• Takumi-no Yakata - Enjoy a unique Gyokuro tea experience, the highest grade of green tea in Japan. Gradually steam the leaves in warmer water while learning about the tea-making and brewing process. Conclude by eating the tea leaves with ponzu sauce for a healthy and distinctive snack.
• Ujigami Shrine - Visit Japan’s oldest original shrine, a UNESCO world heritage site. This shrine also contains Uji’s last underground spring water, which naturally bubbles to the surface. Local tea shops use this water to brew tea for their customers.
• Koshoji Temple - Conclude your tea journey at Kyoto’s oldest Soto Zen temple. Zen Buddhism, which originated in China, played a key role in pioneering the tea ceremony in Japan.
• Byodoin Temple - Explore this stunning temple from the Heian period. The grand temple hall sits on a man-made lake and is a UNESCO world heritage site, also featured on the back of the 10 yen coin. View artifacts from the temple in the underground museum.
• Byodoin Omotesando - Walk down the pilgrimage street leading to Byodoin Temple. Lined with tea shops, some dating back to the medieval period, enjoy the aroma of fresh tea and discover the variety of tea produced in this historic region.
• Prefectural Uji Park - Take a leisurely stroll on this charming island in the river and learn about the ancient tradition of cormorant fishing with birds.
• Uji River - Immerse yourself in Uji’s rich natural beauty. Although shallow now, this river was once vital for trade with the capitals of Kyoto and Nara, transporting tea, sake, and more from across the country and Asia.

• Admission to all temples and the museum at Byodoin
• Gyokuro tea house experience with Japanese sweet

• Food and drink outside of the tea experience

Embark on an exclusive journey through Uji, Kyoto, the birthplace of Japanese tea. Limited to eight guests, this intimate tour promises a uniquely personalized experience immersed in Japanese culture. Enrich your senses with a sublime Green Tea Experience against Uji’s lush tea fields, where the pinnacle of Uji matcha awaits. Immerse yourself in the spiritual allure of Ujigami Temple and the Zen tranquility of Koshoji Temple, both cradled within Uji’s breathtaking landscapes. The limited group size ensures tranquility, fostering a deep connection with sacred grounds. The journey crescendos at the iconic Byodoin, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvel at the architectural masterpiece nestled in serene surroundings. This meticulously curated Uji tour guarantees an unforgettable cultural immersion, serving as an intimate escape from central Kyoto’s hustle for our fortunate guests in nature’s embrace.

• The itinerary as is includes many stairs. If this poses a problem, let us know, and we’ll make suitable modifications.

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