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Uji: Private immersion into Kyoto's tea and reglious culture 20% OFF
Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$211.93
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Overview
The Private Tour of tranquil Uji in Kyoto offers an exclusive journey through the birthplace of Japanese tea. Limited to just eight guests, this intimate experience immerses you in the rich culture and breathtaking landscapes of Uji.
- 🍵 Engage in a unique Gyokuro tea drinking experience, where you'll learn the art of brewing the highest grade of green tea in Japan while savoring the taste of the steamed tea leaves with ponzu sauce.
- ⛩️ Visit Ujigami Shrine, the oldest original shrine in Japan, a UNESCO World Heritage site that features the last of Uji's underground spring water, cherished by local tea shops for brewing tea.
- 🧘 End your tea journey at Koshoji Temple, the oldest Soto Zen temple in Kyoto, where Zen Buddhism's influence on the tea ceremony began.
- 🏯 Marvel at Byodoin Temple, a magnificent structure from the Heian period, set on a man-made lake and featured on the back of the 10 yen coin, with a subterranean museum showcasing historical artifacts.
- 🍃 Stroll down Byodoin Omotesando, a pilgrimage street lined with historic tea shops, where you can experience the delightful aroma of fresh tea and discover the local varieties produced in this region.
- 🌳 Explore Prefectural Uji Park, a tranquil island in the river where you can learn about the ancient tradition of cormorant fishing and appreciate Uji's rich natural beauty.
- 🚉 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby for easy access to the tour start point.
- 🍬 The tour includes a Gyokuro tea house experience with a Japanese sweet and admission to all temples, including the museum at Byodoin, while food and drink outside the tea experience are not included.
- 👥 An English-speaking tour guide will enhance your journey, ensuring you fully appreciate the cultural significance and history of each site.
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Private Tour of tranquil Uji
Private Tour
Private Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- Gyokuro tea house experience with Japanese sweet
- Admission to all temples and the museum at Byodoin.
- Food and drink outside of the tea experience
Meeting point
In front of Keihan (not JR) Uji Station, near the taxis.
Return details
In front of Keihan (not JR) Uji Station, near the taxis.
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Get some caffeine with this one of a kind Gyokuro tea drinking experience. Gyokuro tea is the highest grade of green tea in Japan. Slowly steam the leaves in increasingly warm water while learning about the tea making and brewing process. Finish up by eating the tea leaves with some ponzu sauce for a healthy and unique snack.
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Ujigami ShrinePay a visit to the oldest original shrine in Japan. A UNESCO world heritage site, this shrine also houses the last of Uji's underground spring water that naturally bubbles up to the surface. Local tea shops collect the water to make tea for their customers.
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Koshoji TempleEnd your tea journey at the oldest Soto Zen temple in Kyoto. Zen Buddhism originally came in from China and helped pioneer the tea ceremony in Japan.
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Byodoin TempleEnter into this magnificent temple dating back to the Heian period. The magnificent temple hall sits on a man made lake, and not only is it a UNESCO world heritage site, but it's also the same temple featured on the back of the 10 yen coin. Also see some of the artifacts from the temple in the subterranean temple museum.
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Byodoin OmotesandoTravel down the pilgrimage street leading to Byodoin Temple. Lined with tea shops, many going back to the medieval period, smell the aroma of fresh tea and discover the wide variety of tea produced in this historical region.
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Prefectural Uji ParkStroll along this pleasant island in the middle of the river, and discover about the ancient tradition of cormorant fishing with birds.
- Envelope yourself in Uji's rich natural beauty. Although shallow now, this river was the lifeblood for trade with the capitals of Kyoto and Nara, and tea, sake, and more from all over the country and the rest of Asia. (pass by)
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Uji: Private immersion into Kyoto's tea and reglious culture 20% OFF
Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$211.93
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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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!