The half day tour, My precious home town Fushimi and Uji
Joined 2017
The customized must-see tour of an Serene classical Atmosphere of south of Kyoto .Walk through country riverside path and beautiful garden of Byodoin . Visit Sake Brewery. ( watch and taste making Japanese sake. ) Visit Fushimi Inari shrine.This tour not only visits the photogenic Fushimi Inari and Byodoin Temple, but you will also be able to gain more knowledge of the Inari shrine and the brand name of green tea “Uji Cha”.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Kyoto (Kyoto station )
Your hotel or Kyoto station
I will pick you up at your hotel
Byodoin
Byodoin is designated as one of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites. Byodoin is located in Uji city which is famous for its brand name Japanese tea in Japan. You can enjoy walking the front street with the aroma of green tea which is the local specialty. The area was the stage of the ancient novel, "Tale of Genji", so you may feel the air of tranquility.
Gettkeikan Okura museum
Fushimi is famous for its Sake. Many legendary Sake breweries are located in Fushimi. You will enjoy visiting a classic Sake brewery museum where you might slip back to the good old days when the Sake brewery was in operation.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
１Fushimi Inari shrine is the main house (headquarter, grand shrine ) of 30,000 Inari shrines in Japan. The deity is the god of bountiful harvests and prosperous business. The shrine is famous for 'Senbon Torii' meaning 1000 shrine gates. The gates lead up to the top of Mt. Inari.
Ending point
I will drop you off at your hotel
Ending Point
Your hotel or last area
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up in Kyoto city ,transportation fee and admission fee of the guide
Admission fee, transportation. lunch, meal,
Tour Important Information
If there are individuals under the age of 20, alcohol-related facilities are generally excluded from the schedule. If you plan to visit Sake brewery or have lunch along the way, please make a reservation in advance, preferably within 5 hours. The reservation for the tea ceremony may be fully booked, and there are cases where reservations cannot be made
At least 3 days of notice required before a booking
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 2017
About Tour Guide Mana F.
Hello, my name is Mana. I am a National Licensed Tour Guide in English. I was born and raised in Kyoto. I worked for the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters after I graduated from university.
I know lots about Kyoto's cultures and festivals . I am good at walking. After I got married, I have been in Shiga for over 30 years. I work for at high school as a part time teacher. I am flexible in Kyoto and Shiga. I am practicing ”Rakugo”a traditional Japanese comedic storytelling art, to make my tours more enjoyable and filled with laughter. Let’s laugh together during my tours!
Reviews
Katherine L.
“Half day Tour”
Mana is very efficient tour guide and spoke English well. We appreciated her knowledge and passion about Kyoto. We enjoyed are quick lessons about the Japanese language. Thank you
Mana F.
Dear Katherine, I was so happy that you kindly remembered to send such a lovely review. Since I hadn’t been able to reach you at all before the tour started, I honestly thought it might be “a no-show cancellation.” That’s why I was especially glad when we finally met! Seeing you enjoying the trip with your wonderful daughter was heartwarming—and, I must admit, a bit enviable for me as I can’t easily go on trips with my three sons. I'm happy you enjoyed visiting the Sake brewery even though I don't drink alcohol. I truly hope you continue to enjoy many more wonderful journeys with your daughter! Thank you Mana
Tham/kris E.
“Mana is the Best!”
we do recommend it Mana is the best tour guide" expresses a strong positive recommendation for a tour guide named Mana. This suggests that the speaker or group has had a very positive experience with Mana and believes they are an exceptional guide, making them highly recommended. Kris & Kia Hawai'i
Mana F.
Dear Kris & Kia Thank you so much for sending such a wonderful review so promptly. I truly enjoyed hearing many interesting and fun stories about your country. Since I also love shopping, it made me very happy to see you shopping so freely and joyfully! Thank you very much for the lovely gift — I really love it. It would be my great pleasure to guide your wonderful family and many friends around Kyoto someday. I sincerely look forward to staying in touch with you. Thank you Mana
Julie K.
“Great time in Kyoto!”
We had a fantastic tour with Mana. She was very pleasant and accommodating with our needs, schedule, locations, and adapting to the adverse weather we faced. Very knowledgeable about the sites and temples we visited. She went above and beyond with navigating us around Kyoto, and spent more time than planned with us while helping translate at a specialty shop with a big purchase. We recommend Mana, She is wonderful!
Mana F.
Dear Julie, It brings us great joy as Japanese people that you, who love Japan and are deeply interested in its history, will carry on the spirit of the samurai. The bamboo incorporated in a special way by the original owner is a symbol of longevity and prosperity, and has long been believed to be inhabited by divine spirits. Being present at the time of your purchase at the shop was a valuable experience for me as well. I sincerely hope that your household will continue to prosper in your beautiful country, and that the spirit, heart, and skill of the samurai will be passed down for generations to come. Thank you very much Mana
$112/ per group
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