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Kyoto Walking Series: Green Tea and Aristocratic Culture in Uji
$192.01
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Kyoto Walking Series offers an enriching journey through Uji, where tea culture thrives. This 3-hour and 30-minute tour immerses you in the art of matcha preparation and the beauty of historic landscapes.
- 🍵 Begin at a tea plantation to discover the Kabusecha farming method, essential to Uji's tea heritage.
- 🏺 Explore a museum that showcases Uji’s profound connection to tea, revealing its historical significance.
- 🧑🍳 Grind your own matcha using a traditional mill at a tea cafe, learning the art of preparation and matcha artistry.
- ☕ Sample premium Gyokuro tea under the guidance of an expert, enhancing your understanding of high-quality tea.
- 🏛️ Visit a World Heritage Site temple, walking through a garden that symbolizes the Pure Land of the West.
- 🌊 Enjoy a picturesque stroll along the Uji River, the backdrop for The Tale of Genji, and absorb the refined culture of the Heian period.
- 🖼️ Stop at a 400-year-old pottery gallery, where you can admire traditional ceramics and craftsmanship.
- 🚶♂️ If time allows, wander charming back alleys and visit a Kumihimo shop, along with browsing local tea stores.
- 👨🏫 This tour is led by a nationally accredited guide and licensed garden designer, providing deep insights into Japan’s tea culture and elegant garden aesthetics.
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Kyoto Walking Series: Green Tea and Aristocratic Culture in Uji
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Experience Fees
- Matcha Drink
- Tea Tasting
- Guide Fees
- Entrance Fees
- Transportation from/to meeting point
Meeting point
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.
Return details
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.
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KyotoVisit a tea garden and enjoy freshly ground tea. View ceramics at an art gallery. Walk along the Uji River and learn about the aristocratic society and history of the area. Finally explore a historic temple and its garden.
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Kyoto Walking Series: Green Tea and Aristocratic Culture in Uji
$192.01
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!