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Kyoto tea town for matcha lovers

Uji, Japanby フルダイニング料理教室

  • 5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 7 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

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.

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

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Uji Shrine

      20 min

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

    2. 2

      Stop 2

      10 min

      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!

    Meeting and pickup

    Meeting instructions: We will meet in front of JR Uji Station (Nara line). This station is 10 minutes walk away from Keihan Uji station.

    End point

    Meeting instructions: We will meet in front of JR Uji Station (Nara line). This station is 10 minutes walk away from Keihan Uji station.

    Good to know

    • 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.

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