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The Fascination of Uji & Fushimi

Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in Temple

The back of the ten yen coin and Phoenix Hall

The golden Phoenix, an imaginary bird, and the roof of the hall.

Wisteria in full blossom at Byodo-in Temple

An approach to Byodo-in Temple

The scenery of the Uji River

The Uji River and Asagiri-bashi Bridge

Asagiri-bashi Bridge spanning the Uji River

The stone statue of Murasaki Shikibu, author of the Tale of Genji, the oldest novel in the world, near Uji Bridge.

The torii gate to Ujigami Shrine, a World Heritage site

The oratory hall of Ujigami Shrine

The sanctuary of Ujigami Shrine, the oldest wooden shrine structure in Japan

Nagare-zukuri style of the roof design, the sanctuary of Ujigami Shrine

Teradaya Inn in Fushimi, where Sakamoto Ryouma, a Japanese hero just before Meiji Restoration, stayed a couple of months.

Teradaya Inn in Fushimi

Kyoto Private Tour - Entrance to Kizakura Kappa Country in Fushimi Kizakura: yellow cherry blossom - Kappa: imaginary frog-like animal said to be living in a deep pond

Entrance to Kizakura Kappa Country in Fushimi Kizakura: yellow cherry blossom - Kappa: imaginary frog-like animal said to be living in a deep pond

Trademark of Kizakura Kappa Country

Beer tasting set at Kizakura Kappa Country

Ryouma Gozen ( a set lunch ) at Kizakura Kappa Country

Gekkeikan Sake Brewery in Fushimi

Matsumoto Sake Brewery in Fushimi

At Wakaba, a long-standing, popular izakaya restaurant in Fushimi

The Fascination of Uji & Fushimi

Day Trip

Joined 2016

Yoshihisa T.

4.97 / 5

(287 reviews)

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Kyoto

Japanese (Native), English

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Yoshihisa T.)

Up to 5 people

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.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

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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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

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 Sake Museum ( 600 yen ) and Jukkoku-bune boat riding ( 1500 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.

Important message from the supplier

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.

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 2016

Yoshihisa T.

4.97 / 5

(287 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Yoshihisa T.

Hi. My name is Yoshihisa. Call me "Yoshie", please. It means good or O.K. in Japanese. I live in Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, located just in between Kyoto and Nara. I was born and raised in Iga, Mie Prefecture. Iga is a birthplace of ninja and a renowned haiku poet, Matsuo Basho. I might be a descendant of ninja. I aim at becoming a linguistic ninja, following a part of Basho's lifestyle with the incorporation of seasonal changes into my tours. In addition to visiting famous temples and shrines, I invite you to lesser-known places of historic interest.

Once in a month I go hiking or mountain climbing with some friends mainly in mountains surrounding Kyoto and Nara basins. Recently I have got intrigued by the charms of Buddhist statues, which are manifestations of people's wishes and prayers. I also like izakaya (Japanese-style taverns) hopping, tasting delicious dishes and locally brewed sake at reasonable prices. Especially I like communicating with people from home and abroad, talking face to face. Some of the above-mentioned elements are included in my walking tours. I hope you will discover new aspects of cultural and natural beauty in Kansai area through one of my tours which you could never gain otherwise.

One of my favorite phrases that come from Zen Buddhism is Ichigo Ichie or this meeting-but only once in a lifetime. My interpretation goes this way: This place and this moment never cross again. Each and every good encounter, however, lingers on like the sound of a temple bell. Won't you explore a deeper world of Japanese culture in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka with me?

Reviews

Kendall R.

5 / 5

Jun 5, 2026

A Five-hour Tour in Nara for Kendall's Family

Jun 5, 2026

Nara

5 hours

Customized

“Great tour around Nara”

Our five-hour tour of Nara with Yoshihisa was fantastic, and we highly recommend him. From the very beginning, his communication leading up to the day was clear and helpful, making the planning seamless. As soon as we met at the train station, he went above and beyond by helping us resolve an issue with our IC cards that we couldn't fix on our own, which saved our trip back home. Another thoughtful touch was a beautiful gift of origami made by his wife, which was a wonderful surprise. Yoshihisa did a great job tailoring the day to our specific interests. We started at a beautiful garden, which was a major interest of ours, before exploring the temples. Throughout the day, he handled all the logistics of getting tickets at each site and guided us smoothly, sharing useful information about Japanese customs, history, and traditions. He was also glad to answer all of our questions and selected a site for a great lunch. We kept up a quick pace to fit everything in, allowing us to see many great temples and sites around Nara before returning to the station. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, helpful, and organized guide, definitely book a tour with Yoshihisa.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Kendall. I appreciate your excellent comment on my tour in Nara. I am very pleased to learn that you and your family enjoyed the Nara tour with me a lot. I also had lots of fun, guiding and talking with you all. I wish every one of you good health and the best of luck. Yoshie

Julia J.

5 / 5

Jun 1, 2026

My Favorite Golden Route: Kyoto One-day Tour

The Fascination of Uji & Fushimi

Itinerary

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Tour Important Information

Important message from the supplier

Cancellation Policy

About Tour Guide Yoshihisa T.

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