Kyoto Uji Half Day Matcha Green Tea Tour
- 3-hour tour of Kyoto’s Uji district including a delicious lunch set
- Tea experience
- Visit local tea shops and stroll the beautiful streets of Uji
- A visit to the outer grounds of Byodoin Temple, a World Heritage site that is featured as the design on the JPY10 coin
- See how teas are prepared and get a sense of what goes into the production of the world’s best matcha
- Browse the shops for souvenirs unique to the area
What to expect
Discover the enchanting town of Uji, the revered heart of matcha, with an expert guide. Step back in time and immerse yourself in this historic retreat once favored by Kyoto’s noble families. Feel the gentle breeze as you wander tea fields, hear the soothing flow of the Uji River, and admire the serene beauty of iconic World Heritage sites. Savor the aroma of freshly whisked matcha and the taste of exquisite local treats, each bite a tribute to Uji’s culinary heritage. Engage all five senses as you uncover the town’s unique stories and traditions, away from the bustling tourist crowds.
Reviews
Ako was a wonderful guide. I'd recommend this tour for not only fans of matcha, but those interested in learning more of the history in Uji City.
Eri was amazing! The tour felt so immersive and we highly recommend everyone to make a special day for Uji and join the tour too! group size: 4 guide: Eri is super friendly and helpful! breaks:great with breaks when needed. attractions on the way:There was no boring moments!!
This experience was a highlight of our Japan trip. From start to finish, we truly enjoyed the whole day. Our guide, Ako was awesome! We learned so much about shrines, temples, and of course matcha tea! This is an experience worth booking to get the most out of a day in Uji.
Our tour guide Jahmela is very knowledgeable about the Japanese culture and the Uji, Kyoto area. it was a bonus that she’s an American so there was no language barrier. We learned a lot about Uji matcha, it was also fun learning to do the tea ceremony. The food, sweets and ice cream were all so amazing too. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Jahmela and the rest of the tour team mates.
Jahmelah was wonderful! she gave us lots of interesting cultural information, which was easily understood from our perspective. she she was so fun and was so gracious about our time going over. Her knowledge enriched our time here in Kyoto!
One of the best tours we did in Japan. our guide was polite, friendly, knowledgeable and used to be an English teacher which made the experience even better. Uji is a wonderful place to visit. Highly recommended.
Sanae, our tour guide, was so kind and informative. It was so nice to enjoy a day away from the crowds in Kyoto. My kids said that the tour was their favorite part of the trip so far!
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