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    Meeting/Redemption Point

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      Italian Guide
      • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
        4h
      • Italian
      Language options: Italian
      Starting time: 8:30AM
      Price details
      $90.69 x 1 Adult$90.69
      Total
      Price is $90.69
      Until Sat, Jan 31

      What's included, what's not

      • What's includedWhat's included
        English or Italian speaking travel story teller
      • What's excludedWhat's excluded
        Public transportation: if you do not hold JR Pass, about 500 JPY; if you hold JR Pass, no expenses
      • What's excludedWhat's excluded
        Entrance fee (about 700 JPY)
      • What's excludedWhat's excluded
        Optional tea ceremony (about 1,000 JPY) - subject to availability

      Know before you book

      • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
      • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

      Activity itinerary

      Uji Station
      • 30m
      • Admission ticket not included
      Kyoto - Uji by train Transportation fees (not included): about 240 JPY
      Byōdo-in Temple
      • 45m
      • Admission ticket not included
      The Byodoin temple is architecturally based on the Buddhist movement of Jodo (Pure Land). Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temple is now depicted on the back of 10JPY coins and identified as one of Japan's most recognized historical buildings. Iconic is its Phoenix Hall, named for its shape and the two phoenix statues on the roof. Admission fees (not included): about 700JPY
      Uji River
      • 20m
      The Uji River flows through the city. It is one of the most popular spots in Uji, as it is the protagonist of most of the events that take place annually, such as day cruises and cormorant fishing.
      Byodo-in Omotesando
      • 20m
      Officially known as Byodoin Omotesando, it is the picturesque shopping street that connects Uji Station to the Byodoin Temple. This street offers total immersion through the rich tea culture and the local architecture. The walk along Byodoin Omotesando is enriched by the aroma of freshly roasted tea leaves
      Taihoan
      • 1h
      • Admission ticket not included
      Optional ceremony in a traditional tea house, followed by tasting of matcha green tea and a homemade mochi sweet. Admission fees (not included): about 1000JPY
      Ujikami Shrine
      • 35m
      A shrine built to commemorate an ancient prince of the past. It is said to be one of the few ancient sanctuaries left untouched in the whole territory, and therefore preserves the atmosphere of the ancient past. The basin in the area is filled with water from a freshwater spring. The same water is used to prepare tea during ceremonies and is said to have special properties.
      Kyoto Station Building
      • 30m
      • Admission ticket not included
      Uji - Kyoto by train Transportation fees (not included): about 240 JPY

      Location

      Activity location
      • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
        Uji Station
        • Otsukata
        • 611-0021, Uji, Kyoto, Japan
      Meeting/Redemption Point
      • PEOPLEPEOPLE
        901 Higashishiokōjichō
        • Kyoto Station Building Higashishiokōjichō
        • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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