【Japan Kyoto Uji One-Day Tour】Byodo-in Temple / Uji River Old Street / Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Yasaka Shrine / Fushimi Inari Taisha

Name: 【Japan Kyoto Uji One-Day Tour】Byodo-in Temple / Uji River Old Street / Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Yasaka Shrine / Fushimi Inari Taisha
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Japan-Kansai , Osaka , Kyoto , Uji , Kiyomizu Temple , Uji Bridge , Fushimi Inari Shrine

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【Hotel pick-up and drop-off, no transportation worries】The driver will arrive at your hotel on time to pick you up, so you don't have to drag your luggage onto trains or worry about transfer routes.
【Private car throughout the journey, no sharing with strangers】Enjoy your own private car space, which is clean, comfortable, and safe. Whether you want to chat or rest, it is all up to you.
【Flexible itinerary for a more enjoyable experience】Whether you want to stay longer to take photos or change attractions on the fly, you can make flexible adjustments, offering more freedom than group tours!
Whether it is a family trip, a couple's getaway, or a gathering with friends, a private chartered car is the most worry-free and high-quality choice.
Book your exclusive journey now and enjoy the perfect vacation where 'someone else drives, and you just have fun'!

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Itinerary Attractions:

Byodo-in Temple

Take a look at the back of a Japanese 10-yen coin, and you will see the famous Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in Temple, also known as the Amida-do. This structure is one of the most well-known Buddhist buildings in Japan and is the only original structure among the many buildings of Byodo-in that has been preserved to this day. Located in Uji, Kyoto, the 970-year-old Byodo-in Temple features the historic Phoenix Hall, sandbars, arched bridges, and flowing water, forming a Pure Land-style garden that borrows from the surrounding landscape. The Phoenix Hall and the Hoshokan Museum house precious artifacts from the Heian period, including the seated statue of Amitabha Tathagata and 78 statues of Bodhisattvas on Clouds. At the dabang Toka, you can experience a sense of physical and mental peace through the Uji tea meticulously prepared by Japanese tea masters.

Uji River Old Street

Uji is the Furusato of matcha and the setting for the 'Uji Chapters' of the famous Japanese literary work 'The Tale of Genji'. Since ancient times, Uji has been a vital transportation hub on the Uji River connecting Nara and Kyoto, and it is packed with must-visit attractions. It boasts two World Cultural Heritage sites—Byodo-in Temple and Japan's oldest shrine, Ujigami Shrine. It is also famous for producing top-quality Japanese matcha, with many long-established tea shops that matcha lovers simply cannot miss. Uji is perfect for a half-day or full-day trip. In this article, I will share Uji's attractions, must-eat matcha, and self-guided transportation tips!

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kiyomizu-dera is a must-visit attraction for travelers visiting Kyoto for the first time. This oldest temple in Kyoto was built against the mountains in 778, with the mountain name 'Otowasan'. It has appeared in Japanese literary works such as 'The Tale of Genji' and 'The Pillow Book' since ancient times and is even listed as a World Cultural Heritage site. Whether it is spring cherry blossoms, summer waterfalls, autumn maples, or winter snow, it has its own unique beauty, which is why it is always bustling with crowds.

Yasaka Shrine

Walking to the end of Shimokawara-dori from Yasaka Pagoda, you will arrive at 'Yasaka Shrine' located in front of Shijo, Kyoto. This is the head shrine for over 3,000 Yasaka shrines across Japan. Located in Gion, it is also known as Gion Shrine. The 'Gion Matsuri', a month-long summer festival and one of the three major festivals in Japan, is hosted by Kyoto's Yasaka Shrine. In the 11th year of the Jogan era, due to an epidemic, the Japanese people prayed to the deities of this shrine for peace, and thus the 'Gion Matsuri' was born. During the festival, the Yoiyama and Yamaboko Junko are considered the highlights of the event, which is a celebration with over a thousand years of history.

