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The half day tour, My precious home town Fushimi and Uji
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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.
Hi my name is Mana. I'm 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 . 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!The fun, hand-drawn illustrations I use on my tours are also very popular—most of my guests take photos of them.
Reviews
Jose C.
“Mana is the perfect guide”
Not only is Mana knowledgeable, she has a great sense of humor that will make your trip memorable.
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Mana F.
Dear Jose, Thank you very much for your wonderful review, even though Kyoto’s unique hot and humid weather meant we could not finish the tour to the end. Kyoto, known as the thousand-year capital, has inherited many traditional and unique cultural customs. Bamboo is considered a symbol of long life in Japan. Next time, I hope you can visit Japan — the country of longevity — during a more comfortable season. I wish you both good health and happiness for many years to come. Thank you Mana
Andre J.
“Learning Deep Rich Kyoto History with Mana”
Mana was a great tour guide. She led us to all the places we wanted to visit and even taught us some Japanese along the way. She was very knowledgeable about all the places we went to and explained all the history behind the landmarks we faced. She does walk pretty fast for a senior haha so it was a little hard to keep up, but she was always accommodating to us when it came to breaks when we asked. Anyone wanting to learn the real about Kyoto, I highly recommend Mana.
Mana F.
Dear Andre Thank you very much for sending me your review. It was a very hot and humid day, and some people were not feeling well, so it was quite challenging, but I’m very glad that I was able to guide both of you until the end of the tour. Has everyone recovered since then? I sincerely hope that all of you will stay healthy and continue enjoying wonderful trips together in the future! Even when you’re young, you shouldn’t be overconfident about your health! haha Thank you Mana
Anton P.
“Good immersion into history ”
Enjoyed time with the guide! It was a treat to visit important sights and learn interesting facts, stories, and tales!
Mana F.
Dear Anton Thank you very much for your wonderful review. Kyoto is called the thousand-year capital, and because it suffered relatively little damage from wars and natural disasters, many historical buildings still remain here today. There are also countless fascinating legends and stories connected to them. The people of Kyoto take great pride in preserving and passing these traditions on to future generations. I would be very happy if you could visit Kyoto again and again in the future. We will always be here to welcome you. Thank you Mana
$100/ per group
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Arashiyama Morning Highlights: Bamboo, Temples & Scenic Views
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Fully customizable your own private tour in Kyoto
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Fully customizable your own private tour in Kyoto
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A Zen Immersion at Daitoku-ji Temple: Gardens and Tea
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