07:45 – 08:35
Hotels in Kyoto City
From each hotel to New Miyako Hotel

08:35
Departure from New Miyako Hotel
Go to Kyoto Station on foot

From Kyoto Station to Uji Station (20 min)
(JR Special Rapid Service or Rapid Service (non-reserved seat))

Uji Bridge
Uji Bridge is thought to have been originally built sometime in the 7th century

and is counted among the oldest bridges in Japan.

A small protrusion off one side of the bridge known as san-no-ma offers great views.

Nakanoshima Park
Walk around this park which is built on a sandbar in the middle of the river.
Remarks: The tour may not visit Nakanoshima Park due to Uji River flooding or other reasons.

Tea Ceremony Experience at Taiho-an (20 min)
Enjoy a simple tea ceremony experience at an authentic tea house.

Byodo-in Temple (50 min)
Built near the end of the Heian Era, this temple houses a Buddha statue and other images,

and is surrounded by a beautiful garden.

The temple is registered on the World Heritage List as a part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.

An image of this temple’s Phoenix Hall is featured on the 10 yen coin.

From Uji Station to Kyoto Station (20 min)
(JR Special Rapid Service or Rapid Service (non-reserved seat))

12:15 – 12:45
Kyoto Station
Please head to your next destination on your own after the tour ends.