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”.
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
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
guide fee, hotel pick-up in Kyoto city ,transportation fee and admission fee of the guide
Admission fee, transportation. lunch, meal,
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
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!
Leslie P.
“Amazing Experience!”
Mana was so fun to be with the entire day. She has endless energy. With her expertise we were able to see much more than we could have on our own. We learned a lot and we have great photos to enjoy. Our highest recommendation.
Susan A.
“Very Best Guide to show you Kyoto and more”
Go with Mana if you you’re looking for the best guide to show you Kyoto and share its rich history in a fun and exciting way. Mana will structure your day so that you’ll be able to visit more sites than you dreamed possible. In addition to the sightseeing, Mana has a secret way to teach you basic Japanese phases that are easy to remember .
Mana F.
Dear Susan Thank you so much for sending such a wonderful review. I truly appreciate that you traveled all the way to Kyoto from far away. I could really relate to your interest in Japan’s healthy food, especially soups. As someone from the same generation, I sincerely wish for both of us to stay healthy and live a vibrant life! Mana
Sebastian B.
“Excellent and caring guide for Kyoto”
Mana was very knowledgeable and had the best attitude during our tour. She not only told us about the sites we saw, but also about Japanese culture and history, as well as some of her personal stories. She would also crack the occasional joke when appropriate. Would definitely recommend her and hire her services again if we ever come back!
Mana F.
Dear Sebastian, Thank you so much for sending a high-rated review right after our tour ended. I was still on the train heading home, but your kind words instantly wiped away my fatigue. On Valentine's Day, I received a gift even more wonderful than chocolate—a heartfelt review from a lovely newlywed couple. It truly made my day! Thank you for choosing Japan and choosing me from so far away. Wishing you a safe journey home! Mana
$107/ per group