Travel south of Kyoto through riverside scenery, historic streets, tea houses and sake breweries.
Uji is where tea became much more than a drink. Visit Byodo-in, walk beside the Uji River, and explore a town shaped by centuries of tea culture. With more time, enjoy a tea house, visit Ujigami Shrine, or add a hands-on matcha experience.
To experience Japanese tea where tradition, taste and everyday life come together.
Fushimi's famous water, brewing tradition and historic waterways helped create one of Japan's great sake districts. Walk along old canals and brewery streets, with the option to add a sake tasting or brewery experience.
To discover the culture behind sake in one of Japan's most historic brewing towns.
Your day begins with pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Kyoto, with private vehicle travel between destinations. This is a private experience, not a fixed sightseeing checklist.
The route can be adjusted around your interests and the pace of the day. Tea and sake experiences can be arranged in advance, subject to availability.
Byodo-in and Uji tea culture, followed by Fushimi's canals, old streets and sake heritage.
Slow down for tea, lunch, Ujigami Shrine, more of Fushimi — or add a pre-arranged tea or sake experience. Fushimi Inari can also be included for first-time visitors.
Prepare matcha yourself and discover the ritual behind the tea.
Advance reservation required · subject to availability
Add a tasting or brewery experience in Fushimi.
Advance reservation required · subject to availability
Add Kyoto's iconic vermilion torii gates to your day.
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