Slow Cycling Tour at Uji's Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage
Overview
Uji, located south of Kyoto, is renowned for its matcha and historic temples and shrines that are over 1,000 years old. A leisurely tour on a BROMPTON bicycle with a local navigator allows for an engaging exploration of this captivating city.
- 🚴♂️ The tour provides access to places that are otherwise hard to reach with a knowledgeable navigator.
- 🛠️ All necessary riding equipment is supplied, so no need to bring your own.
- 🍵 Enjoy local food at specialty shops during the tour.
- 📸 Take memorable photos with your stylish BROMPTON bike throughout the journey.
- 🗺️ The course can be customized based on your preferences.
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- Exclusive navigator fee
- Bicycle rental fee
- Bicycle equipment such as helmets, Bags for wheeled transport, etc.
- English Guide
- Byodoin Phoenix Hall entrance fees (option 700 yen)
- Tea and Uji Town Exchange Centre Chazuna Entrance fee (option 600 yen)
- For refreshments during the tour, the accompanying navigator will suggest restaurants according to the customer's wishes.
- Insurance fee (option 500 yen)
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Tea and Uji Town Exchange Center Chazuna is a place where visitors can learn about Kyoto's tea culture and history. By visiting this place, you can learn more about Japanese tea culture.
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Uji ShrineUji Shrine is a historic shrine with a history of more than 1,700 years and is believed to be beneficial for academic and childbirth success.
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Ujigami ShrineUjigami Shrine is paired with the neighbouring Uji Shrine, and a spring known as 'Kirihara Water', one of the seven famous waters of Uji, still gushes from the grounds.
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Asagiri BridgeThis beautiful bridge over the Uji River is a good place to take photos.
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Koshoji TempleKoushoji is a Zen temple with a history of about 800 years, and the Kotosaka slope from the stone gate to the temple grounds is a beautiful path made of stone walls.
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Amagase DamA nature trail along the Uji River leads to the wooden Amagase Bridge, where the view of the valley is so tranquil and beautiful that the hustle and bustle of Kyoto is forgotten.
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By the time you return to the city, visit the Byodoin Phoenix Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or stop for a cup of tea in one of Uji's unique tea shops, you will have discovered something new about Kyoto!
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.