Gold-Guide recommends this tour that delves into the history and culture of Kyoto!

• Table of Contents
• Half-day (AM) Tour: Vermillion Shrine Gates and Sake Brewery Delights
• Guide's Recommended Points
• My Details
• Self-Introduction
• Detailed information about Nori

Half-day (AM) Tour: Vermillion Shrine Gates and Sake Brewery Delights

We will meet at a hotel in Kyoto City or at JR Kyoto Station and take a taxi to Fushimi. First, we will visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and walk along the mystical approach lined with vermilion torii gates. A guide will explain the background of Inari worship, the proper way to worship, and the highlights of the shrine grounds in an easy-to-understand manner. Next, we will move to the Fushimi brewery area of ​​Fushimi and visit facilities where you can learn about the history of sake brewing and museums of sake breweries. While enjoying tastings, you will experience the differences in taste created by rice, water, and koji, and the sake culture rooted in the region. Depending on the brewery, you may also be able to taste locally brewed beer in addition to sake. After the sightseeing, we will have lunch and then drop you off at your hotel or Kyoto Station.

*Itinerary

9:00 AM Meet at a hotel in Kyoto City or at JR Kyoto Station → Travel by taxi

09:30 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (visit and stroll) → Travel by taxi

10:30 Fushimi Sake Brewery Area (Sake brewery museum visit, tasting, town walk)

12:00 Lunch (additional charge / nearby restaurants can be recommended) → Travel by taxi

14:00 Disband at the hotel or JR Kyoto Station. *If you wish to be dropped off at a different location within Kyoto City, please consult with your guide.

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Guide's Recommended Points

At Fushimi Inari, we will guide you to photo-friendly spots and easy walking routes, taking into account the crowd situation. We will also provide explanations that explain the meaning of the torii gates and the background of their dedication, helping you understand "why they are lined up." In the sake brewery area, we will adjust the stops to suit your interests, taking into account the characteristics of each facility you wish to visit. During the tasting, we will briefly explain how to distinguish between aroma, sweetness/dryness, and umami to help you find your favorite. We will optimize the time allocation so that you can fully experience "shrine visit + Fushimi's sake culture" even in a short time. The drop-off location can be adjusted within the city, and we will discuss it with you to suit your next plans.

My Details

Name: Nori

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Self-Introduction

I was born in Kyoto. When I was a child, I lived in Tokyo for eight years. After that I returned to Kyoto. Many visitors are interested in Kyoto and I know the city of Kyoto well. I know off-the-beaten-truck places as well as must-see-spots. I visited New Zealand for three weeks and during my time there I had an opportunity to assist a teacher to educate her students in Japanese culture such as the Japanese tea ceremony, how to wear a yukata which is a cotton kimono and teaching calligraphy. The students' eyes were shining with excitement as they became involved in Japanese culture. It made me feel that I needed to study Japan and its culture more deeply. This experience led me to become a tour guide. I not only enjoy being a tour guide but also like to interact with people. I feel happy when I see visitors enjoying various aspects of Japan and Japanese life. I am interested in history, Buddhism, Shintoism, gardens. I also enjoy reading books, participating in yoga, practicing meditation. and a variety of other subjects. If I can help you to enjoy Japan more, it will be my great pleasure.

Detailed information about Nori

Guide Experience：10 Years or more

Area: Kyoto, Osaka, Nara

Languages: English

Qualifications: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter : EN01710

Certified Itinerary Control Manager，Eiken Test in Practical English Proficiency Grade 1 (CFER C1 equivalent)

Expertise:Shrine/Temple,Japanese Garden,Japanese History

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