Kyoto Walking Series: Green Tea and Aristocratic Culture in Uji
Discover the art of grinding matcha,strolling along the Uji River then visiting a stunning temple!
Start your tour with a visit to a charming tea garden, where you'll discover the Kabusecha farming method. Enjoy matcha tea freshly ground from a traditional tea mill. Next, take a moment to relax at a ceramic art gallery, where you can admire beautiful pieces of ceramic artistry. Stroll along the scenic Uji River, the backdrop for the classic novel "The Tale of Genji" during the Heian period (794-1185), and immerse yourself in the rich history of the aristocratic society that flourished here. Finally, explore a World Heritage Site at a historic temple, and learn about its characteristics, including a garden that represents the Pure Land of the West.
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Kyoto Walking Series: Green Tea and Aristocratic Culture in Uji
What's included in Kyoto Walking Series: Green Tea and Aristocratic Culture in Uji
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kyoto
Visit a tea garden and enjoy freshly ground tea. View ceramics at an art gallery. Walk along the Uji River and learn about the aristocratic society and history of the area. Finally explore a historic temple and its garden.
Inclusions
- Entrance Fees
- Guide Fees
- Tour Guide
- Freshly ground matcha
- Experience Fees
- Transportation from/to meeting point
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 2 participants.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Your guide will meet you at the Keihan Uji Eki (Station) Rotary. Exact location will be sent after confirmed booking.
