Kyoto · UJI TOURS
Half an hour south, the tea town keeps Byodo-in’s phoenix hall and the mills that grind the good matcha. These 14 differ on how much tea and how much temple, with prices and travel time.
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.”
Explore Uji’s finest green tea, Byodoin, Ujigami Shrine, and Koshoji with an English-speaking guide on a four-hour Kyoto side trip.
“Our guide, Ferdinand, was exceptional, making the entire experience truly wholesome and deeply enriching. I gained a much greater understanding of Uji and Japan as a whole, including the cultural nuances and serene nature of its people. The selection of temples and the tea experience were impeccable, and the immersive tour was seamlessly executed. This was by far one of the best tours I’ve taken in Japan, and I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking an authentic and meaningful experience.”
Explore Uji’s temples, bridges, shrines, tea ceremony, and matcha treats on a friendly three-hour small-group walking tour.
“amazing, not too packed. good content and really wonderful time with Miyake-san”
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!!”
Explore Uji and Wazuka with guide Masae, visit tea farms, taste three local teas, enjoy a bento lunch, and see rural Kyoto by private vehicle.
“Masae was very knowledgeable about matcha and very nice. We went to a farm and did a matcha tasting. She also showed us beautiful landscapes”
Explore Uji’s UNESCO-listed Byodoin, join a traditional tea ceremony, and walk historic shrines and bridges with a local English-speaking guide.
“Very informative and guide is very friendly and knowledgeable. We would have been lost without him. We were appreciative of the area as he explained to us in details the significance of each of the attractions. My daughter enjoyed very much the tea ceremony”
Visit Fushimi Inari, Byodoin Temple, and Ujigami Shrine on a peaceful 5.5-hour Kyoto tour with an English-speaking guide.
“Lovely early morning walk through the beautiful temple!Guide Genki was excellent! Warm, engaging and very knowledgeable and caring”
Explore Uji’s tea traditions, Zen roots, shrines, Byodoin Temple, and riverside scenery on a four-hour private tour from Kyoto.
“This was an incredible tour hosted by Mika in Uji, Kyoto. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of it. The Byodoin temple was beautiful and the museum that accompanied the tour was well worth our time. The shrines were also gorgeous. HoweveRead more”
Cycle quiet Uji roads, tea country, shrines, Byodoin, and the Uji River on a relaxed small-group Brompton tour from Kyoto.
“It was an amazing experience. Biking around the Uji river was my favorite part. Uji is so beautiful and peaceful. Our guide was very patient since I was a slow biker and knowledgeable guiding us with different places. I highly recommend the tour!”
Practice riverside zazen with an English-speaking guide, then enjoy Uji matcha and wagashi in a calm Kyoto setting.
“If you are thinking about doing this experience while in Kyoto, take this review as your sign that you should register right now. This has been the highlight of our trip, amongst some very notable experiences. Highly recommend!!!”
Make six to seven upcycled matcha incense pieces at a peaceful Uji temple, with Byodoin views, a garden, and a Japanese instructor.
“This was such a unique experience. I’m so glad I was able to make custom incense with my family during our day trip to Uji. The location and atmosphere is very beautiful and our workshop instructor was informative and very kind.”
Explore Uji tea’s origins, production, and varieties through hands-on digital displays and Uji history exhibits at Chazuna.
Walk from Kyoto to Uji for Ujibashi Bridge, a tea ceremony, Nakanoshima Park, and Byodo-in Temple with train fare included.
“Uji is a very nice place to visit. The tour was good, covered a walk along the Uji river, tea ceremony and Byodoin temple. The best part is that the group is small, so easier to get around.”
