UJI · TEA TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 8 uji tea tours travellers love most, gathered in one place. Ceremonies, tastings, estate walks and afternoon sittings, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who pours.
Grind Uji matcha, learn the culture of tea at Chazuna, and use hands-on interactive displays in Kyoto’s tea town. 1-hour class.
Most Popular“It was informative and fun to make and drink matcha so fresh!”
Taste top-grade Uji green tea, learn the samurai-Shinto roots, then visit Byodo-in and Koshoji in a calmer Kyoto side trip.
“Damien was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable and flexible and went out of his way to make our morning enjoyable and fuss free. He was also very good at explaining the nuances of Shinto and Buddhist practices. Highly recommended.”
Walk UNESCO Uji sights, cross two suspension bridges, and end with a Taihoan tea ceremony and matcha snacks in a small group.
“We had a wonderful experience on our Uji tour! Our guide, Yuko, was fantastic — knowledgeable, friendly, and so thoughtful throughout the tour. She shared fascinating insights about Uji’s history and culture, and gave us amazing recommendations for restaurants, matcha shops, and mochi shops in Uji. The tea ceremony was one of the highlights of…”
Slow-cycle Uji on a Brompton with an English guide, visiting tea culture, shrines, temples, and calm river views with optional entrances.
“Takashi was an amazing guide! We did a private tour (just me and my wife) and he did an excellent job guiding us around, explaining the history, showing us the most scenic spots, and generally ensuring we had a great time. For EnglisRead more”
Experience Uji’s matcha culture with a guided tea-making demo, tastings, included set lunch, and a quick UNESCO stop at Byodoin Temple.
“Warm welcome and gracious hospitality on our recent green tea and Japanese food tour in Uji (Kyoto).”
Walk UNESCO Byodoin Temple, enjoy a matcha tea ceremony at Taihoan, then stroll Uji bridges and shrines with tastings in about 3 hours.
“The tea ceremony party was very short. The rest of it was seeing the area, including temple and museum, and the guide was great!”
Private 4-hour Uji tour: gyokuro tasting, UNESCO Byodoin and Ujigami Shrine, Zen temples, and tea-street strolls with a calm guide.
“Kevin was a wonderful guide. He communicated with me a few days before, was there to meet us and provided an excellent tour. He was welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable about Japan after living many years there. He was super nice Read more”
Walk Uji’s tea lanes, taste matcha snacks, grind green tea, and enjoy a real tea ceremony plus lunch on a small-group tour.
“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!…”
Ceremonies, afternoon sittings, mint pours and estate trails, wherever tea is taken seriously.
