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Uji Walking Tour - Byodo-in temple and Tea Ceremony from Kyoto 20% OFF
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$143.80
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Overview
The Uji Walking Tour offers a captivating glimpse into Japan's rich tea culture and historic sites over an immersive 4-hour experience. Led by a National Government Licensed English Guide, this tour showcases the enchanting town of Uji, known for its ancient landmarks and traditional tea ceremonies.
- 🏯 Visit Uji Bridge, one of Japan's oldest bridges, originally built in the 7th century, and enjoy stunning views from the san-no-ma viewing spot.
- 🌳 Stroll through Prefectural Uji Park, where two islands in the Uji River, Tō-no-shima and Tachibana-shima, create a breathtaking panorama amidst the mountains.
- 🍵 Participate in an authentic tea ceremony in Uji, the birthplace of Japanese tea, where you'll learn to prepare traditional matcha or sencha tea.
- 🕌 Explore the historic Byodo-in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its Phoenix Hall, which is depicted on the 10-yen coin.
- 🚉 All transportation costs are included in the tour, ensuring a hassle-free experience while exploring Uji.
- 👟 Enjoy a walking tour, so wear comfortable shoes as you navigate the scenic streets and sites on foot.
- 🗣️ Benefit from the expertise of a National Government Licensed English Guide, providing in-depth insights into Uji's history and culture.
- 📍 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby, adding to the ease of your journey.
- 👶 Children up to 5 years old can join for free, making this tour a family-friendly option, though a separate booking is required for tea ceremony participation.
- 🧦 The tea ceremony takes place in a tatami room, so be sure to wear socks as part of this traditional experience.
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Half Day Tour
Meet by 8:20AM: Please meet at Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti B1, across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit
Meet by 8:20AM: Please meet at Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti B1, across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
- Fees other than those listed in Includes
Meeting point
Please come to Sunrise Tours Desk, B1F Kyoto Avanti by 8:20am. AVANTI is located directly across from the Hachijo Exit of Kyoto Station.
Return details
Tour ends Kyoto Station around 12:30PM.
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Ujibashi BridgeUji Bridge is thought to have been originally built sometime in the 7th century and is counted among the oldest bridges in Japan. A small protrusion off one side of the bridge known as san-no-ma offers great views
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Prefectural Uji ParkThe two islands floating in the Uji River - Tō-no-shima and Tachibana-shima - are collectively known as "Naka-no-shima" (Middle Island). Enjoy the panoramic view amid the mountains
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Enjoy an authentic tea ceremony in Uji, a famous tea town known as the birthplace of Japanese tea
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Byodoin TempleBuilt near the end of the Heian Era, this temple houses a Buddha statue and other images, and is surrounded by a beautiful garden. The temple is registered on the World Heritage List as a part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. An image of this temple's Phoenix Hall is featured on the 10 yen coin
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Uji Walking Tour - Byodo-in temple and Tea Ceremony from Kyoto 20% OFF
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$143.80
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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