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The Fascination of Uji & Fushimi

Day Trip
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This tour is designed for Kyoto repeaters who would like to explore southern areas of Kyoto rich in historic and scenic sites. Uji is famous for the production of high-quality tea and Byodo-in Temple, a World Heritage site. Fushimi well-known for the production of Japanese sake was a battle ground before the Meiji Restoration ( 1868 ) between pro and anti Tokugawa Shogunate troops.

Kyoto Tour Guide - Yoshihisa T.
Yoshihisa T.
4.96 / 5
(188 reviews)
09:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Uji Station

Byodo-in Temple Ujigami Shrine ( a World Heritage site ) Walking along the Uji River

Teradaya Inn Gekkeikan Sake Museum Jukkoku-bune Boat Riding

Ending Point

Keihan Chushojima Station

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What‘s included

guide fee

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What‘s not included

transportation fee ( you and guide ), lunch, dinner and entrance fee for Byodo-in Temple ( 600 yen ), Teradaya Inn ( 400 yen ), Gekkeikan Museum ( 300yen ) and Jukkoku-bune boat riding ( 1200 yen ) .

Tour Important Information

You will take a train of Keihan Line from Uji to Fushimi, about a 15 minute ride.

The cost for dinner at the izakaya ranges from 3,000 yen to 5, 000 yen per person, depending on what and how much you eat and drink.

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It is desirable to carry overseas travel insurance because the guide is not liable for any damage or loss incurred during the tour. It is also requested to bring enough Japanese yen with you because some restaurants and taxis do not accept credit cards.





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Kyoto Tour Reviews

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Jorge C.

3 / 5
Apr 23, 2024

A Three-day Tour in Kyoto and Kobe

Kyoto
3 days

Customized

Tour in Kyoto & Kobe

Yoshi is a very nice person, he guided us through the golden and silver pavillion, as well as a city tour through Kobe. His recommendation for lunch and dinner were great. It was sometimes hard to follow his explanations, he needs to improve his English skills. Also, when asked something particular of the Japanese culture and history, constantly he didn't know the answers. While on Kobe he made us walk through very steep streets just to show us a neighborhood which was not that relevant to us westerners.

Jorge C.

Thank you for your review for my tour in Kyoto and Kobe. I will try to improve my explanations so that non-native speakers of English can well understand our history and culture. I am sorry if you were not so much interested in Former Foreigner's residential area on the steep hills in Kobe. Yoshie

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Patrick B.

5 / 5
Apr 22, 2024

My Favorite Golden Route: Kyoto One-day Tour

Kyoto
8 hours

Very impressive Knowledge about Kyoto‘s history

We had a great day with him. We learnt a lot and are very happy to have him tomorrow again.

Patrick B.

Hi Patrick. Thank you very much for such a quick review for today's tour. I really had a pleasant time guiding and talking with you two. I am glad that I can guide you tomorrow, too. Have a good night! Yoshie

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Katrina B.

5 / 5
Apr 19, 2024

My Favorite Golden Route: Kyoto One-day Tour

Kyoto
8 hours

Absolute wonderful ????

Yoshi greeted us with h a smile and a gift of origami that his lovely wife made for us. We headed on the Golden route for a day of jaw dropping temples, serene gardens and hidden gems. A delicious lunch of ramen refuelled us for the afternoon. We walked around 15kms and caught local train lines. Learnt about the history of Japan geographically and also some the of the arts and poetry that Yoshi was very fond of. It was delightful! We were sad to part and our family of 5 (including 3 teenage sons) loved spending time with Yoshi. We recommend you take at least $300 cash (for a family our size) for temple entries (about $20-30 each temple), lunch, souvenirs etc. and don’t forget your Goshuinchou book for temple stamps for a precious keepsake. We highly recommend this full day out with Yoshi :)

Katrina B.

Hi Katrina. I really appreciate your kind review for my tour in Kyoto. I had a fun time guiding and talking with you and your family. I am very pleased to learn that you enjoyed the essay of Yoshida Kenko, a Buddhist priest, and the waka poem of Fujiwara no Teika, a renowned waka poet. I hope you will continue a pleasant tour and return home with lots of nice memories of Japan. Best wishes. Yoshie

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