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The 11 most popular uji tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Grind fresh Uji tea into matcha at Chazuna, then tour a touchable tea museum in quiet Uji, Kyoto. 1 hour.
“Our teachers were so sweet! This was such a great experience. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants some relaxing family friendly fun. :)”
Uji’s green tea tour pairs gyokuro tasting with UNESCO temples Byodo-in and Koshoji. 4 hours with an English or Spanish guide.
“Bryan was an excellent tour guide. Clearly passionate about Japan, its temples and customs. We learnt a lot during the tour. We especially the tea ceremony experience.”
Uji walking tour with UNESCO Byodoin Temple, Taihoan tea ceremony, suspension-bridge views, shrines, and matcha snacks for $66.
“amazing, not too packed. good content and really wonderful time with Miyake-san”
Slow-cycle Uji on a Brompton with an English guide: matcha stops, quiet shrines, river views, optional museum entry, and flexible pacing.
“The guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time biking around Uji and learning about their matcha production and the cities history. Highly recommend the tour for anyone visiting!!”
Explore Uji’s matcha culture with tea shop stops, matcha making, tastings, lunch, sweets, and a UNESCO visit to Byodoin Temple.
“Warm welcome and gracious hospitality on our recent green tea and Japanese food tour in Uji (Kyoto).”
A half-day private matcha tour in Uji and Wazuka with farm walks, multi-type tea tastings, and included bento lunch—great value for tea lovers.
“Absolutely phenomenal experience! Masae is truly a master of her craft — her deep knowledge of history, culture, and matcha is incredible, and the way she shares it is so captivating and elegant. This was honestly one of the most memoraRead more”
3-hour walking tour in Uji with UNESCO Byodoin Temple, a Taihoan tea ceremony, bridges, shrines, and green tea tasting for $70.
“The tour guide was friendly, very informative and interesting to talk to since he knew a lot. I would certanly recommend!”
Private Uji tea and Buddhism tour with gyokuro tasting, UNESCO Byodo-in, shrines, temple museum, tea-shop streets, and riverside calm.
“Our first stop with guide Kevin took us to the Byodion Temple. Kevin pointed out that the 10 Yen coin was based on this Temple. Lots of tours go to area but Kevin was able to get us in ahead of the crowds. He also took us to a hidden Shinto Read more”
A small-group walking tour of Uji for matcha lovers, with tea tastings, a shrine stop, lunch tea dishes, and an authentic tea ceremony.
“We had such a wonderful time on this tour and we feel like it was worth the value and more. Our tour guide was Terumi and she was very sweet and accommodating! We went to a match making workshop, a traditional tea ceremony, to the oldest tea farm in UJI and to many more sights!…”
Make matcha incense in Uji, Kyoto with discarded matcha. Heat-smoke-free workshop at Eishin-in; take home sweet-shaped pieces.
“我們在 16/5 的下午參加了Inscence kitchen 的抹茶香薰工作坊”
Cook Kyoto-style home meals in a 100-year townhouse. Make dashi, tamagoyaki, teriyaki, miso soup, and learn knife skills.
“Wonderful, hands-on learning that can be immediately applied at home. The teacher’s were kind, knowledgeable, and fun to talk with!”
