Kyoto tea town for matcha lovers
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Uji, Japan
- 5 hours to 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- SnacksMatcha rice cake skewer
- Coffee and/or TeaTea tasting and tea ceremony
- Lunch“chasoba,” green tea soba noodles, and other umami dishes will be served to complement your delicious soba dish too.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Uji StationJapan, 611-0021 京都府宇治市宇治宇文字１７１６
Meeting instructions: We will meet in front of JR Uji Station (Nara line). This station is 10 minutes walk away from Keihan Uji station.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:30 am
Itinerary
1
Uji Shrine
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Tsuen Main Branch
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Mai_M
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 hot to walk around.
Reviews
5.0
based on 16 reviews
Mai_M, Nov 2025
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 hot to walk around.
Melissa_C, Nov 2025
It’s such a great experience because you get to see not only the “touristy” side but also the local side. Terumi was such a great guide, very patient with our group and open to answering all of our questions and curiosities. She was so friendly and hospitable.
Alexandra_G, Apr 2025
This tour offers an all-round experience of matcha production in Uji and an insightful look at a central component of Japanese culture. Uji is definitely worth a visit and the tour provided us with a good view of the town landmarks.
DeniseDixon, Mar 2025
I was looking forward to this tour the most and it didn't disappoint. Terumi is so knowledgeable and thoughtful and made thus such a wonderful experience. She went at our pace, took pictures along the way and shared her knowledge about the tea, the farms and the best quality. I highly recommend this tour as you won't have a better experience anywhere else.
Emily_B, Oct 2024
We had a lovely time on this tour. Highly recommend if you want to learn more and experience the culture of tea.
Yvonne_W, Jan 2024
Terumi was the most wonderful host and tour guide in Uji. I was in awe of how much knowledge she shared about tea, temples, pottery, and culture. The experience was perfectly paced and I got to try everything - grinding my own matcha, attending a tea ceremony, visiting a temple, and buying plenty of goodies. This was my favorite day in my month of traveling through Japan, all thanks to Terumi. I cannot recommend the experience enough, no matter how much knowledge you have about tea and tea culture to start.
Kasina_E, Aug 2023
Very informative tour! Terumi is knowledgeable and thoughtful - she planned out a great itinerary and shared history at every stop! We got so much more than a beautiful tea ceremony from our experience. We especially loved the matcha workshop and the amazing lunch spot on the River. I would definitely recommend to anyone interested in matcha or the history of tea in Japan.
David_H, Jul 2023
This was a wonderful tour including matcha-making workshop, tea ceremony, tea farms, and local shops. We enjoyed meeting local merchants and tasting specialty teas. It was a true highlight for our family. Our guide was very knowledgeable and very kind.
Simon_B, May 2023
Terumi was an amazing guide, so knowledgeable, friendly, fun and really knows the area well.
We went to see many different locations, make some matcha powder, be part of a tea ceremony and even shopping at some of the historic stores.
One of the highlights of our Kyoto trip without a doubt, couldn’t recommend this highly enough.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hi Simon,
Thank you so much for your warm words written for the review.
And so sorry for not writing a reply sooner. After the tour, whenever I see someone walk around with Shiba dogs, i remember the tour with you and Helen!! Say hello to them!!
Have a wonderful week!
Best regards,
Terumi
Best regards,
Terumi
Juliet_C, May 2023
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! We recommend this tour!
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