Nara & Uji Day Trip: Nara Park & Todai-ji Temple & Uji & Genji no Yu Onsen | Depart from Osaka

Today we had the pleasure of having Ms. Yurika as our guide, and the experience was truly wonderful from start to finish. From the moment we boarded the bus, she provided clear and engaging explanations about the history of the places we visited. Throughout the day, Ms. Yurika demonstrated outstanding professionalism, kindness, and dedication. She remained attentive to the group at all times, ensuring everyone felt comfortable and well-informed. Her detailed explanations of the customs and traditions of each temple made the experience even more meaningful and enriching. She was always willing to help and made sure all our needs were met, which made us feel truly cared for. Thanks to her enthusiasm and knowledge, the tour was not only informative but also very enjoyable. My family and I had an amazing time, and this experience will remain unforgettable for us. We sincerely appreciate Ms. Yurika for her time and dedication in making this day so special. Thank you very much, Ms. Yurika

This tour is a great way to visit Nara and Uji. The time allotted was enough to tour each site. Also, our guide, Yurika, was very informative and guided us accordingly. She was also very accommodating to questions and requests.

Our tour guide Ms Vivi is friendly and helpful . She give us google map of the places to visit at the itinerary place,and when we are lost ,give us google map to assist us to get to our bus. She even lent me her power bank to charge my hp. Highly recommend of her excellent service .

Everything was good could wish there was more time to explore Nara as I could get lost in there for hours and hours and still find something to be mesmerised at. although I really did get lost in a forest so make sure to read the signs properly if your gonna look for all the shrines and temples located around Nara. if your not going to the unseen you’ll spend 3hours in uni which was really nice I was able to walk to every temples and shrines and even have time for lunch and indulge in matcha flavoured desserts. allthough I don’t recommend plain matcha itself as it is quite blend in a way .

On my first trip to Nara, I really didn't expect there to be so many deer – it was almost scary! Seeing the hordes of them swarm you for deer crackers, bumping into you, biting at your clothes, and even trying to eat the dolls on your bag was quite frightening 😱. Entering Todai-ji Temple felt like a huge relief, finally escaping the deer! I also understand why there aren't many food vendors here, haha! Todai-ji itself is truly magnificent, and the Great Buddha is awe-inspiring. Leaving Nara and heading to Uji, I found it to be much more serene than Nara. Whether walking through Byodo-in Temple, the shopping streets, or along the Uji River, it felt so relaxing. The matcha ramen was delicious, although the matcha takoyaki and gyoza didn't have a strong matcha flavor, they were still really good! Since we had a young child with us, we skipped the onsen and instead enjoyed a leisurely appreciation of Uji! Our tour guide this time was quite young and seemed a bit inexperienced, but I could tell she had a soft heart, constantly wanting to wait for late passengers. However, since there was a whole busload of people waiting, the driver had to leave after stopping twice without them. Having been on quite a few day trips, I've noticed that many tour guides are quite interactive with the passengers on the bus. This guide must have been new; I hope she improves with time!

Today's tour led by Etta is fantastic! She is very energetic and super passionate on showing us where we could go; although we think that it might be better if the tour allows us to stay at Nara longer, overall it is a very convenient trip to go through Nara and Uji and see the very important sites

Etta was a great guide, she spoke very fluently to all ethnicities on the tour. It was a long day of driving and we got wet by the rain but definitely worth it and would recommend. Unfortunately we had tattoos so could not participate in the onsen/hot spring activity.

This tour was simply amazing perfectly designed, well-paced, and filled with unique spots that gave us a true feel of the local culture. Every stop had something special: beautiful views, rich history, and moments of wonder. But what truly made it unforgettable was Etta, our guide. Her passion and energy were contagious, and her English was absolutely flawless — clear, expressive, and natural, making everything easy to follow and deeply engaging. She’s not just knowledgeable, but a gifted storyteller who brings each place to life. Her kindness, humor, and care made us feel like more than just tourists. It was one of the best experiences we’ve had on any trip, and Etta played the biggest part in that. If you ever have the chance to do this tour with her, take it you’ll walk away informed, inspired, and completely moved. Thank you, Etta, for an unforgettable day!

Our tour guide, Lucia, was amazing! One day before the trip, she texted us a reminder about the meeting time and other important details. The trip started exactly as planned. We went to Nara Park first, and on the way, she mentioned other nearby attractions we could check out. Even more impressively, she texted everyone a list of those places along with Google Maps links. Like, what??? 10/10 effort! At the first stop, we left right on schedule—even though two group members didn’t make it back to the meeting point on time—because we had to continue to Uji. I really appreciated that. Sometimes, it’s not fair for everyone else to wait when most of the group is being punctual. At the second location, Uji, Lucia did the same thing: she gave everyone helpful suggestions and links. So even when she wasn’t guiding us directly, everyone in the group could still plan how to spend their day without feeling lost. I thought that was really thoughtful and well-organized.

We are very grateful to our tour guide Zheng Lu for leading us on this trip to Nara Park. We had a wonderful interaction with the lovely Nara deer and it left us with unforgettable memories. Advantages: * Rich professional knowledge: * The tour guide is well versed in the history, culture, and ecological habits of Nara deer in Nara Park. His explanations are vivid and interesting, and easy to understand, which gave us a deeper understanding of Nara Park. * Enthusiastic service attitude: * The tour guide was very kind and friendly, always smiling, patiently answering our questions and taking good care of the needs of every group member, especially assisting tourists with the precautions when interacting with Nara deer. * Smooth itinerary arrangement: * The tour guide arranged the itinerary very thoughtfully and managed the time just right, allowing us to fully experience the essence of Nara Park, including famous attractions such as Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, within a limited time. * Strong adaptability: * Good sense of humor: * The tour guide's explanation is humorous, making the journey full of laughter and creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Summary: Zheng Lu is an excellent tour guide, professional, enthusiastic and humorous, and made our trip to Nara Park very rewarding. I highly recommend tour guide Zheng Lu and look forward to having the opportunity to join a tour group led by tour guide Zheng Lu again next time. Rating: * Professional knowledge: ★★★★★ * Service attitude: ★★★★★ * Itinerary arrangement: ★★★★★ * Adaptability: ★★★★★ * Overall satisfaction: ★★★★★