Literary and artistic in-depth tour-Nara Uji hot spring one-day tour

• Enjoy deer tea
• soak in hot springs
• eat and relax on a short trip

The following itinerary is for reference only. The specific attractions, tour sequence and time may be changed according to the situation on the day.

²  Watch deers, drink tea and soak in hot springs, go on a relaxing trip to eat and drink

²  Local professional "veteran drivers" provide reliable and considerate services, and learn more about local customs and customs in Japan

²  Avoid tourists, go deep into Nara Uji, just have fun without shopping, go early and come back late, long activity time

²  Departs every day, only 2 people can travel. Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Osaka city. No need to worry about route planning and complicated public transportation.

08:40

Osaka

Start your beautiful journey today

Meeting boarding and alighting package: 08:40 Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area)

Hotel and B&B pick-up/drop-off/pick-up package: 07:30-08:30 Hotels/B&B within the Osaka Circle Line

※We will welcome all distinguished guests. We will not wait for late arrivals, so it is recommended to wait at the meeting location 10 minutes before departure.

The pick-up order and time will be arranged by the driver based on the driving distance and other circumstances. Please understand and cooperate with each other and follow the driver's arrangements.

10:30

Nara

▼Nara Park area(About 2 hours, including lunch time on your own, free to move around)

Each group will give away 1 piece of deer cake worth 200 yen. This is a gift. If it is sold out, the fee will not be refunded. Feed the deer in the maple forest in the Nara Park area.

An urban park located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in Nara City.Todaiji Temple,Kasuga Taisha ShrineAll of Nara’s scenic spots and historic sites are here, and it is a must-visit place when visiting Nara. located near the parkWakakusayamaIt is a wonderful place to overlook the scenery of Nara, and traditional events such as the "Wakakusa Yakiyama" are held here every January. A leisurely stroll is the best way to visit the park. There is also the largest concentration of deer here. Feeding the cute deer is also the biggest attraction for tourists. The deer here are also very spiritual. They will come to tourists when they see deer cakes in their hands, so you need to be careful of groups of deer that will knock you down.(Reference price of deer senbei is 200 yen/10 yuan)

Recommended attractions:Free activities, please bear your own expenses (it is recommended to choose a place to visit based on the actual situation and preferences~)

Attractions

【Todaiji Temple]Also known as the Dai Kegon Temple, it was built in 752 by Emperor Shomu to enshrine the Great Buddha and serve as the main temple of Japanese temples. It is the headquarters of the Kegon Sect. Two fires destroyed the building, and the current one was rebuilt in 1692 and is two-thirds of the original building. The main Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple, with a front width of 57 meters and a depth of 50 meters, is the largest wooden building in the world. In the Great Buddha Hall, there is a large Buddha statue of 99 Lushuna Buddha that is more than 15 meters high. There are also South Gate, February Hall, March Hall, etc. in Dongdai Temple.(Admission fee: Todaiji Temple Main Hall: 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for children; Todaiji Main Hall + Museum: 1,000 yen for adults, 400 yen for children)

【Kasuga Taisha Shrine】Kasuga Taisha Shrine is located in Nara Park, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It was built in the second year of Wado (710). The gods enshrined in the shrine include Wu Ong Chui Ming, Jing Jin Zhu Ming, Tian Erwu Gen Ming and Bi Mai God. The regular festival day of the shrine is March 13 (Spring Festival), and the builder is Fujiwara Fuhito. It is listed as a World Cultural Heritage as part of the historical relics of ancient Nara and one of the twenty-two shrines. The 1.5-kilometer-long approach starts from a red torii gate and is flanked by towering cedar and white birch trees. Native forest. There are also more than 2,000 donated large and small stone lanterns, as well as Nara deer hiding in the forest.(Admission fee: free outside the shrine, 500 yen for the main shrine)

Lunch recommendation(Please bear your own expenses)

Kasugano

Founded in the 2nd year of Showa, Kasugano is located in the shopping street in front of Mount Wakakusa. You can see deer walking by while eating here. In order for guests to feel the nature of Mt. Wakakusa, we prepare dishes that vary with the seasons.