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Fushimi Inari Taisha is famous for its 'Senbon Torii' (thousands of torii gates) and is the head shrine of all Inari shrines in Japan, dedicated to the Inari deity who blesses bountiful harvests and prosperous business. The seemingly endless bright orange torii gates standing on the path to Mount Inari are breathtaking and are one of the most famous landscapes in Japan.

What You Can Expect

Duration: 1 day(s)

1 Day

08:25
Arrive at hotel and wait
08:30
Depart for Uji
10:00
Arrive at Byodo-in Temple
12:00
Head to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
13:00
Arrive at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
15:30
Head to Fushimi Inari Taisha
16:00
Arrive at Fushimi Inari Taisha
17:00
End of tour, return to hotel
18:30
Arrive at hotel ~ end of a pleasant day

Purchase Notice

1. Orders must be placed at least one day prior to departure.

2. Please specify the pick-up and drop-off locations and addresses when placing your order.

3. Please be sure to leave your contact information (phone number and LINE ID or WeChat, and enable friend request settings). Our local staff in Japan will contact you immediately. If we are unable to reach you due to your own issues, we will not be able to issue a refund or make any changes.

4. Please be sure to provide the correct number of passengers (adults and children) and the number of pieces of luggage.

5. Please be sure to order a vehicle that matches the number of passengers. If the number of passengers does not match the vehicle, the merchant has the right to refuse your order. If, upon arrival at the site, there are passengers or luggage that do not meet the regulations and exceed the passenger capacity, resulting in safety issues, the driver has the right to terminate the service that day, and the merchant will not be held responsible and will not provide a refund.

6. The destinations for the private charter car will be planned and informed by the passenger in advance. Any issues with the route will be coordinated and communicated to you in advance. Passengers are solely responsible for any delays or other problems caused by unclear self-arranged itineraries.

7. If you have a lot of luggage or it is large, we recommend that you book a suitable vehicle to accommodate all passengers and luggage, so as to avoid overcrowding and inconvenience. If the vehicle cannot be driven or other additional costs are incurred due to failure to meet the reasonable number of passengers and luggage capacity of the vehicle, the passengers shall bear the costs themselves.

8. The vehicle models listed are for reference only. If we cannot provide the vehicle models and color requirements listed above, we will arrange for a vehicle of the same class instead.

9. Japanese law requires children under 6 years old to use child safety seats (children need to occupy 1-1.5 seats). Please inform us in advance of the number of child seats needed. One safety seat will be provided free of charge. For each additional child seat, an additional 2,000 yen will be charged, which must be paid to the driver before boarding.

10. The vehicle usage time is within 10 hours (based on the time from the scheduled time to the time of getting off at the end of the trip). If the usage exceeds 10 hours, an overtime fee of 2,500 yen per 30 minutes and 5,000 yen per 60 minutes will be charged (after the trip, it will be calculated in 30-minute increments and should be paid to the driver at the end of the trip).

11. Due to road regulations, drivers must wait at parking lots at each stop on the itinerary. The parking fees incurred during this period will be paid by the passengers. The driver will advance the expenses during the trip and collect the parking fees from the passengers by presenting the receipt after the trip.

12. If traffic congestion caused by traffic accidents, natural causes, or traffic control results in overtime, an overtime fee will still be charged. The overtime fee will be shared equally by the passenger and the tour company and will be handed over to the driver after the passenger is dropped off at the hotel at the end of the trip.

13. If you wish to take the Arashiyama Scenic Railway, it is recommended that you take it from Arashiyama Station to Kameoka Station and then proceed to JR Umahori Station to take the JR line back to Saga-Arashiyama Station. If you require a driver to pick you up from Kameoka Station, you will need to pay an additional 5,000 yen for transportation and toll fees, which should be paid to the driver after the trip (as the journey from Arashiyama Station to Kameoka Station involves taking the highway and takes 40 minutes).

14. In case of adverse weather conditions such as typhoons or blizzards, a decision on whether to cancel the trip will be made one day before departure (18:00 local time), and you will be notified by email or telephone message at any time thereafter.

15. If the trip cannot be completed due to force majeure or unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions or emergencies, all fees will be refunded without any penalty for breach of contract.

Reminders

In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email