The Fascination of Uji & Fushimi
Joined 2016
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!
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
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 ) .
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
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
“Best Guide for Kyoto”
Yoshi-San was an extremely polite, organized and passionate tour guide. He’s extremely efficient too as he’s able to cover major sites in a timely manner. He’s always helpful even helping us to plan our onward journey to Osaka, which he’s not involved in. Thank you again Yoshi-San
Yoshihisa T.
Hi Sam-San. Thank you very much for your nice review for my tour in Kyoto. I am pleased that you and your family had a pleasant tour with me, viewing some of the late autumn foliage in Ryoan-ji Temple. I hope you had a nice tour in Osaka, too. I wish all of you good health and the best of luck this year. Yoshie
“Wonderful Tour of Kyoto!”
We had a great experience with Yoshie on his Kyoto Golden Route tour! From start to finish, his knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendly personality made the day unforgettable. I only wish we had more time to spend with him—one day wasn’t enough! It was such a pleasure to learn about many of Kyoto’s famous places and he even took photos for us that we’ll enjoy for years to come. He packs in a lot, so be ready for an active day with plenty of walking and public transport. And don’t miss the chance to visit his friend’s izakaya—it’s the perfect way to end the day. We’ve been recommending Yoshie to everyone we know who’s planning a trip to Japan. If you’re visiting Kyoto, don’t miss the chance to explore it with such a knowledgeable and kind guide. He is truly the best!
Yoshihisa T.
Happy New Year, Sean. Thank you so much for your wonderful review for my tour, My Favorite Golden Route. It was a big delight that you were able to view the best autumn foliage on Dec. 2nd thanks to the exceptional summer heat last year. I am also pleased that you enjoyed the tour from the beginning to the end, including the dinner at my favorite izakaya. I hope to see you again at a cherry blossom season, if possible. With best wishes. Yoshie
“Golden Route with Yoshie on Christmas Day!”
Spending time with Yoshie, taking my family and I around the main sites of Kyoto on Christmas Day was a positively memorable one! He was a consummate guide! Without Yoshie, we would not have seen half as much and learn as much as we did! Yoshie knows how to take great pictures of my family and I, as well as the sweet spots for fantastic photos of the sites we visited. He took us to a lovely place for lunch and a great izakaya for dinner! (optional) It was a real pleasure to have been acquainted with Yoshie for the day.
Yoshihisa T.
Hi BB-San. Thank you so much for your excellent review and nice photos. I am delighted to learn that you and your family enjoyed every minute of my tour in Kyoto. It was great to have been able to see some of the beautiful autumn foliage in Ryoan-ji Temple at Christmas time. I hope our paths will cross again someday in the future. Best wishes. Yoshie
$244/ per group
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