From Kyoto Uji Matcha and Fushimi Sake Private Day Tour

Kyoto, Japan
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Kyoto’s Fushimi sake district and Uji matcha culture on a private 10-hour tour with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Fushimi Inari, walk through Fushimi’s historic brewing district, discover Byodo-in Temple and Mimuroto-ji, and finish in Uji’s traditional tea area with a basic matcha experience included.

Default route: Fushimi Inari → Fushimi Sake Village → Byodo-in Temple → Mimuroto-ji Temple → Uji.

The tour includes private transportation, route assistance and a basic matcha experience. Sake tastings and brewery experiences are not included unless the separate Sake Experience Add-on is booked. Admission tickets, meals and personal expenses are excluded. Route order may change due to traffic, opening hours and local conditions.

Options

FUSHIMI SAKE EXPERIENCE ADD-ON

SAKE EXPERIENCE ADD-ON: Add a prearranged Fushimi sake experience to the private Uji and Fushimi tour. No vehicle included.
FUSHIMI SAKE TASTING EXPERIENC: Enjoy a scheduled sake tasting or brewery experience in Fushimi, subject to facility availability.
DO NOT BOOK ALONE: Must be booked with the 10-hour vehicle option. Transportation and additional tour time are not included.
Pickup included

UJI MATCHA 10H DRIVER-GUIDE

10H ENGLISH DRIVER-GUIDE: Private 10-hour tour from Kyoto for 2–9 guests with an English-speaking driver-guide.
GROUP SIZE & LUGGAGE CAPACITY: For 2–6 guests: up to four 28-inch suitcases. For 7–9 guests: up to fifteen 28-inch suitcases.
Additional Service Information: The English-speaking driver-guide provides transportation, route coordination, and basic sightseeing assistance.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Wi-Fi on board, subject to vehicle availability.
  • Basic Uji matcha experience
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within kyoto city.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Thirty minutes of free waiting time from the scheduled pickup time.
  • Basic route support based on selected duration and confirmed stops.
  • Highway tolls
  • Fuel fees.
  • One baby infant seat is provided free of charge per booking.
  • Private vehicle service according to the selected option.
  • Parking fees
  • Meals and drinks.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Extra stops not confirmed in advance.
  • Out-of-area pickup or drop-off.
  • Admission tickets.
  • Night service from 22:00 to 07:00 incurs an additional fee of JPY 2,000 for all services.
  • Overtime: JPY 5,000/hour for up to 14 seats
  • Professional licensed guide service, unless separately booked and confirmed.
  • Sake tasting or brewery experience unless the Sake Experience Add-on is booked

What to expect

  1. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    1h 10m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the shrine’s main precincts and walk through the famous Senbon Torii gates. The standard visit focuses on the lower shrine area rather than hiking to the summit.
  2. Fushimi Sake Village
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Explore Fushimi’s historic sake-brewing district, known for traditional breweries, canals and white-walled warehouses. Browse brewery shops and learn about the area’s sake heritage. Sake tastings and brewery experiences are not included unless the Sake Experience Add-on is booked.
  3. Byodo-in Temple Museum Hoshokan
    1h 15m · Admission ticket not included
    Admission is not included. Phoenix Hall interior entry requires separate on-site registration and is subject to availability.
  4. Mimuroto-ji Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Seasonal flowers, hydrangeas, lotus flowers and autumn colors depend on natural conditions and are not guaranteed.
  5. Uji
    1h 15m
    Explore Uji’s traditional tea district and enjoy the basic matcha experience included in your tour. Browse long-established tea shops, discover Uji tea culture, try local matcha specialties, or take a short walk near the Uji River.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is available from hotels, accommodations, Kyoto Station, other train stations, or agreed pickup points within Kyoto city. Please provide the exact pickup address, hotel or building name, entrance details, preferred pickup time, passenger count, luggage quantity, and a reachable phone number or WhatsApp after booking.

For hotel pickup, please wait in the lobby or at the main entrance at the confirmed time. For station pickup, provide the station name, arrival time, train details if applicable, and preferred exit. For apartments or private accommodations, provide the full address and clear entrance instructions.

The driver will wait for up to 30 minutes free of charge from the scheduled pickup time.Waiting beyond 30 minutes or tour time exceeding the selected 10-hour duration may require an additional fee of JPY 5,000 per hour.

Please keep your phone or WhatsApp reachable on the tour day. If the pickup information is incorrect or incomplete, or the driver cannot contact you, the tour may not operate as scheduled.

Pickup and drop-off locations may be adjusted when stopping or parking is restricted by hotels, stations, traffic conditions, or local regulations.

The standard pickup and drop-off area is Kyoto city. Out-of-area pickup or drop-off must be requested and confirmed in advance.

Night service from 22:00 to 07:00 incurs an additional JPY 2,000.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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