to my friends and family, kudos to Leo on his amazing navigational instruction and tidbits on places and temples to check in. This trip is highly recommended

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Overview

What's Included

Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up from designated meeting point in Osaka
Professional multilingual guide (English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese)
Driver and guide service fees

Lunch
Todaiji Temple admission

$5.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan
Departure time: 8：40am , Nipponbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area). Address：1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073. The tour guide will hold a yellow flag with the 'Gogoday' logo at the meeting point. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Nara Park

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Todai-ji Temple

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Uji

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Genjinoyu

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
1. Due to traffic, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, the itinerary may change. We recommend avoiding other evening plans.
2. Guests with tattoos are not permitted in most Japanese hot springs. Bathing is done without clothing in Japan.

3. Vehicle type varies based on group size (10–45 seats). If fewer than 13 participants, the guide may also serve as driver with basic commentary.
4. Look for the guide holding a yellow ‘Gogoday’ flag at the meeting point. Arrive 15 minutes early; no refunds for late arrivals or no-shows.
5. Be cautious when feeding the deer—some may be playful or persistent.
6. If the number of participants is fewer than 13, the tour guide will also serve as the driver and provide only basic explanations.
7. This is a shared group tour with guests from various countries. The guide will provide multilingual explanations.
8. You’ll receive an email the evening before your tour with the guide and driver’s contact details.
9. Bring cash, as some attractions and shops may not accept credit cards.
10. The Uji Onsen shuttle bus runs on a fixed schedule. In case of delays or itinerary changes, it may not be possible to catch the bus.
11. The final image in the product gallery shows the actual meeting point—please review before your tour.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.0

based on 22 reviews

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Good trip and nice tour guide

Chonthicha_P, Mar 2026

- Good tour guide (Yuri) and her recommendation - Great experience at Nara deer park - Uji hot spring was very impressive - Schedule was very punctual.

Great activity, worst Guide ever

Therese_B, Dec 2025

The activity itself was great- I would Book an indoor viewing of the phoenix temple though. The Guide Eider Liao was the worst we ever had He hardly greeted and only told us (in a terrible English) Rules Rules Rules but nothing about the sights He is Chinese and clearly Only served the Chinese Touristen in the Bus All europeans and americans were second class for him Nara deer Park is Great and he couldnt do anything wrong there But we had no idea about uji and he could not tell us anything His spoken english cannot be understood

Nara and uji trip

PRETTY, Oct 2025

Leo is the best!

Rashida_D, Oct 2025

Leo was such an awesome tour guide, he is extremely knowledgeable on ALL things Japan. The deer park was my our favorite, super cute and you get lots of time at this stop. The hot springs was a cool way to end the trip!

It's a glorified private shuttle

PituS, Oct 2025

It's just a private shuttle. The tour guide doesn't really tell you what to expect or what to do at all, except that we have to be back by a certain amount of time. When we got to the deer park, there was not a lot of explaining how to get to deer park or the temple. We wandered for a bit before realizing there was much more. At Uji, he focused on the shrines rather than the matcha that was supposed to be the highlight of the stop. Most tours are informative and they speak so much, you're just wanting to go to the site. This tour was underwhelming

Amazing tour. Our your...

Blanca_R, Sep 2025

Etta was great! She was...

Giovanni_T, Jul 2025

Etta was great! She was informative and funny! She gave good tips on how to feed the deer at Nara Park and gave us insights on things to do in Osaka.

English was clearly not...

Darius_D, Jun 2025

English was clearly not the language that the tour operator wanted to communicate with. They spoke each time for a half hour in Chinese and then maybe 2 sentences in English almost as an afterthought. We felt very left out of the conversation for a lot of the time.

Uji worth going

jannetik83, May 2025

We really enjoyed the tour to Uji and other places around. Very well organized and your guides were very helpful and friendly. We had around 2hrs to explore at each place on our own (pace was fast but we made it). It was a pity I had not enough time to visit one of the largest Buddha statue in Uji. Before going for matcha icecream or walk the town in Uji I recommend going to see Buddha statue, it’s hidden from public eye.

