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6 Uji & Matcha Trips Worth Setting an Alarm For

These are the 6 uji & matcha trips worth a day of the trip, each with its price, its length and the detail that sets it apart. If you only compare a few, compare the top three.

Uji & Matcha Trips

World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience - Meeting at Kyoto Avanti at 7:50 a.m.

1.World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $129Our pick

Explore Nara’s deer, Todai-ji, Kasuga Shrine, and Uji’s matcha traditions on a full-day Kyoto coach tour with lunch options.

“We had a wonderful time. The deer were so cute, just be sure to bring yen to purchase the crackers for feeding them if you want to. Our guide Yuta was very informative and made sure that no one got lost. We enjoyed the traditional Japanese lunch. My favorite part was visiting the matcha shop and enjoying the tea there.”

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Uji: UNESCO Heritage & Tea Ceremony Walking Tour - Byodoin Temple, the tour’s grand opening

3.Uji: UNESCO Heritage & Tea Ceremony Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 hours · from $66

Explore Uji’s Byodoin Temple, shrines, bridges, tea ceremony, and matcha treats on a small-group walking tour with an English guide.

“We had a wonderful experience on our Uji tour! Our guide, Yuko, was fantastic — knowledgeable, friendly, and so thoughtful throughout the tour. She shared fascinating insights about Uji’s history and culture, and gave us amazing recommendations for restaurants, matcha shops, and mochi shops in Uji. The tea ceremony was one of the highlights of our trip — a peaceful, authentic experience that really deepened our appreciation for Japanese tea culture. We also had a lovely time visiting Byodo-In Temple and Eshin-in Temple, where we learned more about Japanese traditions in a serene and beautiful setting. Overall, the tour was perfectly organized, informative, and incredibly enjoyable. We left U...”

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Matcha Grinding Experience and Walking Tour in Uji Kyoto - Byodo-in and the temple on the 10-yen coin

5.Matcha Grinding Experience and Walking Tour in Uji Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $130

Grind fresh matcha in Uji, visit Byodo-in and Uji Shrine, and explore Japan’s tea capital on a small-group walking tour from Kyoto.

“Vincent is such a great guide! We learned a ton about the Uji area and the local history. We loved the tea workshop and were very satisfied overall with the whole tour. Uji is such a nice little town and we're glad to have explored it and get some interesting knowledge along the way.”

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Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto - Kiyomizu-dera and the old lanes of eastern Kyoto

6.Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $57Best value

See Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizu-dera, and Uji’s tea streets on a guided 9-hour day tour from Osaka or Kyoto.

“Since we only had one day to visit Kyoto this tour was perfect for us. We got to see a lot more in one day than we would have on our own. We also liked the fact that we were given plenty of time at each destination to explore on our own.”

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