Kyoto Walking Series: Green Tea and Aristocratic Culture in Uji

5.0(1)3 h 30 minBy Honey J Tours

About this activity

Discover the art of grinding matcha, stroll along the scenic Uji River and visit a historic temple.

Begin at a tea plantation to learn the Kabusecha farming method, then explore a museum revealing Uji’s deep rooted connection to tea.

At a tea cafe, grind your own matcha using a traditional mill, learn to prepare it and experience matcha art. Under expert guidance, you will also sample premium Gyokuro tea.

Next, visit a World Heritage Site temple and walk through a garden representing the Pure Land of the West.

Continue with a picturesque stroll along the Uji River, the backdrop for The Tale of Genji and immerse yourself in the refined culture of the Heian period.

Along the way, stop at a 400-year-old pottery gallery.

If time permits, wander charming back alleys, visit a Kumihimo shop, and browse local tea stores.

This tour is led by a nationally accredited guide and licensed garden designer, offering rich insight into Japan’s tea culture, history, and elegant garden aesthetics!

What's included

✓Entrance Fees
✓Guide Fees
✓Tea Tasting
✓Matcha Drink
✓Experience Fees

Not included

✕Transportation from/to meeting point

Meeting and pickup

Your guide will meet you at the Keihan Uji Eki (Station) Rotary. Please note that if you arrive at JR Uji Station you will need to walk to Keihan Uji Station (about 10-15min walking distance). Please make sure to arrive at the correct Keihan Uji Station on time.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 2 participants.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

More things to do in Uji

Uji and Wazuka Matcha Farm Half Day Private Guided Tour

If you love matcha or are looking for an authentic Kyoto tea tour, this unique matcha experience in Uji and Wazuka is for you. Escape the city and relax in nature in Wazuka, the heart of Uji tea and matcha. Walk through scenic tea farms and enjoy a hands-on Japanese tea experience in a traditional house—comfortable even in rain or hot weather. Led by an award-winning female local entrepreneur, th…

5.0(53)4 hFree cancellation

From £273.37 per person

Slow Cycling Tour at Uji's Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage

Uji, south of Kyoto, is famous for its matcha (powdered green tea) and other tea products, and is also home to many historic temples and shrines dating back over 1,000 years. This tour takes you on a leisurely tour of this fascinating city on a BROMPTON bicycle with a local navigator. ・The tour is a great way to visit places that are otherwise inaccessible by riding with a navigator who knows the…

5.0(45)5 hFree cancellation

From £95.42 per person

UNESCO Heritage & Tea Ceremony/Matching Making Walking Tour

This is a focused Uji experience, not a rushed add-on to a bigger itinerary. A local English-speaking guide takes you through Byodoin Temple, Uji Shrine and Ujigami Shrine, and a tea ceremony at Chazuna. Entrance fees and the tea ceremony are included in the price, so you won't hit surprise costs at the gate. The pace is unhurried, with time at each stop to ask questions and take photos, and your…

4.9(34)3 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £53.16 per person