Nara World Heritage Temple Tour with Kamameshi & Matcha
      From the "Ikaruga no Sato" (town of Ikaruga), known for Horyuji Temple, which boasts the world's oldest wooden architecture, we will smoothly tour the Nishinokyo area where Yakushiji Temple, with its Hakuho-era temple complex, and Toshodaiji Temple, founded by the monk Ganjin, in one day. Enjoy matcha green tea at Jikoin Temple, which is one of the Three Great Gardens of Yamato!
     What’s more. You will be able to view the Nara Palace Site Historical Park and Suzakumon from the bus window. 
Days of Operation

Everyday from 1 April, 2025 – 31 March, 2026 
(Except 14 Dec, 2025)
Duration
Approx. 7 hours 
Attractions

Horyuji Temple, Chuguji Temple, Jikoin Temple, Yakushiji Temple, Toshodai-ji Temple, Nara Palace Site Historical Park (from bus window）, Suzakumon (from bus window )
Departure
JR Nara Station 09:55 / Kintetsu Nara Station 10:00
Arrival
JR Nara Station 17:00 / Kintetsu Nara Station 17:05
Bus Company
Nara Kotsu
Fare
Adults
JPY 16,000
Children (6-12)
JPY 10,000
Important Notice
Bus fare and lunch are included.

Itinerary 
Departure 09:55
JR Nara Station (East Exit, Bus Stop No.4)#
Departure 10:00
Kintetsu Nara Station#
↓ (120 mins)





    Horyuji Temple, Chuguji Temple
↓ (40 mins)





   Lunch at Benkei, at the main gate of Horyuji Temple 
   (Kamameshi gozen will be served)
↓ (35 mins)





   Jikoin Temple (Macha green tea is served)
↓ (60 mins)





   Yakushiji Temple
↓ (50 mins)





   Toshodai-ji Temple
↓





  Nara Palace Site Historical Park , Suzakumon 
  (view from bus window only)
Arrival 17:00
JR Nara Station 
Arrival 17:05
Kintetsu Nara Station 
# Please arrive 10 mins before the scheduled departure time. 

Cancellation fee

・JPY 100 per person before the departure time shown on your E-ticket.  

Note: If you don't show up for a service and fail to cancel the reservation prior to scheduled departure, you are considered a no-show and all money associated with the reservation is forfeited. 

Please cancel your reservation via the “Manage my Booking” Page of Japan Bus Online website at https://japanbusonline.com/BookInquiry before the specified deadline. 


Important Notice
・If you'd like to change 'Seafood Kamameshi' to 'Wagyu Beef Kamameshi', please inform the guide on the day of the tour. Enjoy the authentic taste of Seafood Kamameshi!
・Please go directly to the boarding spot before departure, you do not need to go to sightseeing bus office to 
   complete any boarding procedure of this tour.
・Please present the confirmation email to the bus attendant for boarding. 
・Bus leaves on time, you are advised to allow sufficient time for boarding and arrive the boarding spot at least 10    
   minutes before scheduled departure time.
・The buildings and Buddhist statues you will see may differ in appearance or be unavailable for viewing due to construction work or other reasons.
・Some areas might be closed for visit in the event of festivals. 
・The sightseeing spots, order and duration of visit as well as fare are subject to change. The tour may delay due to traffic conditions. In such case, the order and duration of visit may be adjusted accordingly.
・Service may be delayed or suspended due to strong winds, rain, storms, or other foul weather which may hinder safe operation.
・Due to road condition and any circumstances beyond our control, departure or arrival time may change. 
・Always fasten your seatbelt while on the bus.
・Please allow enough time for transfer to the other modes of transport, because buses may be delayed due to traffic jams in peak season. 
・We accept no responsibility for any extra overnights or taxi fares caused by any delays due to Acts of God, delayed departure or arrivals, bad road or weather conditions, any circumstances beyond our control.
・All images shown are for illustration purpose only.

 

Audio Guides


We provide foreign language audio guides in English and Chinese (simplified and traditional) for your convenience. Our smartphone style device uses GPS to provide audio commentary as the bus moves from each destination.
While exploring off the bus, you can activate the audio guide at key points with a simple touch operation.

A route map in English and Chinese (simplified and traditional) will be available for each sightseeing spot you visit.
While sightseeing, the map can help guide you to key areas where you can use the audio guide for a smoother experience.

Operating Bus Company
Nara Kotsu Reservation Center
Tel: +81-(0)742-22-5110, Business hours: 9:00A.M to 7:00 P.M. (JST)※ in Japanese only.　
Please contact the operating bus company directly for bus operations. 

You can make an inquiry to JapanBusOnline@mail.j-bus.co.jp customer support center, KOBO Co., Ltd relating to reservations and payment of tickets.
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