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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
Yvonne S.
“Kyoto Tour”
Mana was very well prepared with materials to help make the whole experience complete. She had many insights and stories about the places we visited. She tailored her tour to what we said we definitely wanted to see and then added other areas of interest. She was very knowledgeable, warm and professional.Touring Kyoto with her really made you feel like you were getting the true local view.I definitely recommend her tour.
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Mana F.
Dear Yvonne, I was very happy to receive your wonderful review. At the last temple we visited, new rules were introduced for safety reasons. As a result, they were not very friendly to elderly visitors, and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to your mother. Bamboo is a symbol of longevity and flexibility, so I was disappointed by the temple’s lack of flexibility in this situation. Nevertheless, I hope this experience will not discourage you from coming back.. Please stay healthy and come visit Japan again to enjoy its beautiful scenery and bamboo. Thank you Mana
Pavanti P.
“Superb private guide”
Mana was organized, friendly, funny, insightful, super efficient and all around excellent guide through Kyoto. Tailored tour well and accommodated changes. Felt like we saw so much in such an efficient manner. Great commentary, visual printouts, fun tips on Japanese language and culture as well as excellent direction. Wish we booked her for more tours in Kyoto.
Mana F.
Dear Pavanti, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. The weather was nice and it was relatively uncrowded, so by using taxis frequently, we were able to visit many places efficiently. However, there are still many more spots I would have loved to show you. Please come back to Kyoto as many times as you like—I will be looking forward to seeing you again! Mana
David P.
“Some highlights of Kyoto with Mana san ”
We had a terrific day in Kyoto with our guide Mana. We started at The Golden Pavilion, then the Bamboo Forest, The Nijo Jo Castle and the Shibori Kimono Museum. Mana is an excellent guide. Her English is very good as is her knowledge of Kyoto and it's history. She was very well prepared, even using her own hand drawn maps and teaching aids - we can now count in Japanese! Would highly recommend if you are visiting Kyoto!
Mana F.
Dear David, Thank you very much for sending such a wonderful review. It is truly my passion—and my greatest joy—to guide guests like you who show a sincere interest in Japanese culture. I sincerely wish you a safe and amazing journey throughout the rest of your time in Japan. And since your coin landed inside the circle of frogs, it means you’ll return home safely! “Kaeru” means both “frog” and “to return,” so it’s a lucky sign for a safe journey home. Mana
$100/ per group
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Kyoto Heritage Walking Tour
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Arashiyama Morning Highlights: Bamboo, Temples & Scenic Views
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Kyoto Highlights: Bamboo Grove & Ancient Temples (4-Hour Private Tour)
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A Zen Immersion at Daitoku-ji Temple: Gardens and Tea
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A Zen Immersion at Daitoku-ji Temple: Gardens and Tea
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