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A Day Trip from Osaka: Exploring Uji and Iwashimizu Hachimangū

Uji river

Maccha sweet!!!

Uji Shrine

Byōdō‑in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in U

Byōdō‑in Temple, which appears on the back of the

We’ll hop on the cable car and head up to Iwashimi

Iwashimizu Hachimangu

A Day Trip from Osaka: Exploring Uji and Iwashimizu Hachimangū

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Joined 2025

Rina K.

4.94 / 5

(16 reviews)

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Osaka

English

6 hours

Private tour (only you and Rina K.)

Up to 2 people

How about a relaxing one‑day trip from Osaka to Kyoto? This gentle, well‑paced tour takes you to Uji—renowned for its matcha culture—and to the beautifully preserved Iwashimizu Hachimangū Shrine. It’s a perfect choice for solo travelers who want an easy, comfortable way to explore two of Kyoto’s most peaceful and culturally rich destinations.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Meet at your hotel lobby

- Pick-up is available only within Osaka city.

11:30 AM

Uji -the Birthplace of Matcha

We’ll cross the Uji Bridge and make our way to Byōdō‑in Temple, then visit Uji Shrine and Ujigami Shrine. And of course, there’s time to enjoy some delicious matcha sweets.

02:30 PM

Iwashimizu Hachimangu

We’ll take the cable car up the mountain and enjoy a gentle walk around the beautiful Iwashimizu Hachimangū Shrine.

03:30 PM

One more place

If time allows, we can enjoy a beautiful view of Osaka. I’ll take you to a free spot where you can see the city from above.

Ending Point

Your hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

・Guide fee

・Hotel pick-up (Osaka city limitation)

・Guide transportation fee

・Guide entrance fee

・Guide food and drink fee

What‘s not included

・Your transportation fee(the Keihan & Osaka Metro One-Day Pass JPY 2,160)

・Your entrance fee,

・Your food and drink fee

* The admission fee for Byodoin is 700 yen per adult.

Tour Important Information

* The admission fee for Byodoin is JPY 700.

* The Keihan & Osaka Metro One‑Day Pass costs JPY 2,160.

* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Important message from the supplier

Please take note of the following.

*This is a walking tour using public transportation. Train fare, admission fees, and lunch are not included in the guide’s fee.

*It’s a good idea to have some cash, since not all places in Japan accept credit cards.

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 2025

Rina K.

4.94 / 5

(16 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Rina K.

Hi I'm Rina. Thank you for your interest, and welcome to Japan.

I was born and raised in Osaka, and I’m truly excited to show you both the city’s famous landmarks and its hidden gems.

Osaka is full of incredible food and fun places to explore.

I enjoy guiding guests into Osaka’s hidden, local neighborhoods where you can taste unusual dishes and discover spots only locals know.

I look forward to guiding you through an Osaka you’ll want to return to.

Soy principiante y no hablo mucho español, pero me encanta recibir a huéspedes hispanohablantes.

Reviews

Christine B.

5 / 5

Apr 17, 2026

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