Kyoto Uji River & Byodoin Temple Day Tour

• Departing from Kyoto Station, you can visit five famous places in one day, and the rich itinerary will leave you wanting more.
• Enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and red leaves in autumn, an in-depth trip with breathtaking scenery
• Eat Uji bento on the Uji River and feel the flavor of Uji on your tongue
• Take a tour with a Japanese tour guide and experience first-hand the courtesy and kindness of Japanese service

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- Itinerary description -

• Kanshuji Temple Kanshuji Temple is located in the Yamashina area of ​​Kyoto and has a close relationship with the imperial family. There are white walls on both sides of the Sanmon Shrine. Cherry blossom trees are planted along this road. It is a good place to enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and new leaves in summer.

  
  

• Daigoji Temple Sanhoin Toyotomi Hideyoshi hand-picked a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing! Daigoji Temple, a world heritage site located in Mount Daigo in Kyoto, has many buildings and art collections listed as Japanese national treasures. Toyotomi Hideyoshi held a flower viewing party [Daigo no Hanami] at the foot of Daigoji Sanhoin in the third year of Keicho, which made Daigoji Temple famous in history as a famous cherry blossom spot.

  
  

• There are more than just hydrangeas at Mimurotoji Temple! Sanmuroji Temple is a famous flower temple in Kyoto. Flowers bloom all year round in the large garden with an area of ​​5,000 square meters. In addition to cherry blossoms in spring, there are also azaleas in April and May, hydrangeas in June, lotus flowers in summer, and red leaves in autumn. The scenery is endless all year round.

  
  

• Byodo-in Temple is a national treasure that is printed on Japan’s 10-yen coin! The Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in Temple was built by Fujiwara Yorimichi, who served as Kanpaku in the late Heian period. It is also the only precious building preserved from that era, the only one in Japan. The biggest feature of its architecture is that it is built on an island in the pool, symbolizing the appearance of the Paradise floating in the water. The vermilion carved beams and painted columns are reflected in the pool water, making the symmetrical architectural structure even more gorgeous and noble.