UJI · TEA TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 7 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“Our teachers were so sweet! This was such a great experience. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants some relaxing family friendly fun. :)”
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.
“I really loved the tour. Katsu was an amazing guide. I would recomend it for all.”
Slow-cycle Uji on a Brompton with an English guide, visiting tea culture, shrines, temples, and calm river views with optional entrances.
“We had an amazing tour with Takashi. He was a great guide!”
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.
“It was a very interesting and informative tour in a beautiful area. Definitely recommend this tour. Our guide was great, the tea ceremony was nice and I appreciated the other beautiful stops. Thank you!”
Private 4-hour Uji tour: gyokuro tasting, UNESCO Byodoin and Ujigami Shrine, Zen temples, and tea-street strolls with a calm guide.
“David was a knowledgeable guide who spoke English and Japanese. Tea drinking can be a complex event! Also visited a temple.”
Ceremonies, afternoon sittings, mint pours and estate trails, wherever tea is taken seriously.
