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Uji Walking Tour - Byodo-in temple and Tea Ceremony from Kyoto

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$191.58
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Overview

This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Visit the picturesque area around Uji Bridge and World Heritage Site Byodo-in Temple. See the magnificent Byodo-in Temple, the vibrant colors of which have been restored just as they were when the temple was built. Experience an authentic tea ceremony in one of Japan's tea plantation areas.
Half Day
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

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Other transportation costs included in the tour
  • Tea Ceremony Experience at Taihoan
  • National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
  • Byodo-in Temple Admission fee
  • Fees other than those listed in Includes

Meeting point
Meet at Sunrise Tours Desk B1 floor at Avanti Shopping mall by 8:20AM. The tour departs at 8:30AM. After the meet-up, walk to JR Kyoto Station
Return details
Ends near Kyoto Station around 12:30PM

  • Board a train from Kyoto Station to Uji Station (JR rapid, local, non-reserved seat)
  • 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. (pass by)
  • Sightseeing at Nakanoshima Park (Uji Park) (pass by)
  • Experience an authentic tea ceremony in the famous tea town of Uji.
  • 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.
  • Board a train from Uji Station to Kyoto Station (JR Rapid, Local, non-reserved seating

  • 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 tea depending 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. Recording videos is not allowed in the tea room. Thank you for your understanding.
  • 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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    Uji Walking Tour - Byodo-in temple and Tea Ceremony from Kyoto

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $191.58
    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
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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