Highlights
Visit local tea shops in the beautiful Uji district
See UNESCO World Heritage Site Byodoin Temple
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Overview
Kyoto
3.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
English
Pick-up not available
Lunch
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10012
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What to expect
Discover the world of Japanese green tea with a visit to the home of matcha, Uji in Kyoto. Learn about the history of tea in Japan while seeing how the world's best matcha is made. A must-go for green tea lovers!
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Matcha in the home of matcha - it doesn't get more authentic than this. Taste delightfully rich authentic Japanese matcha and also get to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Byodoin Temple, which is featured on the ten yen coin.
Matcha in the home of matcha - it doesn't get more authentic than this. Taste delightfully rich authentic Japanese matcha and also get to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Byodoin Temple, which is featured on the ten yen coin.
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Package Details
Total:
Price per Adult :
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 176.31
Total:
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 176.31
Price per Adult :
Child (Age 3-12)
USD 88.16
Infant (Age 0-2)
free
Overview
Afternoon
3.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
English
Without pick-up
Lunch
Inclusions: Lunch / English-speaking guide / Matcha green tea tasting / Matcha making featuring traditional Japanese wagashi sweets and matcha ice cream
Schedule
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10:45
Meet Your Guide at Keihan Uji Station
11:00
Tour Departs
Explore Uji and Local Tea Shops
Known as the city of matcha green tea, Uji is blessed with rich history and culture. Stroll through the beautiful streets while stopping by local tea shops that carry a wide range of Japanese teas.
Byodoin Temple
Stop by the famed World Heritage Site, the Byodoin Temple. Looks familiar? This is the same temple you can find on the back of the Japanese 10-yen coin. Marvel at the structure as you visit the outer grounds.
Lunch
Take a break from walking to indulge in a delicious Japanese-style set lunch with 5-7 dishes.
Tea Tasting and Shopping
During the tour, see how tea is prepared and find out what makes the tea in Uji so special. Take the opportunity to taste the different types of tea to find your favorite.
14:00
Tour Ends at Keihan Uji Station
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Location, direction and description
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Please note that the meeting point is at the entrance of Keihan Uji Station and NOT the JR Uji Station.
By Train from Central Kyoto City:
- 30-minutes from Kyoto Station to Uji on the JR Line.
- 30-minutes from Shichijo-Chushojima (transit) to Uji on the Keihan line.
By Taxi from Central Kyoto City:
- Around 40-minute ride. (Approx JPY 5,550).
There will be a guide holding an "Arigato Japan" sign.
The tour will start on time and refunds will not be issued for any late arrivals.
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
Restrictions
- Infants (ages 0-2) may participate for free, but will not be receiving a separate lunch.
Additional notes
- This tour involves a moderate amount of walking and a basic level of physical fitness is recommended.
- Transportation fee from Kyoto to Uji is not included in the tour fare. Please make your way to Keihan Uji Station on your own.
- The tour starts promptly according to start time and punctuality is highly advised. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late past the meeting time, you will not be able to join the tour.
Guests who do not show up for the tour or who arrive late do not qualify for a refund. Please check the cancellation policy below for further information. - Please note that dietary issues, allergies and cross-contact are not well-known or common in Japan, so many restaurants are not equipped to handle these issues. The tour operator and its partners make every effort to meet allergy and dietary requests, but please be aware that there is no guarantee these requests can be met in full.
Please refer to the FAQ for Japanese translations for common food allergies. - Emergency Phone Numbers:
Ambulance: 119 (simple English should be okay)
Medical emergencies in Tokyo:
Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Information Service: +81 (0)3 5285 8181
English assistance: 9 am - 8 pm
Medical emergencies in Kansai (including Osaka and Kyoto):
AMDA International Medical Information Centre KANSAI: +81 (0)6-6636-2333
English assistance: 9 am - 5 pm - Emergency Phone Numbers:
Outside of Tokyo & Kansai:
Japan Helpline: +81 (0)120-461-997 or +81 (0)570-000-911
English assistance 24h
Other useful numbers: https://www.jhelp.com/en/jhlp.html
Required items to bring & attire
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 2 and maximum of 20.
