Uji Tea Ceremony and UNESCO Heritage Walking Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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Delve into Uji's captivating culture and history on this exclusive walking tour. Visit the UNESCO-listed Byodoin Temple, renowned for its architectural beauty and historical allure. Participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at Taihoan, the birthplace of Japan's green tea, where you'll learn the intricacies of this revered practice. Enjoy scenic strolls across picturesque suspension bridges and explore sacred sites like Uji Shrine and Ujigami Shrine. Conclude your journey with a taste of Uji's famed green tea and local delicacies, making this tour a perfect blend of culture, tradition, and scenic beauty.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Byodoin Temple
Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and admire its stunning Phoenix Hall, rich with over 1,000 years of history
Engage in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony, learning the art of tea preparation in its birthplace.
What‘s Included
30 minutes Tea Ceremony
English speaking Guide
Entrance Fees to Byodo-in
Personal Expenses
Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Options
Small Group Tour
Private Tour
Private Tour
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The tour was great! Our...
Owen T,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was great! Our tour guide was really nice and spoke great English. Highly recommend this for anyone hoping to see some historical sites and get a nice tea ceremony experience.
Matcha Tea Ceremony and Uji Tour
469colew,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was fantastic and I would highly recommend this tour to everyone going to the Kyoto/Osaka area! Claudia was our tour guide and she was absolutely wonderful. She messaged us on WhatsApp a few minutes before the start time to let us know she arrived, shortly after we met her at the exact location indicated on the booking notes. Claudia was very knowledgeable about the history of Uji, the Byodo-In Temple, Matcha tea, and everything in between. She also was very helpful at answering other questions we had about Kyoto and Japan. The tea ceremony was very memorable and we loved getting to make it ourselves! Highly recommend!
Tea ceremony
Suzanne N,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tea ceremony was amazing and beautiful as was the shrine. Eloise put up with all my photos and it was a lovely day
Excellent tour!...
Shea W,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour! Absolutely loved Uji - would absolutely recokmend taking a day trip or half day trip when in Kyoto. Was very cool walking around and seeing several historical sites. Also enjoyed the tea ceremony. Shingo was awesome and took lots of pictures for us too!
Very informative and...
Blecilla K,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and guide is very friendly and knowledgeable. We would have been lost without him. We were appreciative of the area as he explained to us in details the significance of each of the attractions. My daughter enjoyed very much the tea ceremony
Great tour to explore Uji
Ikroop K,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Naoki was a fantastic guide to explore Uji with. The tour was paced right while covering a lot of ground (and info). Naoki also gave several great suggestions for matcha places to visit afterwards.
Wonderful tour
Ela A,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a great tour. We especially loved the Boyodoin Museum and temple. Our guide Nobumasa Myake was wonderful and knowledgeable. I appreciated hearing the history of the temple and the area.
Immersive, informative and beautiful views
Nyssa M,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We met Katsuhiko promptly at the meeting point, there was excellent communication before the tour. We learned a lot during the tour and it was well timed with our group with children. We learned a lot of things that we were able to use on the rest of our trip in Japan about temples and shrines. It was a perfect time to do the tour in November with the fall leaves changing colours. We were able to see many less trafficked areas with this tour and learn about the rich history. Highly recommended!
A very rewarding morning in Uji with Naoki.
Ludovic R,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Naoki is perfectly bilingual English which facilitates exchanges. He is committed to explaining Japanese culture in a spirit of openness to others. He is a very beautiful person who we can guess has many things to pass on. We spent a very rewarding morning with him. Thank you Naoki!
Uji visit on a rainy day
Navigator541053,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very friendly guide. full of interesting information!! Uji is a must visit for matcha tea lovers. lots of shops selling matcha and sencha. I had a great day!
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