UJI BYODOIN with PHOENIXES, and MANPUKU-JI TEMPLE
Joined 2014
Uji city in Kyoto offers a variety of temples and shrines. Among them, the Byodoin Temple designated as a part of the World Cultural Heritage site in Kyoto is the major attraction of Uji.
It's on the south bank of Uji river. After crossing the Uji Bridge, a sharp turn to the left leads to the temple. Phoenix hall houses the Amida Buddha made by the famous Buddhist sculptor Jocho. Atop the roof stands a pair of mythical Chinese phoenixes, "ho-o", symbolizing the peace of the world.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your hotel either in Osaka or in Kyoto
UJI BYODOIN Temple
Amida Nyorai is in the main hall.
The beautifully symmetrical architecture is designed in the back of 10yen coin.
Uji Byodoin Museum
You see old phoenix and 26 Worshiping Bidhisattbva on cloud.
Uji tea craft center
we have tea ceremony.
Japanese food restaurant
we have lunch
UJI Shrine
A pretty rabbit welcome us
Ujigami Shrine
Please wash your hands by one of the seven famous waters
MANPUKU-JI Temple
You see a unique potbellied Hotei.
Ending Point
at your hotel either in Osaka or in Kyoto
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
transportation fee (you and your guide), entrance fee, lunch
Tour Important Information
except the next day of a holiday
Important message from the supplier
I guide you Sapporo, Furano, Otaru, Hakodate in Hokkaido / Aomori in Hokuriku / Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Kagoshima in Kyushu / Kochi, Matsuyama in Shikoku / Tottori, Shimane, Kanazawa, Sakaiminato in Japan Sea side. Please get in touch with me!!
Thank you.
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 2014
About Tour Guide Hideo Y.
Hello, I'm HIDEo YOSHIda. Please call me HIDEYOSHI, the same name as the famous shogun who built the Osaka Castle in 1585.
I was born in Kobe and worked in Osaka for nearly 40 years. I would like to introduce the Kansai region to you ,including Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama.
Kobe is one of the two largest ports in Japan, along with Yokohama. After the opening of the Port of Kobe in 1868, foreigners built their residences on the hillside of the Kitano-cho area, overlooking the ocean. Many of the foreign residences are now open to the public as museums, including the Weathercock House, with it's symbol weathercock on the triangle-shaped roof.
In Meriken Park, the red Port Tower (the city's landmark), creates a beautiful contrast against the white Kobe Marine Museum. The museum's design was inspired by the waves and sailing ships.
When you have a chance to visit Osaka, please join my tour. I'm sure you'll enjoy the interesting and historical, scenic spots. For example, Shin-Sekai is a downtown area with a strange mix of nostalgic atmosphere and contemporary energy. You can try local foods (kushikatsu, sushi, tempura) at a reasonable price. Billiken (a famous statue of the spirit of luck) will be waiting for you!!. Dotombori is a popular street with a lot of flashy signboards. Osaka is widely known as a "Kuidaore-no-machi", or literally "drinking and eating luxuriously to death." Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi HIDEYOSHI in 1585. Oh, it's my residence, isn't it !
These days "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" area in USJ, or Universal Studios Japan, is also attracting more and more people.
I'll be looking forward to seeing you !!
Reviews
Gianpaolo C.
“Very interesting tour in Kyoto”
We enjoyed his stay with us and his being so committed to give us all the informations in spite of the rainy day.
Hideo Y.
Thank you for your revire. Today unfortunately it was rainy day, but I could enjoy guiding Kyoto tour. In particular we could see beautiful flowers at Tenryuji Temple. I hope you enjoy Japan Trip. I wish you all the best in the future.
Martin C.
“Great Tour”
Hideo took us to Himeji Castle then Kobe beef. Next day we went to Kyoto. Was great!
Hideo Y.
I'm very happy to receive your excellent review. In Kobe we had Kobe beef. In Kyoto we visited Fushimi Inari Taisha, Philosopher's path and Nishiki Food market using private taxi in Kyoto. We also took Shinkansen from Kobe, and we had very comfortable travel. Thank you for joining my tour. I wish you and your family all the best.
Martin C.
“Excellent Tour”
Hideo, provided us with a wonderful day - he was attentive to our needs, packed with knowledge about the historical facts and customs and was always there to provide a support in even small details such as where to stand to get that magical photo!
Hideo Y.
I'm very happy to receive your message. In Kobe we had Kobe beef and in Hiroshima we had Okonomiyaki, a very popular local food. I guided you Himeji Castle, and Miyajima, Peace memorial Park in Hiroshima. I wish you enjoy the cruise tour in Japan!
$235/ per group
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