[Kyoto, Uji, Japan Day Trip] Byodoin Temple / Uji River Old Town / Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Yasaka Shrine / Fushimi Inari Shrine

About this tour

• 【Hotel pick-up and drop-off, no more transportation hassles】The driver will pick you up from the hotel on time, so you don't have to carry luggage on the tram or worry about changing routes.
• [Private car throughout the journey, no sharing with strangers] Your own private charter car space, clean, comfortable and safe, you can chat or rest as you please.
• 【Flexible itinerary, enjoy your trip more】You can flexibly adjust your itinerary if you want to stay longer to take photos or change attractions on the spot, making it more flexible than group tours!
• Whether it's a family trip, a romantic getaway, or a gathering with friends, private charter car is the most worry-free and high-quality option.
• Book your private trip now and enjoy the perfect vacation where "someone drives, you just play"!

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Itinerary attractions:

• Byodoin Temple

Looking at the reverse side of the Japanese 10 yen coin, you'll see the famous Phoenix Hall, also known as the Amida Hall, of Byodoin Temple. This building is one of the most famous Buddhist buildings in Japan and the only original structure among Byodoin's many buildings that has survived to this day. Located in Uji, Kyoto, the 970-year-old Byodoin Temple features the historical Phoenix Hall, a sandbar, an arched bridge, and flowing water, creating a Pure Land-style garden with borrowed scenery. The Phoenix Hall and Hoshokan house precious seated Amida Buddha statues and 78 Bodhisattva statues offering in the clouds, all from the Heian period Pure Land Buddhism tradition. The tea room features wisteria and Uji tea prepared by Japanese tea masters, where the tea ceremony brings a sense of peace and tranquility.

• Ujigawa Old Town

Uji is the Furusato of matcha and the setting for the famous Japanese literary work, "The Tale of Genji," specifically the "Uji Chapters." Historically a vital transportation hub connecting Nara and Kyoto via the Uji River, Uji boasts numerous must-see attractions and must-visit spots. It is home to two World Heritage Sites—Byodoin Temple and Ujikami Shrine, Japan's oldest shrine. Renowned for its top-quality matcha, Uji has many long-established tea shops that matcha lovers shouldn't miss. Uji is perfect for a half-day or full-day trip. This article will share information about Uji's attractions, must-try matcha, and self-service transportation tips!

• Kiyomizudera Temple

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a must-see for first-time visitors to Kyoto. This oldest temple in Kyoto was built on a mountain in 778 and is named "Otowa-yama". It has appeared frequently in Japanese literary works such as "The Tale of Genji" and "The Pillow Book" since ancient times, and is even listed as a World Heritage Site. Whether it is cherry blossoms in spring, waterfalls in summer, maple leaves in autumn, or snow in winter, it has its own unique beauty, and therefore it is always crowded with people.

• Yasaka Shrine

Walking along Shimogawara-dori from Yasaka Tower will take you to Yasaka Shrine, located in front of Shijo in Kyoto. This shrine is the head shrine of more than 3,000 Yasaka Shrines throughout Japan. It is located in Gion and is also known as Gion Shrine. The Gion Matsuri, one of Japan's three major festivals and a month-long summer festival, is held by Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto. In the 11th year of the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, due to an epidemic, the Japanese people prayed to the deities of the temple for peace, and the Gion Matsuri was born. During the festival, the Yoiyama and Yamahoko processions are considered the climax of the festival. It is a festival event with a history of more than a thousand years.

• Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, famous for its "Thousand Torii Gates," is the head shrine of all Inari shrines in Japan, enshrining Inari Okami, the god who blesses bountiful harvests and prosperous businesses. The seemingly endless rows of bright orange torii gates along the road to Mount Inari are breathtaking and one of Japan's most famous sights.