Kyoto Uji Matcha & Byodo-in Temple Walking Tour
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Overview
-Start your walking journey in the historically rich town, Uji!-
Byodo-in Temple and Ujigami Shrine. We will head to Uji Bridge passing by local small shops showing the ancient atmosphere. At Uji Bridge we will witness the epic landscape over the river and step our feet to the first world heritage site in Uji, Ujigami Shrine.
-Learn Japanese history in the two different World Heritage Sites-
You will not only just visit these places but also deepen your knowledge on the Japanese religion and learn the relations between these two iconic places across Uji river.
-Try authentic Kyoto Uji Matcha Tea Ceremony!-
Enjoy Uji Matcha Tea Ceremony with a Japanese sweet. Don't miss this extravagant opportunity to experience the authenticity of the tea ceremony.
Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!
Byodo-in Temple and Ujigami Shrine. We will head to Uji Bridge passing by local small shops showing the ancient atmosphere. At Uji Bridge we will witness the epic landscape over the river and step our feet to the first world heritage site in Uji, Ujigami Shrine.
-Learn Japanese history in the two different World Heritage Sites-
You will not only just visit these places but also deepen your knowledge on the Japanese religion and learn the relations between these two iconic places across Uji river.
-Try authentic Kyoto Uji Matcha Tea Ceremony!-
Enjoy Uji Matcha Tea Ceremony with a Japanese sweet. Don't miss this extravagant opportunity to experience the authenticity of the tea ceremony.
Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!
Inclusions
- Coffee and/or Tea - Tea ceremony experience (Matcha, Green tea)
- Kyoto Uji Matcha Tea Ceremony Experience
- Byodo-in Temple Entrance Fee
- Lunch
- Tour photos
- Entry/Admission - Byodoin Temple
- Entry/Admission - Mitsuboshien Kanbayashi Sannyu Main Shop
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sawarabi Street, Uji, Uji Kyoto Prefecture
Walk through the calm street
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ujigami Shrine, 59 Uji Yamada, Uji 611-0021 Kyoto Prefecture
Visit the shrine
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Uji Shrine, 1 Uji Yamada, Uji 611-0021 Kyoto Prefecture
Visit the Uji shrine
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Uji, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki
Visit a tea factory
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Byodoin Temple, 116 Uji Renge, Uji 611-0021 Kyoto Prefecture
Visit Byodoin
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Mitsuboshien Kanbayashi Sannyu Main Shop, Renge-27-2 Uji, Kyoto 611-0021, Japan
Tea ceremony experience.
Duration: 35 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sawarabi Street, Uji, Uji Kyoto Prefecture
Walk through the calm street
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ujigami Shrine, 59 Uji Yamada, Uji 611-0021 Kyoto Prefecture
Visit the shrine
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Uji Shrine, 1 Uji Yamada, Uji 611-0021 Kyoto Prefecture
Visit the Uji shrine
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Uji, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki
Visit a tea factory
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Byodoin Temple, 116 Uji Renge, Uji 611-0021 Kyoto Prefecture
Visit Byodoin
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Mitsuboshien Kanbayashi Sannyu Main Shop, Renge-27-2 Uji, Kyoto 611-0021, Japan
Tea ceremony experience.
Duration: 35 minutes
Time of tour
11:00 AM
Meeting point
FamilyMart, Myōraku-182-12 Uji, Kyoto 611-0021, Japan
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- limit number of participants up to 9 people
Exclusions
- Extra food and drinks (available for purchase)
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.