Kyoto · KYOTO MATCHA EXPERIENCES
Uji has been growing the good leaf since the twelfth century and it is half an hour from Kyoto Station. The 15 below cover the stone-mill grinding, the tastings and the plantation visits, with prices and how far each one travels.
Explore Nara’s temples, deer park, and Uji’s matcha traditions on an efficient Kyoto day trip with lunch, transport, and an English guide.
“We had a great time on this tour. We got to see so much and the included lunch was great. Mai was a fantastic guider with lots of knowledge and great communication. The deer were so cute and the match experience was great.”
Review of Kyoto’s Arashiyama tour with Tenryu-ji, bamboo forest, matcha, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Monkey Park views.
“Walking through that bamboo grove felt like entering a natural temple. The towering stalks swaying overhead created such a calming, otherworldly atmosphere. Combined with the actual temple visit, this tour beautifully balances spiritual and natural experiences.”
Grind Uji tea leaves into matcha, learn to whisk it with an English-speaking instructor, and explore Chazuna’s interactive tea museum.
“It was informative and fun to make and drink matcha so fresh!”
Learn to prepare matcha with an English-speaking tea master in a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse, with sweets, artisan tools, and small groups.
“It was really unique experience in my life. I am so glad that guide had a lot knowledge and let us know whole story behind of matcha!! It was not only a ceremony, we had fun a lot together and tea was so delicious at all!!”
Explore Kyoto’s Arashiyama with Tenryu-ji, the Bamboo Grove, matcha, Togetsu-kyo Bridge, and wild monkeys on a four-hour guided walk.
“Very informative, our guide Chelsea had fantastic knowledge on all aspects of Japanese culture and history. So it was a fantastic opportunity to ask lots of questions and understand how the Japanese culture was built. We loved our group and the monkeys are super cute! Such a fantastic tour.”
Dress in a Kyoto kimono, learn tea ceremony etiquette, and prepare matcha with wagashi in a calm, English-guided 90-minute experience.
“This was such a fun experience! The tea ceremony was education and enjoyable and you get to pick out your kimono and wear it for up to two hours after the ceremony. I recommend going to the professional selfie place down the road to commemorate the moment!”
Explore Arashiyama’s bamboo forest, gardens, temples, matcha, bridge, shopping street, and monkey park on a five-hour Kyoto walk.
“Tom was a fantastic tour guide. He was helpful and informative and interesting. The pace is not fast and we got to see so many important and interesting sites of the area.”
Visit Nara’s Great Buddha, meet its wild deer, explore Uji, and make matcha on a guided day trip from Kyoto.
“My wife and I had a wonderful experience from beginning to end. From this tour, we were able to take part in many different activities and visit many different sites. Super first-timers friendly for those needing a bit more directions in what to do and see - like us - starting out. And a big thanks to Den for guiding us and taking care of us when we went off track. She is super kind, friendly, and passionated about her work!”
Learn to whisk Nara matcha in a 120-year-old farmhouse, taste single-origin teas, and enjoy wagashi with an English-speaking tea master.
“It was excellent! 100% recommended! We really enjoyed the activity! Private session for our family of 4! Interactive, educational and fun! Great host! Thank you!”
Explore Uji near Kyoto with temples, matcha tasting, tea making, local dishes, and an English-speaking guide in a small group.
“Tour was great and at a relaxed pace. Explained the history of what we toured. Guide was very courteous and made sure we were well taken care of.”
Learn matcha-making, watch a tea master, taste Kyoto sweets, and enjoy a relaxed tea ceremony in Gion with chair seating.
“Our host was extremely approachable, hospitable, knowledgeable and passionate about what she does.”
Grind fresh matcha in Uji, visit Byodo-in and Uji Shrine, and learn tea traditions on a small-group walking tour from Kyoto.
“We had a great experience with Vincent! The tour ended up being a private tour which allowed us to go with the flow a bit more. He was great in showing us several temples and shrines, and talked us through the matcha making experience. We would definitely recommend it!”
Cycle Uji’s tea fields, shrines, river paths, and temples on a Brompton with a local guide in a relaxed four-and-a-half-hour tour.
“The guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time biking around Uji and learning about their matcha production and the cities history. Highly recommend the tour for anyone visiting!!”
Dress in a kimono near Kyoto Station, whisk matcha in a tatami townhouse, then stroll and take photos near Kiyomizu-dera.
“It was a great experience overall. Highly recommend it to anyone coming to kyoto.”
Explore Uji’s matcha culture with tastings, tea making, lunch, local shops, Uji Shrine, and Byodoin Temple in a small-group tour.
“Warm welcome and gracious hospitality on our recent green tea and Japanese food tour in Uji (Kyoto).”
