Meeting Point
In front of the Kyoto Tower
- Right next to the Kyoto-Station
Arrival at Uji Station
We
will go from the Uji Station for a stroll around so it will be possible
to take their time looking at some important stores and to get a first
sense of Uji City.
Tea Shop - Tsuen
We
will have a drink at Japan's oldest Tea Shop and spend a little time
there. While we are there, I will tell you the most important things
about the Way of Tea and Teaism.
The Phoenix Temple - Byōdō-in
We
will visit the most famous Buddhist temple in Japan and take some time
to relax and explore the temple at our own pace. I will show you round
and tell you about the main highlights.
Uji-Temple
A
very precious shrine that houses many cultural treasures. It is not far
to the Ujikami Shrine. At this shrine, we can find spiritual peace
Ujikami-Temple
Here
we will see the oldest surviving original Shinto temple, tucked away in
a forest. We will get a real sense of what the atmosphere was like over
1,000 years ago.
Koshoji Temple
A beautiful Zen temple complex with few tourists—the perfect place to relax and take in the stunning mountain views.
Arrival at Kyoto Station
Ending Point
Trip back to Kyoto Station