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Osaka Private Tour - ASAGIRI BRIDGE
ASAGIRI BRIDGE
Osaka Private Tour - Beautiful Corridor
Beautiful Corridor
Osaka Private Tour - HATTO (Lecture Hall)
HATTO (Lecture Hall)
Osaka Private Tour - THe path leading to TEN-NO DEN
THe path leading to TEN-NO DEN
Osaka Private Tour - SAIDO (Dining Hall)
  The wood carving of a large fish hangs in front of the Saido.
SAIDO (Dining Hall) The wood carving of a large fish hangs in front of the Saido.
Osaka Private Tour - TEN-NO DEN at MANPUKU-JI TEMPLE
   The golden statue of Hotei God is enshrined in this building.
TEN-NO DEN at MANPUKU-JI TEMPLE The golden statue of Hotei God is enshrined in this building.
Osaka Private Tour - SAN-MON at MANPUKU-JI Temple
SAN-MON at MANPUKU-JI Temple
Osaka Private Tour - SO-MON at MANPUKU-JI Temple
SO-MON at MANPUKU-JI Temple
Osaka Private Tour - Thirteen-storied stone pagoda
Thirteen-storied stone pagoda
Osaka Private Tour - UJIGAMI SHRINE
UJIGAMI SHRINE
Osaka Private Tour - UJI SHRINE
UJI SHRINE
Osaka Private Tour - UJIGAMI SHRINE
UJIGAMI SHRINE
Osaka Private Tour - CORMORANT
CORMORANT
Osaka Private Tour - UJI Bridge
UJI Bridge
Osaka Private Tour - The approach to the BYODOIN
The approach to the BYODOIN
Osaka Private Tour - Wisteria
Wisteria
Osaka Private Tour - a pair of bronze phoenixes at the northern and southern ends of the Phoenix Hall
a pair of bronze phoenixes at the northern and southern ends of the Phoenix Hall
Osaka Private Tour - PHOENIX HAll
PHOENIX HAll
Osaka Private Tour - one of a pair of bronze phoenixes
one of a pair of bronze phoenixes
Osaka Private Tour - PHOENIX HAll
PHOENIX HAll
Osaka Private Tour - PHOENIX HAll and PURE LAND GARDEN
PHOENIX HAll and PURE LAND GARDEN
Osaka Private Tour - New Green Leaves
New Green Leaves
Osaka Private Tour - the path leading to AJI pond
the path leading to AJI pond
Osaka Private Tour - PURE LAND GARDEN
PURE LAND GARDEN
Osaka Private Tour - UJI OMOTEMON GATE
UJI OMOTEMON GATE

UJI BYODOIN with PHOENIXES, and MANPUKU-JI TEMPLE

Day Trip
Osaka Tour Guide - Hideo Y.

Joined 2014

Hideo Y.
4.60 / 5
(179 reviews)
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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

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09:00 AM

Meeting Point

at your hotel either in Osaka or in Kyoto

10:00 AM

UJI BYODOIN Temple

Amida Nyorai is in the main hall.

The beautifully symmetrical architecture is designed in the back of 10yen coin.

10:40 AM

Uji Byodoin Museum

You see old phoenix and 26 Worshiping Bidhisattbva on cloud.

12:00 PM

Uji tea craft center

we have tea ceremony.

12:20 PM

Japanese food restaurant

we have lunch

01:30 PM

UJI Shrine

A pretty rabbit welcome us

02:00 PM

Ujigami Shrine

Please wash your hands by one of the seven famous waters

03:30 PM

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

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transportation fee (you and your guide), entrance fee, lunch

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Osaka Tour Guide - Hideo Y.

Joined 2014

Hideo Y.
4.60 / 5
(179 reviews)
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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

Hideo Y. - Great Guide in Kyoto!

Hideo was so knowledgeable about the temples and shrines we visited. He took the time to take our pictures even in the rain and wind. We had an amazing sushi lunch, but an even more incredible authentic Japanese dinner. He was an absolute joy to spend 11 hours with!

Kelly A.

Hideo Y.

I'm very hsppu to receive your excellent review. I'm sure you enjoyed sushi and traditional Japanese -style dinner. I hope you enjoy Japan trip and I wish you all the best.

Hiroshima Tour

We had a wonderful day with Hideo as our guide for one day in Hiroshima. He met us at our hotel and we spent the morning visit the sites impacted by the atomic bomb including the Dome building, Peace Park and Museum. Overall a very sobering experience. After lunch at a local sushi restaurant, we took the metro and ferry to the Itsukushima Shrine and Torii. It was low tide so you could walk up the base of the gate. We heading back to town and said our goodbyes at about 630 PM. Hideo was an excellent guide and I would not hesitate to use him for a future visit if the opportunity arises.

Jeffrey C.

Hideo Y.

I'm very happy to receive your excellent review. I also enjoyed guiding your family. I could show you many monuments in the Peace Memorial Park. And we had "Conveyor belt" sushi for lunch. When we visited Miyajima, It was low tide. Next time when you come back to Japan, I promise I take you to Miyajima at high tide. I wish you and all your family good health and happiness.

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