Uji - A Special Journey to the City of Tea
My goal is for every guest to fully unwind. I value creating a calm, peaceful experience where you can escape the pressures of daily life. That’s why I design my tours to avoid large crowds and focus on a more relaxed, intimate atmosphere. If you have any specific requests and would like to combine this tour with other attractions, please do get in touch.
I would be happy to provide you with a quote, tailored specifically to your requirements, including a suggested price.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
In front of the Kyoto Tower
- Right next to the Kyoto-Station
Arrival at Uji Station
We will go from the Uji Station for a stroll around so it will be possible to take their time looking at some important stores and to get a first sense of Uji City.
Tea Shop - Tsuen
We will have a drink at Japan's oldest Tea Shop and spend a little time there. While we are there, I will tell you the most important things about the Way of Tea and Teaism.
The Phoenix Temple - Byōdō-in
We will visit the most famous Buddhist temple in Japan and take some time to relax and explore the temple at our own pace. I will show you round and tell you about the main highlights.
Uji-Temple
A very precious shrine that houses many cultural treasures. It is not far to the Ujikami Shrine. At this shrine, we can find spiritual peace
Ujikami-Temple
Here we will see the oldest surviving original Shinto temple, tucked away in a forest. We will get a real sense of what the atmosphere was like over 1,000 years ago.
Koshoji Temple
A beautiful Zen temple complex with few tourists—the perfect place to relax and take in the stunning mountain views.
Arrival at Kyoto Station
Ending Point
Trip back to Kyoto Station
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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
- Personal Expenses
- Food and Drink (Around 2000 Yen)
- Admission Fee
Byodoin - 700 Yen per Person (Adult) / 400 Yen Teens / 300 Yen Children
Koshoji Temple - 500 Yen per Person (Adult)
Tour Important Information
* This Tour involes a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortables shoes. However, if you are unable to walk very far, just let me know and I will arrange a Taxi.
* This tour is not wheelchair accessible
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Important message from the supplier
Travel expenses as well as food and drink must be paid for by the participant.
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
About Tour Guide Robert K.
Hello from the enchanting Kyoto!
My name is Robert, I studied Japanology at University and live in Kyoto. I offer professional tours in Nara and Kyoto. Let's visit the beautiful temples, Zen gardens and shrines together, combined with the culinary experiences that these cities have to offer. You will learn a lot about the history and culture of this beautiful country. It is very important to me that my guests experience a relaxing time without any hustle and bustle, that they can enjoy the beauty in peace, and that they find a moment of tranquillity far away from their hectic everyday lives.
If I have piqued your interest, please feel free to contact me. We can discuss the tour itinerary together; I will tailor it entirely to your personal wishes.
Thank you for taking the time to read my advertisement. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards from Kyoto,
Robert
Reviews
Lars L.
“Bearbeiten Mit Robert entdeckt man Kyoto authentisch und abseits der Touristenpfade”
Robert ist der einzige deutschsprachige Guide in Kyoto und verfügt über ein beeindruckendes und umfassendes Wissen – nicht nur über die japanische Kultur, Geschichte und Etikette, sondern auch über Gesellschaft und Politik. Wir sind sehr froh, ihn aufgrund einer Empfehlung gebucht zu haben. Gemeinsam verbrachten wir einen abwechslungsreichen und informativen Tag, an dem Robert uns neben den bekannten Sehenswürdigkeiten auch zahlreiche Geheimtipps zeigte – darunter besondere Geschäfte und Orte, die von Touristen kaum besucht werden. Eine klare Empfehlung für alle, die Kyoto intensiver und abseits der üblichen Touristenpfade kennenlernen möchten!
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Robert K.
Ich freue mich so sehr, dass Sie ein einzigartiges Erlebnis hatten.Vielen lieben Dank auch für mich, dass wir gemeinsam eine solch schöne und abwechslungsreiche Zeit verbringen konnten. Ich würde mich sehr freuen auch in Zukunft wieder Ihr Tourguide zu sein!
Marshal M.
“A great day in Kyoto ”
Robert was a knowledgeable and engaging guide to a great city. He brought a deep knowledge of Japanese culture and history to his very enjoyable tour of gardens, temples,shrines and shops. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him, and recommend him highly.
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Robert K.
Thank you so very much! I am so happy that you had a wonderful time!. Hope to see you again in the future!
Carina E.
“Arashiyama abseits der Touristenmassen ”
Nach unserer ersten tollen Tour durch Kyoto war auch unser zweiter Tag mit Robert in Arashiyama ein echtes Highlight unserer Japanreise. Wir sind morgens gestartet und schon die Fahrt nach Arashiyama in einer der letzten alten Straßenbahnen war ein besonderes Erlebnis. Robert hat den ganzen Tag wunderbar entspannt gestaltet und ist immer auf unsere Wünsche und unser Tempo eingegangen. Es gab keinen Zeitdruck und wir konnten die einzelnen Orte ganz in Ruhe genießen. Während unserer Tour haben wir immer wieder kleine Abstecher zu verschiedenen Aussichtsplattformen gemacht und konnten von dort fantastische Blicke auf die Berge, den Fluss und die beeindruckende Landschaft rund um Arashiyama genießen. Ein weiteres Highlight war unsere Pause in einem kleinen, etwas versteckten Teehaus, bevor es weiter zum Bambuswald ging. Ein ganz besonderer und ruhiger Ort, den wir alleine vermutlich nie entdeckt hätten. Gegen Ende der Tour gab es noch einen traumhaften Moosgarten, umgeben von unglaublich viel Bambus. Dort waren praktisch keine anderen Menschen und wir konnten die besondere Atmosphäre ganz in Ruhe genießen. Gerade in Arashiyama, wo viele der bekannten Orte sehr voll sein können, war das etwas ganz Besonderes. Dazu kamen den ganzen Tag über viele interessante Insiderinformationen, kleine Geheimtipps und besondere Stopps. Man merkt einfach, dass Robert die Gegend sehr gut kennt und einem auch Orte zeigt, die man auf eigene Faust wahrscheinlich übersehen würde. Wir würden diese Tour mit Robert uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Wer Arashiyama entspannt, persönlich und auch abseits der typischen Touristenmassen erleben möchte, ist hier genau richtig. Vielen Dank für diesen großartigen Tag – wir würden jederzeit wieder eine Tour mit Robert buchen!
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Robert K.
Hallo Carina, vielen herzlichen Dank auch fuer diese wirklich wunderschoene Bewertung. Ich freue mich so sehr, dass Ihnen auch meine Arashiyama-Tour so sehr gefallen hat. Es ist bei meinen Touren immer enorm wichtig, dass alles ganz entspannt ablaeuft und man ganz in Ruhe dieses wunderschoene Land erleben kann. Es war fuer mich eine absolute Herzensangelegenheit Ihnen das bezaubernde Kyoto zu zeigen. Ich freue mich schon sehr wieder auf das naechste Mal mit euch eine wunderbare Zeit zu verbringen!
$279/ per group
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