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Uchiko Tour from Matsuyama by Kaz
Joined 2017
Uchiko used to prosper thanks to the production of Japanese vegetable wax until the days of the Taisho period (1912-1926).The Yokaichi and Gokoku Quarter is now the Historic District Preservation Zone.On both sides of approx. 600 street, about 100 houses are traditional residences. Visitors to Uchiko from noisy cities will find themselves remembering with nostalgia how all of Japan used to be.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
At JR Matsuyama Station
Kosho-ji Temple
The Yokaichi & Gokoku Historic Preservation Zone (where you walk therough the zone, exploring the shops along the way)
Shimo-haga Residence
Museum of Commerce & Domestic Life
Uchiko-za Theater
Uchiko Fresh Park of Karari (where you have lunch)
Tenjin Japanese Paper Factory ( wher you are expected to make paper yourself )
IKazaki Kite Museum
Ending Point
At JR Matsuyama Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
guide travel expenses ( train expenses both from JR Matsuyama to JR Uchiko and from JR Uchiko to JR Matsuyama)
guide's lunch bill
travel expenses ( If you have Japan Rail Pass, there is no extra expenses for you. But if you haven't, train expenses both from JR Matsuyama to JR Uchiko and from JR Uchiko to JR Matsuyama. )
taxi fare in Uchiko
from JR Uchiko Station to Kosho-ji Temple : 700 yen / car
from Uchiko-za Theater to Fresh Park of Karari : 800 yen /car
from Fresh Park of Karari to Tenjin Japanese Paper Factory : 900 yen/ car
from Japanese Paper Factory to IKazaki Kite Museum : 600 yen /car
from Ikazaki Kite museum to JR Uchiko Station : 600 yen /car
entance fee and others ( a guide can pass free )
Kamihaga Residence : 500 yen / adult (250 yen /child)
Museum of Commerce & Domestic Life : 200 yen / adult ( 100 yen /child)
Uchiko-za Theater : 400 yen / adult (200 yen /child)
Tenjin Japanese Paper Factory : ( if you want to make paper here ) 500 yen /person
Ikazaki Kite Museum : 300 yen / adult ( 150 yen /child )
lunch bill
Tour Important Information
Gathering time is set at 9:00 in the morning at the JR Matsuyama Station. You should be punctual. If you have Japan Rail Pass, you don't have to pay an extra charge to travel to Uchiko. But there is a procedure in the station for you to do.
The taxi car holds up to 4 passengers Including me, a guide. So when you are 3 members, all of us can get in a car. But when you are 4 to 7 members, you should need another car and have to take 2 cars in total.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you at other areas in Shikoku, if you would burden my travel expenses. The expenses are, for example, 8,000 yen at Kochi.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2017
About Tour Guide Kaz （和夫）
Hi, everyone. I am Kaz. I live in Ehime, which is opposite from Hiroshima across the Seto Inland Sea.
There is no Shinkansen bullet train here, but there are many things to see. You will have a relaxed, peaceful time, feeling as if time were passing slowly. And you will find lots of beautiful things. For example, there has been a tradition in people's behavior that they will show their hospitalityby serving tea or cakes to walking pilgrims. There have been many who want to visit the temples belonging to the Shikoku 88 Sacred Places, as a pilgrim.
There is also abundance of natural beauty. You can see high mountains extending to the far distance and rivers running through the area. It goes without saying that there is a lot of delicious food.
I am looking forward to seeing you. Please come visit Japan, and discover hidden treasure. Thank you.
Reviews
Simon P.
The tour exploring traditional Japan in Matsuyama.
Customized
“Historical View of Matsuyama”
We had a great guided tour given by Kaz in Matsuyama. He had a challenge of making the tour interesting for teenagers all the way up to a 79 year old!.. He met the challenge with great enthusiasm, and as a result we saw parts of Matsuyama that we would not have seen on our own, I believe not even some locals know what we experienced. Thanks Kaz!
Kaz （和夫）
(3 reviews)Thank you for your message to me, Simon. I also had a good time with you and your family members. What you were interested in led to us to a local sake brewer, which began its operation 1bout 120 years ago, and to a cozy garden of the most prestigios inn hotel in Matsuyama with a history of about 400 years. These are the spots they don't visit in a usual tour. As you said, among local people there are few who are so aware of these as you are. I hope you will come to Japan again some day in the future. Finally, please send my regards to your family. Thank you very much again, Simon !
“Matsuyama & surrounds”
Kaz was very helpful, reliable, well informed and responsive. A pleasure to have as a personal guide in unknown territory.
Kaz （和夫）
(3 reviews)Thank you very much, Bob. I think you could stay in Ehime at a good time becuase it was just around the autumn festival day in Matsuyama. I hope you will visit Shikoku again in the future.
“Kochi Castle, Buddhist temple, beach ”
We had an awesome time with Kaz. We were able to see quite a lot and Kaz was very informative about the places we visited. Highly recommend!
Kaz （和夫）
(3 reviews)Thank you very much for your message, Chelsea. The tour was not a long one,a half-day tour, but I think you could experience good places in Kochi. Now a big typhoon is attacking Japan. It is lucky for you that you could avoid it. The T-shirt your mother gave me at the pier suits very well. Please send my best regards to her. I would like to say again, thank you very much for having a good time with me.
$244/ per group
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