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Matcha green tea tour in Kyoto's Uji Market

Otsukata Uji, Kyoto 611-0021, Japan , Kyoto, Japan

Matcha green tea tour in Kyoto's Uji Market

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English, Japanese

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Green tea fans will love this tour to the town of Uji in Kyoto–the home of Matcha. A trip to Uji will give you many chances to experience and taste Matcha and other types of green tea in a variety of beverages and foods.The green tea and matcha (powdered green tea) produced there in Uji are famous for their quality not only in Japan but also all over the world. Also while visiting Uji you can see the gorgeous and famous Byodoin temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. During the Uji tour, you'll sit down for a fantastic set lunch, and have a chance to experience making and drinking tea. If you find teas that you like, you'll have time to choose, purchase, and take home some delicious memories of your tour.

What to remember

Important info

Know in advance:

Tour operates with a minimum of 2 participants
Maximum of 10 people per tour group
Infants (0-2 years) are free of charge
Please let the tour operator know if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies by filling in the field you'll find at check out

What's included

Lunch. Tea experience. Matcha tasting. Matcha making, wagashi sweets, and matcha ice cream. Local tour guide

What's not included

Additional food and drinks

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Enjoy a 3-hour tour of Kyoto’s Uji district, including a delicious lunch set. Have the ultimate tea experience. Visit local tea shops and stroll the beautiful streets of Uji. Pay a visit to the outer grounds of Byodoin Temple, a World Heritage site that is featured as the design on the 10 yen coin. See how teas are prepared and get a sense of what goes into the production of the world’s best matcha

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until 7 days in advance

Provider

Arigato Travel

Meeting Point

Meeting at the entrance of Keihan Uji station 宇治駅 ( NOT the JR Uji station).