Address: 494 Aojicho, Nara City

Kasuga Tea House

Kasuga Tea House is run by Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a famous tourist attraction in Nara. It is a traditional Japanese cuisine hidden among Kasuga Taisha Shrine and the deer. The most famous meal of the tea house is called "Manye porridge". Manyo porridge is made with different flavors. It is made from seasonal plants, so it has different flavors in different months. In addition to the deliciousness, it also has a bit of random fun. It is the best choice to replenish energy after visiting Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Travelers who love to try new things can enjoy it. Don't miss it. Address: 160 Kasugano-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture

麺阘安

Udon is the national delicacy of the entire Kansai region. Located in the Nara Shopping Street, Mono-an is also one of Nara’s most popular queuing shops. The most popular dish is "Udon noodle", which is udon noodles wrapped in tofu skin. "Shika Udon" with a deer pattern is unique to the Nara area and is very popular among people. Address: 30-1 Hashimotocho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture

14:00

Uji

▼Uji(About 2 hours, free time)

For matcha lovers, Uji is a paradise for foodies. The matcha ice cream and matcha cakes all over the street are top-notch, and even the soba noodles can be green matcha. For literature lovers, this is a paradise for literature and art. The last ten stories of the literary masterpiece "The Tale of Genji" known as Japan's Dream of Red Mansions took place in Uji. Anyone who has read "The Tale of Genji" wants to come here to trace the love and hatred of Japanese nobles.

Recommended tour routes(It is recommended to choose one of the activities)

Recommendation 1: Byodo-in Omotesando Matcha Street

Recommendation 2: The Tale of Genji Museum

Attractions(Please bear your own expenses)

【Byodoin]It is a representative of the pond-spring boat-style temple gardens of the Heian period. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1994. The most famous one is the "Phoenix Hall". The building extends towards the two wings, making it look like a phoenix is ​​about to spread its wings and fly. Inside is enshrined "Amitabha Tathagata"The seated statue of Buddha has been listed as a national treasure and has its image on the 10 yen coin.(Admission fee: Uji River is free, Byodo-in is 600 yen for adults, 400 yen for junior high school and high school students, 300 yen for elementary school students, Phoenix Hall requires an additional admission fee of 300 yen per person)

【The Tale of Genji Museum】Multimedia sound and light effects are used to introduce the charm and outline of The Tale of Genji with bright and clear high-definition images, and a model of Rokujo-in, which symbolizes the glory and wealth of Genji, is on display. If you browse quickly, you can go around the whole place in about 2 minutes; but if you watch it carefully, 1 or 2 hours may be too little. At the same time, games of nobles such as "Gobe", "Go", and "Sugoroku" are displayed in conjunction with the seasons, as well as events held regularly every year during the Heian period, and the culture of the dynasty is introduced in an easy-to-understand manner.(Admission fee: 500 yen for adults, 250 yen for elementary and junior high school students, closed on Mondays)

Recommended old matcha shop in Uji(Please bear your own expenses)

【Dui Feng An】It is far opposite the Phoenix Hall, so it is named Duihoan. Address: 2 Ujitagawa, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture

【Nakamura Fujiyoshi Uji Main Store】 A popular dessert shop where you can enjoy exclusive ice cream desserts served in bamboo tubes and made with high-grade Uji tea. Address: Uji 1-10, Uji-shi, Kyoto Prefecture

【Ito Kuemon Main Store】A representative long-established tea shop in Uji, Kyoto, the dine-in Matcha parfait and Matcha soba are well worth a try. Address: 19-3 Arakaki, Uji-shi, Uji-shi, Kyoto Prefecture

16:00

Uji

▼Genji’s soup(about 1 hour)(Please bear your own expenses)

It is the only natural hot spring in Uji City. It is a neighborhood hot spring immersed in the warmth of thousands of years. The hot spring water gushes out from 1,111 meters underground. The traditional architecture created by high technology creates a pure Japanese space with a relaxing mood, just like the flowing water of a mountain hot spring bath. You can enjoy this moment of healing and tranquility during your leisure time. There are three inner soups and one outer soup, as well as a wealth of dining options.(Admission fee is at your own expense: 1,000 yen for adults and 500 yen for children. If you need towels, meals, etc., additional fees will be charged. Children under elementary school students must be accompanied by their parents)

17:00

return

We happily ended the day's tour and started to return.The return time is for reference only. You may return earlier due to smooth itinerary, good road conditions, etc. on the day.

19:00

Osaka

Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori areas(About 1 hour, free time)

VIPs can choose to spend about 1 hour in the Shinsaibashi area of ​​Osaka.
Guests who choose the hotel pick-up and drop-off package will end the trip directly (it will be deemed as giving up the hotel drop-off service, and the pick-up and drop-off fee will not be refunded)

Guests who took the boarding and alighting package will be gathered in the Shinsaibashi area to end their trip.

