T0015
Uji Matcha & Tea Hopping
Kyoto
Guided/FIT:
Guided
Highlights
Guided by the certified matcha master, you will be hopping around IG-buzzing cafe and shops in Uji, the best-known tea origin of Japan. Taste Uji with the matcha and tea delicacies enjoyable to your five senses. Walk through the Uji river and temple and finish the day of Japanese Zen.
Details
Uji, situated between Kyoto and Nara, the two most famous cities of Japanese culture and history, is the famous town of superior Japanese tea plantation as well as cultural and culinary destination.
(Photo source: local tourism board)
Our certified matcha master will pick you up from Kyoto or Uji station, and lead you through today's itinerary by public transportation and walking.
Tea Hopping
We will walk you to the town of Uji, where you can have many choices of tasting tea and matcha, accompanied by redundant varieties of snacks and desserts made of tea. We have selected a number of tea houses, cafes, restaurants and shops to entertain your five senses. Many the tea houses we have selected are of 100 years old and still operating today. Their shops also comprise traditional Japanese gardens, where you can enjoy and relax with imagination of traveling to the past. This tour includes for free up to 3 cafes' dining, but we will bring you to as many cafes or shops as possible.
(Photo source: official sites of cafe, restaurant, shop)
Matcha Ceremony Class
You will be guided to a traditional house of "sukiya-zukuri" style where the matcha and tea ceremony is conducted.
Walk Through the Charm of History, Culture and Buddism
In the afternoon, the tea master will walk you down the Uji River and visit one or two temples and shrines nearby. He will explain history and culture of the Kyoto Uji area, with insight on Buddhist symbolism and architecture. Enjoy 2-3 hours of peaceful walk through the charming river, greenery and architecture.
Finish your day with good memory and in-depth knowledge of Japanese tea and its culture, as well as the history of Kyoto Uji.
Included
The specified dine-in menu item for each person of up to 3 the visited cafe, restaurants
Cost of the walking guide and tea master
All tea and material used in the class
Excluded
Extra dining or drinking items
Travel or accidental insurance
Extra menu item purchased
Any commercial item purchased by the guest during this visit
Train tickets