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A Day Trip from Osaka: Exploring Uji and Iwashimizu Hachimangū
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Joined 2025
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!
Meeting Point
Meet at your hotel lobby
- Pick-up is available only within Osaka city.
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.
Iwashimizu Hachimangu
We’ll take the cable car up the mountain and enjoy a gentle walk around the beautiful Iwashimizu Hachimangū Shrine.
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
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 (Osaka city limitation)
・Guide transportation fee
・Guide entrance fee
・Guide food and drink fee
・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
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.
For guests interested in shakyo (sutra copying), I also provide a dedicated shakyo tour. Please feel free to contact me for details.
Reviews
Sadaf N.
“Above and beyond ”
Our guide went above and beyond to make sure everyone in our group had an amazing experience. She took the time to understand each person’s interests and preferences and tailored the itinerary accordingly so everyone felt included and happy. What truly set her apart was her willingness to help with so much more than just sightseeing. She assisted us with restaurant reservations that matched our dietary preferences, helped book appointments, and even guided us to the best shopping spots based on what we were looking for. Her local knowledge, organization, and attention to detail made our trip incredibly smooth and stress-free. She was patient, kind, and always one step ahead in making sure everything was taken care of. We are so grateful for all her help and would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Japan. Thank you for making our trip so memorable!
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Rina K.
Thank you so much for the comment. I really appreciate your kind words. I had such a great two days exploring Osaka with you. The two girls’ reactions at each spot made the tour so much fun for me too. Hope to see you again someday!
Tammy W.
“Rina Made Osaka Feel Like Home”
Rina was incredible. Meeting us at our hotel made everything simple, and from there she guided us through Osaka like a true local. She showed us the famous sights but also the tucked away places we never would have discovered on our own. She introduced us to local foods, helped us shop, and even assisted us in buying beautiful traditional items we couldn’t have purchased without her. Rina is fun, engaging, and so easy to be around it honestly felt like spending the day with a sister. Her idea to split the tour over two days was perfect and made the experience even better. We’re so grateful for everything she shared with us. Tammy & Kim
Rina K.
Hi Tammy & Kim, Thank you very much for your comment. And thank you for choosing me to be part of your best-friends trip. I really loved seeing your wonderful reactions at every place we visited — it made me so happy. Thank you for sharing so many enjoyable stories with me. I hope you’ll remember your trip to Japan with warm feelings. Rina
Christine B.
“Osaka 2026”
Rina-san guided us through Osaka and showed us exactly what we wanted to see. Even though someone kept getting lost in the crowd, she always found us again. Thank you so much for your patience!
Rina K.
Hi Christine san, Thank you very much for your lovely comment. I truly appreciate it. And Thank you for coming to Osaka from Kyoto! I really enjoyed talking to you. Please enjoy traveling through the rest of your days in Japan — I hope each moment becomes a beautiful memory. Arigato! Rina
$260/ per group
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