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.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
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
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
guide fee
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 ) .
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.
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.
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?
Lachlan M.
“History and Story Excellence ”
On a busy day, partly rainy day in October, a beautiful mix between tourist filled sights and quiet off beat locations. Yoshie's knowledge of history, and insight on all locations are unmatched, blended the fantastic imagery and scenic walks, definitely a tour I'd do again in different seasons. Thank you Yoshie for an unforgettable experience!
Yoshihisa T.
Hi Lachlan. Thank you so much for your excellent review for my tour in Kyoto. I also enjoyed myself guiding and talking with you two. I hope our paths will cross again during the cherry blossom or autumn foliage season. With best wishes. Yoshie
Michael C.
“Golden Day with Yoshi”
My wife and I were blessed to have booked Yoshihisa for his Golden Route Tour. Although the tour entailed a full day visiting many diffent temples and shrines we were never rushed. Yoshi has a very strong knowledge of the history and stories behind the sites we visited that goes beyond the typical guide script. We enjoyed a bowl of tasty ramen and cold beer for lunch and to top the day off he invited us to join him at his favorite izakaya spot in local neignborhood. Great overall experience.
Yoshihisa T.
Hi Mike. I truly appreciate your excellent comment on my tour in Kyoto. It was very pleasant guiding and talking with you two since you had a great interest in our history and culture. I hope you will return home safely with lots of nice memories of Japan. Ichigo Ichie Yoshie
Dmitry L.
“Excellent tour with great memories ”
We enjoyed our full day tour of Kyoto with Yoshie. He is a very knowledgeable guide and leads his tour with enthusiasm and vigor- we were able to see 3 major sites and at the end of the day had a very memorable dinner in one of the izakayas (traditional Japanese pubs). Yoshie made our day in Kyoto a lasting memory! Dmitry , Lisa
Yoshihisa T.
Hi Dmitry & Lisa. Thank you very much for your heartwarming comment on my tour in Kyoto. I also had a pleasant time guiding and talking with you two. I am glad that you liked the dinner at the izakaya a lot. With best wishes. Ichigo Ichie! Yoshie
$250/ per group