Explore Uji - The Home of Matcha - Small Group Tour

Green tea fans will love our 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, which is powdered green tea, produced here in Uji are famous for their quality not only in Japan but also all over the world. Also while visiting Uji you can see the gorgeous and famous Byodoin temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

During our Uji tour we will sit down for a fantastic set lunch and we will 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.

Important information - There may be restrictions

Unfortunately, this tour is unable to cater for people with a gluten intolerance.

Vegetarian/Vegan: Some food that is served may contain dashi, a soup stock made from kelp (seaweed) and bonito (skipjack tuna) as well as other ingredients.

Please note that depending on your dietary requirements, some stops may not have a viable alternative, but every effort will be made to compensate at various stops throughout the tour.