Activity Provider Arigato Japan
Activity Provider
FAQ
Q. What are common food allergies and their Japanese translation?
A. Japanese for Common Allergy Foods:
Nut Allergy ナッツアレルギー
almond アーモンド
brazil nuts ブラジルナッツ
cashew カシュー
hazelnut ヘーゼルナッツ
hickory nut ヒッコリーナッツ
macadamia マカダミアナッツ
peanut ピーナッツ
pecan ピーカンナッツ
pine nut 松の実
pistachio ピスタチオ
walnuts くるみ
Shellfish Allergy (including mollusks and crustaceans) 貝アレルギー
calamari カラマリ
crayfish ザリガニ
cuttlefish いか
lobster ロブスター
mussels ムール貝
oysters カキ
prawns 海老
Fish Allergy 魚アレルギー
cod タラ
salmon サーモン
snapper スナッパー
trout マス
tuna マグロ
yellowtail ハマチ
mackerel 鯖
sardine イワシ
anything that is from the ocean 海に住む生き物
Gluten Allergy 小麦アレルギー
bread パン
breakfast cereals 朝食用シリアル
porridge お粥
cakes ケーキ
biscuits ビスケット
pizza ピザ
pasta パスタ
wheat-based noodles 小麦焼きそば
bread crumbs パン粉
soy sauce 醤油
yeast extract spread (such as Vegemite) イーストエキス（ベジマイトなど）
soups スープ
ice cream アイスクリーム
custard powder カスタードパウダー
beer ビール
barbequed chicken バーベキューチキン
sausage ソーセージ
hamburger ハンバーガー
Lactose Intolerance 乳製品食べません
milk 牛乳
cheese チーズ
ice cream アイスクリーム
butter バター
yogurt ヨーグルト
biscuits and cakes (if milk or milk solids are added) ビスケットとケーキ
cheese sauce チーズソース
cream soups クリームスープ
custard カスタード
milk chocolate ミルクチョコレート
pancakes パンケーキ
scrambled eggs スクランブルエッグ
quiche キッシュ
some breadいくつかパン
Soy 大豆アレルギー
edamame 枝豆
miso みそ
natto 納豆
soy sauce and shoyu sauce 醤油
soy flour 大豆粉
soy nuts 大豆の実
soy bean sprouts もやし
soy-based milk 豆乳
soy-based yogurt 大豆ヨーグルト
soy-based ice cream 大豆アイスクリーム
soy-based cheese 大豆チーズ
tamari 大豆たまり
tempeh 大豆テンペ
tofu 豆腐
Nut Allergy ナッツアレルギー
almond アーモンド
brazil nuts ブラジルナッツ
cashew カシュー
hazelnut ヘーゼルナッツ
hickory nut ヒッコリーナッツ
macadamia マカダミアナッツ
peanut ピーナッツ
pecan ピーカンナッツ
pine nut 松の実
pistachio ピスタチオ
walnuts くるみ
Shellfish Allergy (including mollusks and crustaceans) 貝アレルギー
calamari カラマリ
crayfish ザリガニ
cuttlefish いか
lobster ロブスター
mussels ムール貝
oysters カキ
prawns 海老
Fish Allergy 魚アレルギー
cod タラ
salmon サーモン
snapper スナッパー
trout マス
tuna マグロ
yellowtail ハマチ
mackerel 鯖
sardine イワシ
anything that is from the ocean 海に住む生き物
Gluten Allergy 小麦アレルギー
bread パン
breakfast cereals 朝食用シリアル
porridge お粥
cakes ケーキ
biscuits ビスケット
pizza ピザ
pasta パスタ
wheat-based noodles 小麦焼きそば
bread crumbs パン粉
soy sauce 醤油
yeast extract spread (such as Vegemite) イーストエキス（ベジマイトなど）
soups スープ
ice cream アイスクリーム
custard powder カスタードパウダー
beer ビール
barbequed chicken バーベキューチキン
sausage ソーセージ
hamburger ハンバーガー
Lactose Intolerance 乳製品食べません
milk 牛乳
cheese チーズ
ice cream アイスクリーム
butter バター
yogurt ヨーグルト
biscuits and cakes (if milk or milk solids are added) ビスケットとケーキ
cheese sauce チーズソース
cream soups クリームスープ
custard カスタード
milk chocolate ミルクチョコレート
pancakes パンケーキ
scrambled eggs スクランブルエッグ
quiche キッシュ
some breadいくつかパン
Soy 大豆アレルギー
edamame 枝豆
miso みそ
natto 納豆
soy sauce and shoyu sauce 醤油
soy flour 大豆粉
soy nuts 大豆の実
soy bean sprouts もやし
soy-based milk 豆乳
soy-based yogurt 大豆ヨーグルト
soy-based ice cream 大豆アイスクリーム
soy-based cheese 大豆チーズ
tamari 大豆たまり
tempeh 大豆テンペ
tofu 豆腐
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 21:00 local time, 7 business days to 21:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 21:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Operation days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 21:00 local time, 7 business days to 21:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 21:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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Restrictions
- Infants (ages 0-2) may participate for free, but will not be receiving a separate lunch.
Required items to bring & attire
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
Additional notes
- This tour involves a moderate amount of walking and a basic level of physical fitness is recommended.
- Transportation fee from Kyoto to Uji is not included in the tour fare. Please make your way to Keihan Uji Station on your own.
- The tour starts promptly according to start time and punctuality is highly advised. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late past the meeting time, you will not be able to join the tour.
Guests who do not show up for the tour or who arrive late do not qualify for a refund. Please check the cancellation policy below for further information. - Please note that dietary issues, allergies and cross-contact are not well-known or common in Japan, so many restaurants are not equipped to handle these issues. The tour operator and its partners make every effort to meet allergy and dietary requests, but please be aware that there is no guarantee these requests can be met in full.
Please refer to the FAQ for Japanese translations for common food allergies. - Emergency Phone Numbers:
Ambulance: 119 (simple English should be okay)
Medical emergencies in Tokyo:
Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Information Service: +81 (0)3 5285 8181
English assistance: 9 am - 8 pm
Medical emergencies in Kansai (including Osaka and Kyoto):
AMDA International Medical Information Centre KANSAI: +81 (0)6-6636-2333
English assistance: 9 am - 5 pm - Emergency Phone Numbers:
Outside of Tokyo & Kansai:
Japan Helpline: +81 (0)120-461-997 or +81 (0)570-000-911
English assistance 24h
Other useful numbers: https://www.jhelp.com/en/jhlp.html
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 2 and maximum of 20.
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Kyoto Matcha Green Tea Walking Tour in Uji and Byodoin Temple with Lunch Set
Discover the world of Japanese green tea with a visit to the home of matcha, Uji in Kyoto. Learn about the history of tea in Japan while seeing how the world's best matcha is made. A must-go for green tea lovers!
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