Kyoto Matcha Green Tea Tour

Uji, Japan

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Join our Matcha Kyoto Green Tea Tour and discover more about Uji Town, the heart and soul of Japanese Green Tea Culture.

Matcha tea is definitely an integral part of Japanese tea culture. If you love Green tea and would like to learn more about Matcha, be sure to join our 3-hour 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 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.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Uji, Kyoto, Japan

- Discover Uji, heart & soul of Japanese Green Tea Culture
- Enjoy an Authentic Tea Experience with a local
- Browse the local shops for souvenirs unique to the area.
- A visit to Byodoin temple, a World Heritage site
- Get a sense of what goes into production of the best matcha
- Lunch in a restaurant with local and seasonal dishes and tea experience.
- Matcha making, wagashi sweets and matcha ice cream all featured in one tour.

Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Uji Scenic Bridge, Honshu, 又振宇治宇治市京都府 611-0021, Japan

Uji Scenic Bridge

Pass By: Uji River Cormorant Fishing, Togawa Uji, Kyoto 611-0021, Japan

Uji River Cormorant Fishing

Pass By: Uji Shrine, 1 Uji Yamada, Uji 611-0021 Kyoto Prefecture

Uji Shrine

Pass By: Amagase Bridge, Kanaido Uji, Kyoto 611-0021, Japan

Amagasetsuri Bridge (Suspension bridge)

Pass By: Masuda Chaho, Renge-21-3 Uji, Kyoto 611-0021, Japan

Ending Point - Masuda Chaho

Stop At: Byodoin Temple, 116 Uji Renge, Uji 611-0021 Kyoto Prefecture

A visit to Byodoin temple, a World Heritage site

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions

Matcha Tasting Included
Lunch In Restaurant, tea experience
Matcha Making, Wagashi Sweets and Matcha Ice Cream all featured
Shopping time

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Transportation costs

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible
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
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
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
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Vegetarian friendly
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

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