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

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$193.90
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Overview

Discover the enchanting town of Uji on this immersive 4-hour walking tour led by a National Government Licensed English Guide. Visit the ancient Uji Bridge, built in the 7th century, and enjoy beautiful views from its special viewing spot. Experience a real Japanese tea ceremony where you'll learn to prepare traditional matcha or sencha tea. Explore the stunning Byodo-in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site whose Phoenix Hall appears on Japan's 10-yen coin. This tour combines Japan's tea culture with historic temples for an authentic cultural 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
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
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Meeting point
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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
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Tour ends 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
  • Open location in Google Maps
    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

  • 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 betwa een 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
  • Recording videos is not allowed in the tea room
  • Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with tea ceremony. If tea ceremony is required, please make a booking under the child rate
  • 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
    $193.90
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
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