Discover Uji’s world-renowned Matcha, savor exquisite teas, and explore the iconic Byodoin temple on our immersive Kyoto Green Tea Tour.
During our Uji tour we will sit down for a fantastic set lunch, and we will have a chance to experience making and drinking tea. If you find teas that you like, you will have time choose, purchase and take home some delicious memories of your tour.
Tour Highlights:
• 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 which is featured as the design on the 10 yen coin.
• See how tea s prepared and get a sense of what goes into production of the world’s best matcha.
• Browse the shops for souvenirs unique to the area.
Points of Interest
- Uji Station
- Matcha Tasting Included
- Matcha Making, Wagashi Sweets and Matcha Ice Cream all featured
- Lunch In Restaurant, tea experience
- Shopping time
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Transportation costs
Green tea fans will love our tour to the town of Uji in Kyoto–the home of Matcha. A trip to Uji will give you many chances to experience and taste Matcha and other types of green tea in a variety of beverages and foods. The green tea and matcha (powdered green tea) produced here in Uji are famous for their quality not only in Japan but also all over the world. Also while visiting Uji you can see the gorgeous and famous Byodoin temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
During our Uji tour we will sit down for a fantastic set lunch, and we will have a chance to experience making and drinking tea. If you find teas that you like, you will have time to choose, purchase, and take home some delicious memories of your tour.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above.
- Family-friendly
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- For solo travelers, please email us
- Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
- Not recommended for Vegans and Gluten-free
- Vegetarian friendly
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.