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Kyoto Private Tour - Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in Temple
Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - The back of the ten yen coin and Phoenix Hall
The back of the ten yen coin and Phoenix Hall
Kyoto Private Tour - The golden Phoenix, an imaginary bird, and the roof of the hall.
The golden Phoenix, an imaginary bird, and the roof of the hall.
Kyoto Private Tour - Wisteria in full blossom at Byodo-in Temple
Wisteria in full blossom at Byodo-in Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - An approach to Byodo-in Temple
An approach to Byodo-in Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - The scenery of the Uji River
The scenery of the Uji River
Kyoto Private Tour - The Uji River and Asagiri-bashi Bridge
The Uji River and Asagiri-bashi Bridge
Kyoto Private Tour - Asagiri-bashi Bridge spanning the Uji River
Asagiri-bashi Bridge spanning the Uji River
Kyoto Private Tour - The stone statue of Murasaki Shikibu, author of the Tale of Genji, the oldest novel in the world, near Uji Bridge.
The stone statue of Murasaki Shikibu, author of the Tale of Genji, the oldest novel in the world, near Uji Bridge.
Kyoto Private Tour - The torii gate to Ujigami Shrine, a World Heritage site
The torii gate to Ujigami Shrine, a World Heritage site
Kyoto Private Tour - The oratory hall of Ujigami Shrine
The oratory hall of Ujigami Shrine
Kyoto Private Tour - The oratory hall of Ujigami Shrine
The oratory hall of Ujigami Shrine
Kyoto Private Tour - The sanctuary of Ujigami Shrine, the oldest wooden shrine structure in Japan
The sanctuary of Ujigami Shrine, the oldest wooden shrine structure in Japan
Kyoto Private Tour - Nagare-zukuri style of the roof design, the sanctuary of Ujigami Shrine
Nagare-zukuri style of the roof design, the sanctuary of Ujigami Shrine
Kyoto Private Tour - Teradaya Inn in Fushimi, where Sakamoto Ryouma, a Japanese hero just before Meiji Restoration, stayed a couple of months.
Teradaya Inn in Fushimi, where Sakamoto Ryouma, a Japanese hero just before Meiji Restoration, stayed a couple of months.
Kyoto Private Tour - Teradaya Inn in Fushimi
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
Kyoto Private Tour - Trademark of Kizakura Kappa Country
Trademark of Kizakura Kappa Country
Kyoto Private Tour - Beer tasting set at Kizakura Kappa Country
Beer tasting set at Kizakura Kappa Country
Kyoto Private Tour - Ryouma Gozen  ( a set lunch ) at Kizakura Kappa Country
Ryouma Gozen ( a set lunch ) at Kizakura Kappa Country
Kyoto Private Tour - Gekkeikan Sake Brewery in Fushimi
Gekkeikan Sake Brewery in Fushimi
Kyoto Private Tour - Matsumoto Sake Brewery in Fushimi
Matsumoto Sake Brewery in Fushimi
Kyoto Private Tour - At Wakaba, a long-standing, popular izakaya restaurant in Fushimi
At Wakaba, a long-standing, popular izakaya restaurant in Fushimi

The Fascination of Uji & Fushimi

Day Trip
Kyoto Tour Guide - Yoshihisa T.

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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.

Itinerary

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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

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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 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.

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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 Guide - Yoshihisa T.

Joined 2016

Yoshihisa T.
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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

Kyoto and Nara

We are a family of three, two adults and one 10 year-old boy. We did a tour of Kyoto in a day and also did a half day tour of Nara with Yoshie. He is very knowledgeable, kind, and calm. The tour was a good pace. He picked a wonderful lunch restaurant that served the best Ramen. In the evening, he took us to an old friends Izakaya - it was such a treat to have an amazing local meal with a true local! We are so lucky to have had him as a tour guide during our first experience in Japan! Thank you, Yoshie!

Priyanka K.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Priyanka. Thank you so much for your heartwarming comment on my tour in Kyoto and Nara. I really enjoyed guiding and talking with you three, too. I am also glad that you liked the ramen for lunch and the dishes at the izakaya a lot. I hope you will return home safely with lots of good memories of Japan. With best wishes. Yoshie

Wonderful Day on the Golden Route of Kyoto

We enjoyed a wonderful day with Yoshi on the Golden tour. He is a former teacher and that really shows through in the way he clearly and patiently explains the sights and history associated with them. But more than that, he is kind and has a great sense of humor that leaves you feeling that you have spent the day with a new friend. He was more than willing to adjust the itinerary to our needs, and arranged for a meal at an izakaya for us that was the highlight of the day! If we return to Kyoto we will most certainly be in touch. Highly recommend his tour

Julie M.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Julie. I appreciate your wonderful comment on my tour, revised My Favorite Golden Route. I also enjoyed myself guiding and talking with you two. I am pleased to learn that you enjoyed the izakaya experience a lot after the tour. I hope our paths will cross someday soon. With the best wishes. Yoshie

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