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
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
Cindy L.
“Very accommodating guide”
Mana was very accommodating to our family of 4 for a tour of Kyoto. She definitely grew up up in the city & we appreciate her stories and even some Japanese lessons. I will say her English is a bit more broken up than we expected but we appreciated her hospitality and flexibility with our family.
Mana F.
Dear Cindy, How is your husband’s foot doing? December 28th is generally considered the last working day of the year, and I was fortunate to conclude my final work day of 2024 with a very polite and wonderful family. In the morning on New Year’s Day, the most important holiday for Japanese people, receiving your high-scoring review brought me such a refreshing and joyful feeling. It was as if I were a child receiving a special New Year’s gift (Otoshidama). During the New Year, we exchange greeting cards that are postcards called Nengajo, and I would like to include my wish that 2025 will be a wonderful year for you and your family. Thank you very much for giving me a high score review despite my clumsy English. I will continue to work hard and keep studying without using aging as an excuse. Mana
$107/ per group
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