• Private Tour
• Family Friendly
• Carbon Neutral

Join me on a journey to Uji, the homeland of Matcha! Explore the iconic Byodoin Temple, featured on the 10 yen coin, delve into literary history at the Tale of Genji Museum, and experience the art of Matcha making with hands-on workshops at the Matcha Museum. Discover Uji's cultural treasures!

Destination

Kyoto, Japan

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

4 hours

Transport mode

Public Transport

Available languages

English, Indonesian, 日本語

Included

• Entrance tickets
• Private guide
• Pick-up Included

Excluded

• Meals
• Personal Expenses

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Jessica.

1. Meeting point

   You will be picked up anywhere in Kyoto. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Byodoin Temple

   Byōdō-in (平等院, "Temple of Equality") is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, built in the late Heian period. Featured in the 10 yen coin.

4. Tale of Genji Museum

   The only museum in the world that specializes in the Tale of Genji, which has been loved by many for over 1000 years.

5. Matcha Museum

   Experience the process of Matcha making and workshops

6. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Tell me your preferred date and group size
• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
• Wait for my personal offer in your inbox!

Contact me

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Unknown

6 March 2025

We really loved our time with Jessica. She did a great job explaining everything to us and really had the food scene down. That was our main interest. She was specially good at pivoting around our interests. Highly recommend her!Great Guide!

Sereni

6 March 2025

It was the arrival day of our trip to Japan & the Osaka evening walking tour with Jessica was a great start! She shared with us some useful tips & insights about Japanese manners, typical foods of Osaka and restaurant suggestions. Jessica spoke perfect English and she was quick to respond to change of the meeting time. Informative & kind

elysawalk

23 February 2025

Jessica was a great guide. She was so accommodating to my elderly mother and very helpful. She was totally flexible with what we wanted to do as well.Amazing!

Thomas🇺🇸 United States

12 January 2025

We spent a beautiful day in Osaka with Jessica. We covered a lot of ground. From the Shitennoji Temple to the Shin Sekai neighborhood to the the Osaka Castle. Jessica is very knowledgeable about Japan's history and culture. She is extremely personable and has a great sense of humor. We enjoyed our visit very much!Great Day in Osaka!

J.🇺🇸 United States

1 January 2025

Jessica nailed it with us. 100% exactly what we wanted and adapted on the fly to things we asked for or expresses interest. Her knowledge and insights made our tour the most memorable of our trip to Japan! Absolutely perfect

J.🇺🇸 United States

1 January 2025

I CANNOT say now awesome Jessica was to me and my daughters. She knew the city, where to get the best food, and engaged so well with my teens. She went out of her way to make sure we had the best experience in Osaka! Only regret is too little time!

Marco🇮🇹 Italy

22 December 2024

We had a very nice time with Jessica. Thanks to her we experienced quite a few delicious local specialities and had a wonderful view of the city from the second tallest observatory deck in Japan. She is so kind and friendly! Magic evening in Osaka

Renee🇦🇺 Australia

22 November 2024

Jessica was a wonderful and considerate guide. We were lucky to have her show us amazing Osaka. She answered all our questions and we had a lot! She was very knowledgeable. Thank you Jessica m! Thank you Jessica!

Nicholas🇺🇸 United States

16 November 2024

Jessica took my father and I on a wonderful tour of Osaka. She was so friendly, and a pleasure to be with. Her food selections were also amazing, and a ton of fun. She also tailored our tour to highlight sea food since we are foodies. Book with confidence and you will have a wonderful night.Amazing experience

Toby🇺🇸 United States

3 November 2024

Jessica took us on an incredible food journey through Osaka that was absolutely unforgettable! We’d already been in Japan for two weeks, sampling so many different foods, but Jessica made our experience extra special by asking about everything we’d already tried and customizing our tastings to introduce us to new and unique flavors. She has a true foodie’s knowledge and passion, sharing local specialties that we would have never thought to try on our own. The Fami Chiki “secret” was such a cool surprise! It’s something we would have missed if not for her insider knowledge. Not to mention, the tour was generous—SO much food! We were absolutely packed by the end, and every bite was delicious. Jessica was incredibly attentive and so fun to hang out with. We had great conversations, not just about food but about Japan and so much more. If you’re looking for a guide who’s passionate, knowledgeable, and just great company, Jessica is the one. Highly recommend!So. Much. Food. :D

Wendy🇨🇦 Canada

27 October 2024

A little chaotic at start due to changing start and meet up. Jessica was great at explaining the food and to order. She was very patient with us and we would highly recommend her tour!Great Food

Khing🇦🇺 Australia

26 October 2024

Had a great tour with Jessica. She was friendly and knowledgeable. Flexible when I changed Dotonburi to Kuramon market. Knew the best places to take a photo. Had a lot in common with the love of spicy food. Highly recommend this guide Fantastic guide

Salena🇳🇱 Netherlands

22 October 2024

We had a great food tour with Jessica, depending on your personal taste Jessica will guide you to the best places to try your typical local Osaka dishes. Enjoyed all the different dishes it was wonderful being guided and not having to find your way in these busy streets. Thanks Jessica for sharing your great foodie choices!Great food tour with Jessica!

