Kyoto Matcha Green Tea Tour
ID: GYG131976-196416
Category:
Country: Japan
Country: Japan
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
Green tea fans will love this tour to the town of Uji in Kyoto — the home of matcha. A trip to Uji will give you many chances to experience and taste matcha and other types of green tea in a variety of beverages and foods.
The green tea and matcha (powdered green tea) produced in Uji are famous for their quality not only in Japan, but also all over the world.
While visiting Uji you will also get to see the gorgeous and famous Byodoin temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During the tour you will sit down for a fantastic lunch, and have a chance to experience making and drinking tea. If you find teas that you like, you will have time to choose, purchase and take home some delicious memories of your tour.
The green tea and matcha (powdered green tea) produced in Uji are famous for their quality not only in Japan, but also all over the world.
While visiting Uji you will also get to see the gorgeous and famous Byodoin temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During the tour you will sit down for a fantastic lunch, and have a chance to experience making and drinking tea. If you find teas that you like, you will have time to choose, purchase and take home some delicious memories of your tour.
Highlights
- Leave the crowded area of downtown Kyoto and explore this historic and beautiful town
- Visit local tea shops and stroll the lovely streets of Uji
- Explore the outer grounds of the Byodoin temple, a World Heritage Site which is featured as the design on the 10 yen coin
- See how tea is prepared and get a sense of what goes into the production of the world’s best matcha
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Minimum drinking age is 21 years
• Please advise supplier of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
At entrance of Keihan Uji station (not JR Uji station). Your guide will be there holding a sign. Uji is about 40 minutes from Kyoto city.
• Minimum drinking age is 21 years
• Please advise supplier of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
At entrance of Keihan Uji station (not JR Uji station). Your guide will be there holding a sign. Uji is about 40 minutes from Kyoto city.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.