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Kyoto Uji Half Day Walking Tour: Byodo-in Temple and Tea Ceremony

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$90.32
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Overview

The enchanting town of Uji beckons with its rich history and serene landscapes on this immersive 4-hour walking tour. Led by a National Government Licensed English Guide, you will delve into Japan's tea culture while exploring stunning historic sites.

  • 🏷️ Half Day Tour: This tour includes all admission fees and transportation costs, ensuring a seamless experience as you traverse Uji's beautiful landscapes.
  • 🕗 Meet by 8:20 AM at the Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti B1, conveniently located across from Kyoto Station's Hachijo Exit.
  • 🌉 Marvel at the ancient Uji Bridge, originally constructed in the 7th century, and enjoy breathtaking views from the special viewing spot known as san-no-ma.
  • 🍵 Participate in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony, where you will learn to prepare traditional matcha or sencha tea in the heart of this famous tea town.
  • 🏯 Explore the stunning Byodo-in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where the iconic Phoenix Hall is featured on Japan's 10-yen coin.
  • 🌳 Stroll through the picturesque Prefectural Uji Park, home to the serene islands of Tō-no-shima and Tachibana-shima, offering panoramic views amidst the mountains.
  • 👟 Enjoy a leisurely walking experience, perfect for all physical fitness levels, as you soak in the sights and sounds of Uji.
  • 🗺️ Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby, making your journey to and from the tour hassle-free.

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Half-Day Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 10 minutes

  • Transportation costs
  • Admission fees
  • National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
  • Tea Ceremony
  • Fees other than those listed in Includes

Meeting point
Meet your guide at the Sunrise Tours Desk, located on the B1 floor of Kyoto Avanti, directly across from Kyoto Station's Hachijo Exit.
Return details
Tour ends at Kyoto Station around 12:30PM.

  • Ujibashi Bridge
    Uji 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
  • Prefectural Uji Park
    The 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
  • Enjoy an authentic tea ceremony in Uji, a famous tea town known as the birthplace of Japanese tea
  • Byodoin Temple
    Built 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

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour may not be able to enter the Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple in case of congestion. In this case, JPY 300 will be refunded at the location
  • Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed
  • This is not a bus tour. Sightseeing will be conducted on foot. Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in
  • The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
  • The tour may be unable to drop by Nakanoshima Park in case of high water level in the Uji River, etc
  • The tea ceremony experience may vary between tea-ceremony procedures with matcha green tea and tea-ceremony procedures with sencha green tedepending on the day. Selections may not be made. Also, this may be conducted with other customers
  • The tea experience will be held in a tatami room, so please wear socks
  • Regarding Green tea with sweet, the menu cannot be changed. Allergy-friendly, halal, gluten-free, and other meal requests are not available
  • Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Kyoto Uji Half Day Walking Tour: Byodo-in Temple and Tea Ceremony

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $90.32
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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