This was an off the beaten track tour. There were just 6 participants. The guide, Mia, was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the area. As well as a Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple we visited a Japanese fan making business, a tofu business, pottery maker, community centre, sweet making business, and souvenir shops. It was well worth taking this tour.
The downside was that after walking for 5 hours we finished up walking up a hill and were tired and not really interested in looking at souvenir shops. We then had to make our own way back to the starting point at Kyoto station.