Kyoto · UJI
The 11 uji tours below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across the region. Prices, durations and one standout note on each.
Grind tencha into matcha, whisk your own tea, and explore Uji’s interactive tea museum at Chazuna in a one-hour workshop.
“Very involved. Staff willing to help! Tried their very best to answer any questions the class had. Very hands on and informed.”
Explore Uji’s tea culture, taste premium Gyokuro, and visit Byodoin, Koshoji, and Ujigami Shrine with an English-speaking guide.
“It was a good and educational tour. Thank you so much to our guide Ferdinand!”
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...”
Cycle Uji’s tea country, ancient shrines, river paths, and Byodo-in with a local guide on a relaxed Brompton bike tour.
“The guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time biking around Uji and learning about their matcha production and the cities history. Highly recommend the tour for anyone visiting!!”
Explore Uji’s matcha culture with tastings, tea making, lunch, local shops, Uji Shrine, and Byodoin Temple in a small-group tour.
“Warm welcome and gracious hospitality on our recent green tea and Japanese food tour in Uji (Kyoto).”
Explore Uji’s Byodoin Temple, tea ceremony, shrines, bridges, and green tea treats on a small-group cultural walk from $70.
“The tea ceremony party was very short. The rest of it was seeing the area, including temple and museum, and the guide was great!”
Explore Uji’s finest tea and spiritual sites, from Gyokuro tasting to Byodoin Temple, with a private guide in a peaceful four-hour tour.
“Our first stop with guide Kevin took us to the Byodion Temple. Kevin pointed out that the 10 Yen coin was based on this Temple. Lots of tours go to area but Kevin was able to get us in ahead of the crowds. He also took us to a hidden Shinto Read more”
Explore Uji on a five-hour matcha tour with tea tastings, a tea farm, hands-on grinding, shrines, lunch, and a traditional ceremony.
“I was looking forward to this tour the most and it didn't disappoint. Terumi is so knowledgeable and thoughtful and made thus such a wonderful experience. She went at our pace, took pictures along the way and shared her knowledge about tRead more”
Explore Uji’s matcha culture, Byodoin Temple, Uji Bridge, and a traditional tea tasting with a local guide on this four-hour tour.
“We give Tom 5 stars for being our amazing guide in Uji! He took us to all the places we wanted to see and was incredibly polite and accommodating throughout the day. Tom was very knowledgeable and clearly well-prepared. It was a warm, safe, and insightful experience.”
Make 6 to 7 upcycled Uji matcha incense pieces at a peaceful temple workshop beside the Uji River, with a garden and Byodoin views.
“It's a experience to match matcha incense first of it's kind the host was nice and share with us the experience that she was the first”
