Kyoto tea town for matcha lovers

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Are you a green tea lover or food lover? Then join us on this Matcha Town Walking Tour! On this tour, you will be exploring Uji, a beautiful historic district that is often affectionately known as a tea haven for tea lovers and connoisseurs. we stroll around Uji, you will be introduced to many interesting and fun facts about the origins of tea, the art of tea ceremony, and the wonders of Uji. pure, rich matcha powder that is sure to tantalize your taste buds! We will also visit tea houses, and tea fields, and will even pay a visit to some of Japan's oldest shrines, which Uji is home to. wonders of the shrines. For lunch, we will be stopping by a famous tea house, to enjoy “tea dishes”. After lunch, we will get to experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony at a traditional tea house.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

“chasoba,” green tea soba noodles, and other umami dishes will be served to complement your delicious soba dish too.

Matcha rice cake skewer

Tea tasting and tea ceremony

What To Expect

Uji Shrine

We will exploring Uji, a beautiful historic district that is often affectionately known as one of the 7 best waters in Uji.

20 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

We will visit one of the oldest tea shops in Uji, which is over 850 years old, and .Here you will get a chance to taste their delicious matcha rice cake skewers, made using pure, rich matcha powder that is sure to tantalize your taste buds!

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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Kyoto tea town for matcha lovers

Reviews

5.00

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

This tour offers an...
Alexandra G,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
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.
A Great Day in Uji
DeniseDixon,
Mar 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
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.
Lovely
Emily B,
Oct 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We had a lovely time on this tour. Highly recommend if you want to learn more and experience the culture of tea.
Perfect day in Uji
Yvonne W,
Jan 2, 2024
- Viator
5.00
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.
Historical, hands-on tea tour through Uji
Kasina E,
Aug 18, 2023
- Viator
5.00
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.