Uji Byodo-in Temple Tour & Sake Tasting in Fushimi (Kyoto)
Take a guided tour of historic Uji in Kyoto, sample matcha-powdered dango, visit Byodo-in Temple and taste sake in Fushimi.
Highlights
Enjoy a guided tour of Kyoto’s Uji and Fushimi areas
Visit 11th-century Buddhist temple Byodo-in in Uji and learn about its history from your host
Try matcha-powdered dango, a local specialty from Uji
Sample three kinds of sake in Fushimi
10 meals
+Experience Details
Step into a world that retains the elegance of the Heian period in Uji, Southern Kyoto, then discover Fushimi's ancient sake heritage. In this tour, a trained guide will take you to explore these historical regions on a journey of food, drink and legends.
Your tour will begin by meeting your guide at Uji Station and walking to Byodo-in Temple, built over 1,000 years ago. The temple is surrounded by water, creating a breathtaking sight with vermilion buildings reflected on the surface. While approaching Byodo-in, you will enjoy your first sampling of matcha-powdered dango skewers. Uji is known for its tea production, particularly that of matcha, so this is a classic snack to enjoy.
Next, you will follow your guide to the Fushimi area, home to quaint roads gilded with history at every turn. You'll stop at a sake store to learn about and taste three local varieties of Japanese sake.
Your English-speaking guide will answer any questions about Kyoto and sake and assist you with any additional food or drink purchases you may make.
The tour will end with your guide dropping you off at Kei-Han Fushimi-Momoyama Station or Kin-Tetsu Momoyama-Goryo Station to continue exploring Kyoto.
Inclusions
Matcha-powdered dango at Uji
Entrance ticket for Byodo-in Temple
Three small shots of sake in Fushimi
Public transport from Uji to Fushimi
Exclusions
Additional food or drink purchases
Pick up and drop off
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet your tour guide at JR Uji Station. A Google Maps link will be shared upon booking.
Remarks
You must be of legal drinking age in Japan (20 years old or older) to join this tour.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
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I appreciate both of your heart-warming contributions on the tour on 02-23(Sun). As the results, I have precious advice from John-san and a plenty of wonderful photos from T san. Thank you again fo...Read more
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10 meals
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