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Kyoto’s most-loved days out.
The 11 most popular uji tours in Kyoto. What each one involves, how long it runs, what it costs, and who you book with.
Grind tencha into matcha at Chazuna in Uji, then learn brewing with an instructor. Explore interactive tea exhibits in about 1 hour.
Most Popular
Visit Uji’s tea houses and UNESCO temples, taste gyokuro and sample tea with ponzu, plus Shinto purification at Ujigami Shrine.
“Brian was our tour guide. He knew a lot about Uji history and took us to see many shrines / temples. He taught us how to do a blessing at a shrine / temple and we repeated it all throughout our trip whenever we visited a temple / shrine. The tea making lesson was fun…”
3-hour Uji walking tour with Byodoin UNESCO, Taihoan tea ceremony, suspension bridges, shrines, and matcha snacks in a small English group.
Slow cycle Uji on a Brompton with an English guide, visiting matcha culture stops, shrines, temples, and quiet river views.
“We had an amazing tour with Takashi. He was a great guide!”
Guided Uji matcha tour with tastings, matcha making, set lunch and sweets, plus Byodoin Temple UNESCO visit in 3h15.
“Warm welcome and gracious hospitality on our recent green tea and Japanese food tour in Uji (Kyoto).”
Private half-day matcha tour in Uji and Wazuka with tea-farm walks, tasting at least 3 varieties, and a bento lunch.
“Really unique and informative experience. One of our favorites on our whole trip to Japan. Masae is super friendly and knowledgeable and we learned a lot about tea and match while enjoying a good meal and nice scenery. Highly recommend!”
Walk Uji’s UNESCO sites, learn tea at Taihoan, and end with matcha tastings and scenic bridges on a small-group 3-hour tour.
“This was such a great tour. We especially loved the Boyodoin Museum and temple. Our guide Nobumasa Myake was wonderful and knowledgeable. I appreciated hearing the history of the temple and the area.”
Private Uji tea and temple tour with gyokuro tasting, Ujigami Shrine, Byodoin Temple and museum, tea street stroll, and Uji Park.
“Ferdi is an excellent guide who is friendly and knowledgeable, and the tour was just breathtaking and tranquil. Highly recommend this tour for a fun and relaxing experience.”
Walk historic Uji with a small group, taste matcha treats, grind your own powder, and join an authentic tea ceremony with lunch.
“We are big matcha lovers so this was the tour we have waiting for. It was pricey and you get a lot of information. Uji is a nice town and I am glad to have a guide bring us around. The matcha treats we had so excellent. We went in June and it was a…”
Make matcha incense at Uji’s Eshin-in Temple: smoke-free aromas from discarded tea, plus discounts and a souvenir set to take home.
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Kyoto townhouse cooking class: make kombu-bonito dashi, practice Japanese knives, cook dashi-maki tamago and chicken teriyaki, then eat together.
“We had a great hands on session cooking really delicious, simple dishes that we can can do at home. The great advice about good brands to was really appreciated.”
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