If you are not visiting Shinsaibashi, you need to send it back to your hotel or B&B./VIP guests of the transfer package please wait for the shuttle bus to arrive and arrange to return to the hotel./The trip ends at the B&B.

Shinsaibashi:The most famous shopping street in Osaka is home to large department stores, chain drugstores, old brand stores and small shops. Products of all grades and styles are available, and Hello Kitty and Disney stores are also located here. This is also a gathering place for drugstores that girls like, and you can buy cosmetics and skin care products at will. Most stores are equipped with Chinese shopping guides and support UnionPay card payment, so you can enjoy shopping easily.

Dotonbori:Synonymous with Osaka’s cuisine, this street never has a rest, whether it’s day or night. As the birthplace of the Osaka people’s so-called “eat-down” food culture, Dotonbori has many delicious snacks such as octopus balls, okonomiyaki, Jinlong ramen, etc., as well as traditional Japanese izakayas and various Internet celebrity restaurants, such as the popular The popular crab dish among Chinese people.

*The above itinerary schedule may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions and other reasons, please understand.

Fee included

1）Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary

2) Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls

3) Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)

4) Driver service fee (exquisite small group of 1-13 people; bus group of 14-45 people, actual will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on that day)

5) Reference models: 5-8-seat cars: Toyota Alphard; 9-14-seat cars: Toyota HAICE equivalent; 18-22-seat cars: small buses; 22-seat cars and above: large buses. The above vehicles are for reference only. The actual Adjusted according to the number of people traveling on the day

6)Children aged 0-2 are free of charge without occupying a seat; please inform in advance; children aged 3 and above are treated as adults

Cost not included

1) Accommodation expenses, meals, attraction tickets, local self-funded projects and other personal consumption expenses

2) It is not recommended to carry luggage on the one-day tour. If you need to carry luggage, please make a note when registering and pay a luggage fee of 100 yuan per item.

3) Other items not mentioned in the above [fee included]

Precautions:

• After the order is confirmed, the date cannot be changed arbitrarily, and you will be responsible for any losses incurred.
• Be sure to provide complete information (name + number of people + phone number + WeChat ID + pick-up location) when making a reservation to avoid errors that may affect the itinerary.

(3) During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.

(4) Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and pregnant women are advised to be accompanied by relatives.

(5) This trip does not accept solo registration from customers under the age of 18. If you want to register, please ask your guardian to sign up for this trip together.

(6) This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Customers who are also participating in this itinerary must abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the driver's arrangements.

If you want to flexibly adjust your itinerary, please refer to our chartered tour service.

(6) Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.

(7) If a person leaves the group on his own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this results in personal or property safety, you must bear the consequences yourself.

(8) The arrival time of each trip may change due to traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day. If the trip is delayed or canceled due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, please forgive me and you will not be able to request a refund on this basis. cost.

(9) Please wear light, suitable travel clothing and shoes to participate in this trip.

(10) Please be sure to abide by local laws and regulations in Japan, and do not carry items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights and interests.

(11) When moving freely, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to advice and an accident occurs or causes losses, you will be responsible for the consequences.

【Crowd description】

1. Seniors aged 70 years and above (inclusive) must ensure that they are in good health and suitable to travel, and must be accompanied by family members or friends over the age of 22 throughout the trip.
2. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the trip.
3. The elderly need a health certificate. To check the health certificate, please fill it out and submit it to the registration office before traveling (electronic version is available).
4. Pregnant women, people with heart disease, fear of heights and other special groups are not suitable to participate in this tour. There is a risk of being rejected. Please book with caution.
5. This product can be booked by non-mainland guests, but it does not provide language services other than Chinese and Japanese. Please understand.
   
   Itinerary notes:
   Due to the unpredictability of traffic conditions, weather, festivals or crowds on the day, the arrival time of each itinerary may change. According to Japanese law, the maximum working time for drivers is 10 hours. In order to ensure the safety of the driver and the stability of driving, the itinerary may be adjusted according to actual conditions, including reducing the time spent visiting attractions or canceling certain attractions. We sincerely hope that all passengers can understand and support the adjustments we have made while ensuring safety.

