Matcha Grinding Experience and Walking Tour in Uji Kyoto
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Step into the Matcha capital, Uji, and experience the heart of Japan's finest green tea. Walking through the famous Byodo-in temple, known for its appearance on the 10-yen coin, you will grind tea leaves into matcha powder and drink your fresh matcha tea. A must-try experience for matcha lovers!
⚠️ Prior to the tour, please ensure that WhatsApp is available for easy communication. Our tour guide will use these platforms to contact you.
⚠️ Please wear a mask during the Matcha making workshop.
✅ English Guided Tour – Explore Uji City with our friendly and knowledgeable guide.
✅ Hands-on Matcha Experience – Grind your own matcha powder using a traditional stone mill, then enjoy your freshly made tea with your choice of Japanese sweets or matcha ice cream.
✅ Visit Byodo-in Temple – A UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its stunning architecture featured on the 10-yen coin.
✅ Learn the History of Uji Tea – Discover why Uji is known as Japan’s top region for high-quality green tea.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Experience the capital of Matcha, Uji Kyoto! Immerse yourself into the heart of Uji’s tea culture with a stone grinding matcha-making workshop. Step into history as we explore the iconic Byodo-in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dive into the heart of Uji’s tea culture with a stone grinding matcha-making workshop.
What‘s Included
Matcha Making Class
Admission Fee: Byodo-in Temple
Japanese Snacks or Ice Cream
Hotel Pick-Up
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Matcha Grinding Experience and Walking Tour in Uji Kyoto
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loved it!!!
X2184FNmatthewt,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were lucky to have Eri as our guide for this tour - she was amazing! It was just my girlfriend and I on this tour so Eri spent time to get to know us and our matcha experience to cater this tour towards our needs and likes! She is an avid matcha drinker too so we really appreciated her recommendations for matcha types and the local matcha shops in Uji. She shared her knowledge of Uji’s history with us throughout the tour and answered all of our questions we had about Japanese culture. She even helped us navigate the bus system to our next stop after the tour! As for the actual matcha grinding experience, it was fun and delicious! Eri and the other staff members were so kind to show us how to use the tools and tips/tricks to make the best cup of matcha (and the hojicha tea jelly at the end was also delicious!!) 10/10 recommend this tour if you’re new to matcha, like myself, but also a great way to learn and explore Uji!
Eri and the Matcha Tour was so fun!
davvvader22,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fun tour and Eri was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. She helped us have a super fun time and I highly recommend this tour to anyone that enjoys Matcha!
Better than Expected!
Winedog64,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vincent was an awesome tour guide, he took us to Uji and a couple of temples with the matcha experience. He was full of knowledge and made the experience even better with history and stories of the stops! Highly recommend the tour and ask for Vincent!
🍵💚
W3489GDanastasias,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I had a wonderful time on this tour. We got to experience grinding our own matcha, visited a beautiful temple, and had time to do some matcha shopping as well. The tour was very engaging and informative. Our guide - Vincent shared lots of interisting facts and made sure everyone felt included throughout the experience. It was a fun and interesting day, and we learned so much along the way. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in Japanese culture and matcha!
Highly recommended Uji experience
MC0716,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vincent gave us a wonderful tour of Uji. His great energy and deep knowledge made the experience both informative and enjoyable. The matcha grinding experience was a fun highlight, and the tour was perfectly paced. We saw and did a lot without ever feeling rushed. Highly recommend this tour when visiting Kyoto.
Wonderful day in Uji with Eri
816dinad,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My 12 year old son and I spent a wonderful day with Eri on this tour. She is an erudite person, so knowledgeable, so approachable, just perfect. She answered every question I had, including general questions about Japanese culture. She tailored the tour to our needs and interests. We loved Uji and can’t wait to return. In short, I can’t imagine a better guide to this beautiful and interesting place. Thank you, Eri!
History, Tea, and a Wonderful Guide!
Daydream01199028943,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful day I had in Uji with Eri!! She had so much history of Uji to share, and as a "semi"-Japan history buff, I found it all intriguing!! Her knowledge about the different types of tea and how they are processed was also amazing!! Matcha grinding session was just icing on the cake. . ending one of my best days in Japan.
Such wonderful memories...
kwongkathy,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We went on the Matcha Grinding Experience & Walking Tour in Uji with Vincent and couldn’t have asked for a better time. Vincent was very friendly and we enjoyed spending time with him. He explained everything that we saw, even better than the guides at the matcha grinding experience, and it helped us so much in understanding what we were seeing. It was so interesting hearing Vincent’s stories about day to day life in Japan and comparing it with our daily lives in America. I feel like we learned a lot about Japan from him. Lastly, I walk with a cane and Vincent was so accommodating to my needs, slowing down the pace when i needed it, finding elevators for me rather than climbing stairs and even offering to carry my bag for me. All of this was so appreciated! Thank you, Vincent, for showing us such a wonderful day in Japan!
Perfect way to experience Uji
Cody C,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My brother and I had a great time exploring Uji with our guide Vincent. He showed us the most beautiful and historic spots around Uji, and also shared so much fascinating background about the history of Japan, matcha, and tea culture. You can tell he really knows his stuff and he explained everything in such an engaging and easy to understand way. The highlight of the tour was the hands-on experience of grinding our own matcha powder. Learning how it’s made really made me appreciate matcha on a whole new level. Vincent made the whole day feel personal and relaxed, taking time to answer our questions and giving us time to explore some of the areas around Uji. If you happen to be in the area and love tea, Japanese culture, or just want a meaningful experience outside the usual tourist hot-spots, I can’t recommend this tour enough. Thank you, Vincent, for an unforgettable day in Uji!
Uji Tour & Matcha Workshop
I2529BPclareb,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We absolutely loved our tour of Uji with Vincent and Eri. We were the only couple on the tour, which gave us a beautifully personal experience. As well as teaching us about the history of the Uji area and visiting historical landmarks, we got to do the matcha making workshop which was so fun and informative (and tasty!) We asked many questions about Japanese history and life in Japan, and Vincent and Eri answered our questions knowledgeably and really catered to our interests. It was such a wonderful experience that I would recommend to anyone who likes matcha and Japanese history!
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