Private Tour

Green Tea Fields of Kyoto, Pure Matcha Tasting (Private, Pick-Up)

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

5 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Embark on a unforgettable journey through the heavenly-view green tea fields of Kyoto's countrysides and taste the highest-quality green tea in the world, in the green tea fields, on a private tour like no other!

Starting with a gorgeous ancient temple drawn on Japanese 10-yen coins, Byodo-in Phoenix Hall, you will take a step back in time and visit the beautiful countryside of Japan, where you'll be surrounded by rich nature and cultural heritage without distractions!

Admire the breathtaking views of the green tea plantations of Kyoto as you leisurely drive and walk through the countryside.

Try the most purest so the best Uji green tea or Maccha in the world, or even unique fruit matcha lattes at a cute cafe run by local farmers around there.

You'll be guided by a local guide with deep knowledge of Buddhism and the cultures of Japan in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Dive into the green tea fields reaching to the sky!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note that the itinerary may change due to unforeseen circumstances such as unexpected closures, road conditions, or crowd levels. Special seasonal courses (e.g., cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, autumn leaves) may also be offered during specific seasons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Pinpoint pickup and drop-off (Choose Kyoto or Osaka)

Fuel & Highway Fee

Air Conditioned Nissan Van (2-6 pax) / Mini Cooper Convertible (1 pax)

Shoju-in

Byodo-In

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Byodoin Temple

Byodo-in Phoenix Hall, is one of the most beautiful temples in Japan, no wonder it's drawn on Japanese 10-yen coins, expressing the pure land of the Buddhist heaven.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Taste the world’s highest quality green tea and matcha, surpassing even the renowned Uji Tea, which is considered top-tier. Wazuka Tea, however, is purer and more authentic, offering a true Uji Tea experience that outshines tea from Uji itself. The guide will reveal the truth behind Japanese green tea and why Wazuka tea is the best quality in the world! In this local community run cafe, you can try all different types of tea and unique desserts using matcha. Beside you can have a look and buy the tea products directly sold by the local farmers with the lowest prices without commissions!

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Extended Night Kyoto(7h)

Special Night Temple (-7h): Atmospheric temples lit up by lights *Only for Kyoto pickup course
Duration: 7 hours: ***only available for Kyoto pickup course
Pickup included

Osaka pickup (6h)

Osaka start & end: *You can also be dropped off at anywhere in Kyoto city
Pickup included

Kyoto pickup (5.5h)

Kyoto start & end: *You CAN'T be dropped off in Osaka with this option
Pickup included

Reviews

4.87

31 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

An incredible afternoon
Simon B,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide picked us up at our hotel on time. Immediately we took the road to the tea plantations towards Uji. We visited the Shoujuin Temple, then headed to the tea fields to take pictures. Afterwards tasting various teas at a tea interpretation center outside Uji city. Return to Kyoto to visit one last temple. A superb afternoon that will take you to places outside the tourist circuits. The guide provides a lot of explanation and is very friendly!
Amazing Views
asingh0528,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Daiki is amazing! He showed us so many hidden gems that we would’ve never found! This was one of the most scenic tours I’ve ever been on! You will definitely have an amazing time.
Informative all the way through! 10/10!
KAREN P,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Daiki is fantastic. Patient, considerate, and knowledgeable, he made this tour the highlight of our trip! He's very personable and we loved every stop that was made because of the info he shared not just about the history but about the changes in modern times. You can't go wrong taking this trip especially if you are a tea/matcha lover or even if the history of it or the temples interests you at all!
Best day of our trip
Elissa S,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had such a great day. Daiki has a wealth of knowledge about Japanese history and culture and has such enthusiasm for sharing it. He also has such patience for all of my picture taking. Daiki even dropped us off at a nearby restaurant so we could get straight to dinner at the end of the day. The scenery is the region is truly incredible-tea fields, rice paddies, bamboo and cedar forests line the roads. Very interesting temples; Byodo-in was particularly special. Had a tea flight and matcha affogato at Wazuka-cha cafe which was very enjoyable.
Very good!
jennylX5932LQ,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a very good tour, they took us to very beautiful green tea fields and we love it so much that they can adapt the places that you want to go or not to!
Trip to the countryside conaigliatissima
M2608JUlaurad,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Daiki, our guide, was absolutely pleasant. He speaks great English and we talked a lot during the journeys. Very knowledgeable about Japanese culture in general and the places where he accompanied us. The ride is very pleasant. The two times he took us are wonderful and led us to discover the beautiful views of the tea fields. I highly recommend this tour for both adults and children.
Nice, off the beaten track tours
LoesjeMex82,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did two tours with Daiki, the tea fields tour (extended) and the ninja tour. Both were very well organized, the vehicle is comfortable and Daiki offers the possibility to adapt the program to your specific interests. The places visited are off the beaten track, with not many other tourists, which is great. Daiki also gave us nice food recommendations. On the tea tour you visit a tea store/cafeteria and some photo spots in the fields, but you don’t really walk around in the tea fields for long of visit a factory. The scenery is very nice though. Recommended!
Great trip to learn and taste quality green tea!
lauravI6682HV,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Daiki is a great guide, very knowledgeable and fun! We definitely recommend him, as we enjoyed this experience. Thanks
Fantastic and very uniqie experience.
Irina F,
Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was amazing! Daiki is knowledgeable, fun, and full of happy energy. He taught us a lot about tea, Japanese culture, and history. During the ride, we saw picturistic Japan, which better represents the country than what metropolitan cities usually show tourists. We bought pure grade teas and Matcha from local farmers. The pictures we took were fantastic!
Gorgeous Scenery, Wonderful Guide
F1357ZZlindak,
May 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our trip with Daiki to see the Uji green tea fields was a top highlight of our three weeks in Japan. We saw beautiful green terraced tea plantations, Ujigami (the oldest shrine in Japan) and enjoyed a delicious matcha dessert at a rustic Wazuka cafe. Daiki kindly took us to see the Genji Museum (at my request), if you like Japanese literature/history this a fantastic exoerience. His minivan is clean and comfy. Best of all, Daiki is friendly, easygoing, knowledgeable and so easy to talk to. We plan to book more tours with Daiki and you should too!