What Is a Private Kyoto and Uji Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from North America. As they had visited temples before, they seemed to have some prior knowledge of Buddhism. I explained Japanese culture, history, and religion. They mentioned that they often drink matcha both in Japan and back home. I explained how Japanese tea is prepared and the differences between the various types. Although it rained all day, they seemed to really enjoy the beauty of Byodo-in Temple. After the tour, they said they would stay in Uji to try various kinds of tea. They had also visited Kinkaku-ji, so I explained the differences between the gardens. A notable stop on the tour was Byodo-in Temple in Uji. Byodo-in is a Buddhist temple originally built in 1052, and its Phoenix Hall is one of the most iconic examples of Heian-period architecture in Japan. The temple is so celebrated that its image appears on the Japanese ten-yen coin, and the graceful phoenix statues adorning the roof give the hall its name. Surrounded by a serene reflecting pond, the temple is considered a representation of the Buddhist Pure Land, and it remains one of the most treasured cultural landmarks in the Uji area.

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Tour Report by akira

My name is Akira.
I am a national licensed tour guide in English.
I have been a tour guide in 9 years.
I am specialized in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Himeji castle and Hiroshima.
When you have a plan to visit those area, please contact me.
Kyoto and Nara are old town from 8th century, so you will learn Japanese culture and tradition there .
Nara is our first capital from710 for about 70 years and Kyoto was the capital from 794 for abut more than 1200years.
So there are a lot ofold buildings are remained and specially in Kyoto there are 17 Unesco heritage site.
You will enjoy Japan with me and be satisfied with my guiding .
I am looking forward to seeing you in Japan.