Diana🇺🇸 United States

20 October 2024

Jessica was great! She showed us so many sites. She was lovely and warm. She also wanted to make sure we were happy. Really great experience!Our day with Jessica

Tony🇨🇦 Canada

19 October 2024

I asked Jessica to help me find a vintage kimono. She identified 4 shops and off we went. Very happy to say I found exactly the kimono I wanted at the price I wanted. Having Jessica ask questions for me and then translating the responses was a huge help. I highly recommend Jessica.Vintage kimono

Michael🇺🇸 United States

18 October 2024

Jessica is an absolute delight.. funny, pleasant, extremely knowledgeable with regards to the local food in Osaka… she took us to the places frequented by the natives… This was a first rate experience, made only better by how considerate Jessica is … she even surprised me with a birthday cake ! We felt like we were eating authentic Japanese food from Osaka, including the octopus balls …!Foodie tour!

Hal🇺🇸 United States

16 October 2024

Our Osaka food tour with Jessica was so much fun. We ate at restaurants and street food vendors that we likely never would have considered on our own and the food was delicious! It was also great getting to know Jessica and learning other things about Osaka and Japan. This was my first time using withlocals and I’m sure it won’t be the last.So much fun!

David🇺🇸 United States

13 October 2024

Jessica is a very knowledgeable guide who took great care of us on the food tasting tour. My family and I greatly enjoyed spending time with her and she was very accommodating of my wife’s many allergies (nuts, fruits, carrots, celery). I tend to put in a good amount of work on my own researching where to go for the best eats but I honestly would never have been able to find most of the places she took us, and they were all incredible! If you are considering the tastings tour or Jessica… just go for it.Highly recommended!

Nacheli🇲🇽 Mexico

10 October 2024

Jessica was wonderful with us! she created a tailored tour to show us around Osaka and it was great! she really showed us the most important places while explaining us its story, she took us to a great restaurant where we had the best ramen! we couldn't have got there without her help! Thank you Jessica!!!Great Experience!

Robert

30 September 2024

Jessica had perfect English. She provided useful information and an entertaining afternoon taking us to Osaka Castle and downtown. It was interesting to hear about her life in Osaka.Introduction to Osaka

Phil 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

24 July 2024

I was privileged to have Jessica as a guide for a tour of Osaka. She is an extremely knowledgeable and a very interesting guide who made my tour of Osaka both highly fascinating and very enjoyable. It is apparent Jessica puts a lot of thought, planning and energy into each tour she creates. Coupled with her enthusiasm, Jessica is engaging and attentive which consequently made the tour of Osaka an extremely enjoyable experience. I therefore highly recommend Jessica as a tour guide. Outstanding Osaka with Jessica

Vicki🇳🇿 New Zealand

16 June 2024

Jessica gave us a great look around, she had good local knowledge A great look around

Michael🇺🇸 United States

24 May 2024

Jessica went above and beyond with us. Her English was perfect. Very personable and easy to talk to. My partner asked a million questions and she never got annoyed. She knew the exact places to go to avoid crowds, she was extremely knowledgeable about all of the places we visited and effortlessly navigated us through the Kyoto public transit system. Would not hesitate to recommend her. What a great day. The highlight of our trip to Kyoto would rate higher than 10 if possible. Amazing day in Kyoto

Ingrid🇳🇱 Netherlands

20 May 2024

I absolutely recommend Jessica as a guide, she is amazing! I booked Jessica for a tour in Osaka and it was totally worth it. Before my arrival in Osaka I had already contacted Jessica for advice and I always got a quick reply. Jessica was very patient with me since I’m a senior and she was helpful in many ways. She showed me the way in Osaka, taught me how the train and metro system worked. She not only showed me the sights I wanted to see, but also brought me to places to eat, unknown to many tourists.

Christy

10 March 2024

Jessica was really lovely. She balanced history and interesting facts with general conversation to build rapport. We asked Jessica for tips for the rest of our stay and she told us some and then later sent us a list of places to visit on our own. Her local treat that came with the tour was delicious and we really appreciated the thought that she put into choosing a snack. Would recommend Jessica for a great small tour. Great tips and great chats along the way