It is a really good tour,...

Tegan_M, May 2025

It is a really good tour, our tour guide was so helpful and even gave recommendations of places to go.

The time spent at Nara...

Tertia_D, Apr 2025

The time spent at Nara was way to short. It's quite a distance one had to walk from the bus to the temple and again back. One do not have enough time to spent with the deer.

lucia was fantastic. i...

Dawn_M, Apr 2025

lucia was fantastic. i wasn’t feeling well and she looked after me well. the deer were fun. we enjoyed the public bath

Great Sauna and Pool Experience

Jeffrey, Mar 2025

This was a great excursion from Osaka. Etta and the bus driver was very professional. I found 3 shrimp and chestnuts roasting on an open fire.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic Tour with an Amazing Guide!

Aaeshah_A, Mar 2025

This full-day tour of Osaka, Nara, and Uji was an absolute highlight of our trip to Japan! From start to finish, everything was well-organized, informative, and full of memorable experiences. Visiting Todaiji Temple and seeing the giant Buddha was breathtaking, Nara’s friendly deer were a delight, and the Uji matcha experience was a dream come true for tea lovers. A huge shoutout to our guide, Etta, who made the day even more special! She was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly funny and engaging, keeping us entertained throughout the journey. Her enthusiasm and helpfulness ensured that everyone felt comfortable and had a great time. She went above and beyond to make sure we got the best photos, shared fascinating historical insights, and even gave us great local recommendations. If you’re looking for a fun, seamless, and enriching tour, this is the one to book. Highly recommend—especially if you get Etta as your guide!

Our group was mainly...

Michael_K, Jan 2025

Our group was mainly Chinese, the guide was Chinese who spoke English, it was hard to understand him at times. Basically it was a very brief explanation in the van before we were dropped off —“ you’re on your own , come back at such and such a time …” the locations were beautiful and interesting but it wasn’t a guided tour and all fees etc or food costs were on us. ( that was disclosed ). Liu the guide was a nice guy but compared to the walking tours we did earlier in the week —this one wasn’t as memorable. The spa was nice but we were only given an hour there…. I can only rate this tour as “Ok”.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the experience didn’t fully meet your expectations and will review how we can improve communication and guidance during the tour. We appreciate your input and are glad you enjoyed the locations and the spa.

Good vibe and beautiful places

ALIAKSANDR_C, Nov 2024

This is good trip for group travelers, as they bring you to different locations and give recommendations where to go. Thanks Etta for positive vibes!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for your kind review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the trip and Etta’s positive energy. We hope to welcome you and your group on another adventure soon!

HAPPY DAY

LI_Y, Nov 2024

Joe absolutely nailed it as our hype-man for the day! He kicked things off with some fun facts and a dash of ancient Japan—Nara, Kyoto, Edo, you name it. He even gave us the lowdown on feeding the Nara deer (they’re basically VIPs) and filled us in on the big Tenno-ji temple. Next up was Uji, where he introduced us to “Matcha Street”—yes, an entire street of green tea goodies! After lunch, we wrapped up with a relaxing dip in an onsen. All in all, an awesome day. Big thanks to Joe for keeping it fun

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that Joe made your day both fun and informative, from the fascinating facts to the delicious Matcha Street. It sounds like a fantastic journey, and we're grateful for your positive feedback. We hope to have you join us again soon!

WONDERFUL, Yao is the...

Georege_A, Oct 2024

WONDERFUL, Yao is the best guide in the world!! He’s so friendly, and you can tell he truly loves what he does. Throughout the trip, he explained the history of Nara and shared all the important details about each place we visited. I highly recommend this activity to anyone in Osaka looking to enjoy a unique and wonderful day. Thank you, Yao, for giving us such a beautiful day!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that Yao made your day in Nara so special with his passion and insightful explanations. It's wonderful that you had such an enjoyable experience, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to Yao, and we hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable

The trip was very good...

Alice_F, Jul 2025

The tour was very good. Always punctual on departure times. The guide, Etta, was very friendly and lively. We love all the places we visit. I recommend!

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