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Kyoto Uji Byodoin Shrines Guided Walking Tour
Most travelers come to Uji for matcha and Byodo-in, then leave without realizing the town was once the countryside retreat of Kyoto's most powerful aristocrats. This walking tour connects the sites that tell that story, from the Fujiwara clan's vision of paradise built in 1052 to the oldest shrine building still standing in Japan. You'll finish with a clear sense of the area and plenty of time to explore its tea shops and restaurants at your own pace. - See Byodo-in's Phoenix Hall, the temple f
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Overview
- ✓Most travelers come to Uji for matcha and Byodo-in, then leave without realizing the town was once the countryside retreat of Kyoto's most powerful aristocrats.
- ✓This walking tour connects the sites that tell that story, from the Fujiwara clan's vision of paradise built in 1052 to the oldest shrine building still standing in Japan.
- ✓You'll finish with a clear sense of the area and plenty of time to explore its tea shops and restaurants at your own pace.
Most travelers come to Uji for matcha and Byodo-in, then leave without realizing the town was once the countryside retreat of Kyoto's most powerful aristocrats. This walking tour connects the sites that tell that story, from the Fujiwara clan's vision of paradise built in 1052 to the oldest shrine building still standing in Japan. You'll finish with a clear sense of the area and plenty of time to explore its tea shops and restaurants at your own pace. - See Byodo-in's Phoenix Hall, the temple featured on Japan's 10-yen coin - Visit Ujigami Shrine, home to the oldest surviving shrine building in Japan - Cross Uji Bridge, a setting in the final chapters of The Tale of Genji
Most travelers come to Uji for matcha and Byodo-in, then leave without realizing the town was once the countryside retreat of Kyoto's most powerful aristocrats. This walking tour connects the sites that tell that story, from the Fujiwara clan's vision of paradise built in 1052 to the oldest shrine building still standing in Japan. You'll finish with a clear sense of the area and plenty of time to explore its tea shops and restaurants at your own pace. - See Byodo-in's Phoenix Hall, the temple featured on Japan's 10-yen coin - Visit Ujigami Shrine, home to the oldest surviving shrine building in Japan - Cross Uji Bridge, a setting in the final chapters of The Tale of Genji
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What’s Included
- ✓English Speaking Guide
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Entrance fees
- ✗Snacks
- ✗Transportation to and from the meeting point
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Meet your guide in front of the Murasaki Shikibu statue, right beside Uji Bridge, next to the public restroom building.
🏁 End point
Meet your guide in front of the Murasaki Shikibu statue, right beside Uji Bridge, next to the public restroom building.
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