In the event of the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, we deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause you. Please understand our position, we will not be able to provide refund services for this reason. This decision was made out of responsibility for the safety of drivers and passengers, and to ensure the smooth running of the entire team.

We are always committed to providing you with the best travel experience, but in some cases we need to be flexible and adjust our itinerary plans based on actual conditions. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Other force majeure factors may include but are not limited to:

Natural disasters: Natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, typhoons, etc. may affect the itinerary.

Traffic Accidents: Road traffic accidents, traffic jams, etc. may cause travel delays.

Weather conditions: Severe weather conditions, such as heavy snow, heavy rain, fog, etc., may affect transportation and itinerary arrangements.

Government regulations: Emergency regulations, traffic controls, etc. issued by the government may cause changes to the itinerary.

Health Emergencies: Sudden health problems of travelers or team members may require first aid and emergency treatment, resulting in changes to the itinerary.

Social events: Strikes, protests, social unrest, etc. may have unpredictable impacts on transportation and itineraries.

Mechanical Failure: Mechanical failure of a vehicle, such as a vehicle, may cause travel delays.

【Cancellation and Change Rules】

3 days before departure (not included), 100% of the fee will be refunded.

2 to 3 days (inclusive) before departure, 50% of the fee will be refunded.

No refund will be made 1 day (inclusive) before departure.

【Travel Instructions】

1. Pick-up/Gathering

Please be sure to gather at the designated pick-up location at the designated time and do not be late. This product cannot be returned, changed, transferred to other flights, or participated in mid-trip. If you are unable to participate in this itinerary due to your own reasons, you will be responsible for the corresponding losses. Please understand.

2. Things to know when traveling

1) During the group itinerary, you are not allowed to leave the group in advance or leave the group midway. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished part will be deemed to have been abandoned by you, and no fees will be refunded. Any consequences that may occur after the tourists leave the group or leave the group Please be aware that you are solely responsible for any accidents.

2) During peak tourist seasons or other special circumstances, the departure time of the itinerary may be advanced or slightly delayed (the specific departure time is subject to the tour guide's notification), so please be prepared in advance.

3) The transportation, sightseeing and stay time involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation on the day. In the event of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather conditions, etc.), without reducing the number of attractions in the itinerary, the tour guide may reasonably adjust the order of attractions in the itinerary based on the actual situation and with the consent of the guest.

1) This itinerary does not include meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Please note that some restaurants do not allow outside food to be brought into the restaurant or they only occupy seats without ordering.

3. Local customs/regulations

Please respect local cultural customs when traveling.

4. Weather

1) This product may be adjusted according to weather and other factors. For your safety, the staff has the right to ask guests to suspend outdoor activities and communicate with you to make other arrangements. The specific situation will be subject to the actual situation on the day.

2) In the event of bad weather and other force majeure factors, the park may delay or change the operation time of amusement facilities or program performance times without prior notice, and may even cancel some project operations and performances.

2) The quality of the flowering period is mainly affected by weather conditions. If the best viewing period is not reached, the tour will be dispatched according to the normal schedule. Tourists who are concerned about this please choose to place an order carefully.

5. Meal

1) This product does not include meals, please take care of it yourself.

6. Shopping

1) During the travel itinerary, there are shopping malls and other shopping places in certain scenic spots, restaurants, rest areas and other areas. The above places are not designated shopping places arranged by travel agencies. Please consume rationally according to your own needs and ask for necessary receipts. If a consumer dispute occurs, you must bear the relevant responsibilities and obligations yourself. sorry for the inconveniences caused!

2) There may be privately operated entertainment and consumption venues in the destination. Most of these venues do not have legal business qualifications and have various hidden dangers. For your safety and health, please consider consumption carefully.

Kind tips

1. Passengers please keep your mobile phone open during the tour so that the relevant reception staff can contact you.
2. If you have a history of motion sickness or seasickness, it is recommended that you make preparations to prevent and treat motion sickness or seasickness, so as not to affect your pleasant journey.
3. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes to participate in the activity, and prepare sunscreen, insect repellent lotion, windproof jacket, camera and other items.
4. Please keep your belongings safe and try not to carry valuables. If they are lost or damaged during the trip, you will be responsible for the loss yourself.

Safety warning

Activities such as swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, skating, playing in the snow, etc. all involve certain risks. Before participating, please act according to your own conditions and fully refer to relevant announcements and suggestions from relevant local departments and other professional institutions.