Matcha green tea tour in Kyoto's Uji Market
Do this because
- 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
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.
Important to know
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
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 4 days before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Arigato Travel
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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