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4 hours 10 minutes

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This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
Visit the picturesque area around Uji Bridge and World Heritage Site Byodo-in Temple
See the magnificent Byodo-in Temple, the vibrant colors of which have been restored just as they were when the temple was built
Experience an authentic tea ceremony in one of Japan's tea plantation areas

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Uji Walking Tour

Inclusions

Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers

Exclusions

Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Additional Info

Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with tea ceremony. If tea ceremony is required, please make a booking under the child rate
Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults
This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate
The tour may not be able to enter the Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple in case of congestion. In this case, JPY 300 will be refunded at the location.
Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
This is not a bus tour. Sightseeing will be conducted on foot. Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in.
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
The tour may be unable to drop by Nakanoshima Park in case of high water level in the Uji River, etc.
The tea ceremony experience may vary between tea-ceremony procedures with matcha green tea and tea-ceremony procedures with sencha green tea depending on the day. Selections may not be made. Also, this may be conducted with other customers. Thank you for your understanding.
The tea experience will be held in a tatami room, so please wear socks. Recording videos is not allowed in the tea room. Thank you for your understanding.
Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.

From$92.87Per Person

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What's included in Kyoto Uji Half Day Walking Tour with Tea Ceremony Experience

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

[Departure] 08:20, meet up at Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit). Address: B1F AVANTI, Higashikujo Nishisannocho 31, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
[Transportation] By train
[Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Guided tour, Uji Bridge, One of the oldest bridges built sometime in the 7th century. A small protrusion off one side of the bridge known as san-no-ma offers great views.
[Attraction/experience] 20 min(s), Nakanoshima Park, Sightseeing at Nakanoshima Park
[Attraction/experience] 20 min(s), Guided tour, Taihoan, Tea Ceremony Experience at Taihoan. Experience an authentic tea ceremony in the famous tea town of Uji
[Attraction/experience] 50 min(s), Guided tour, Byodo-in, Built near the end of the Heian Era, this temple houses a Buddha statue and other images, and is surrounded by a beautiful garden. The temple is registered on the World Heritage List
[Transportation] By train
[Return] 12:30, at Kyoto Station, The tour ends after arriving at Kyoto Station Please head to your next destination on your own

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Immerse yourself in the cultural treasures of Uji with the Kyoto Uji Half-Day Walking Tour, where history and tranquility come together. Begin at Uji Bridge, an emblem of the town's heritage, spanning the scenic Uji River. Explore the serene Nakanoshima Park, a haven of lush greenery and calm waters. Engage in the art of tea at Taihoan, a tea house offering an authentic tea ceremony experience that encapsulates Japan's tea traditions. Continue to the majestic Byodo-in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its elegance and grace. Conclude your journey at the lesser-known Jodo-in Temple, revealing intimate gardens and a peaceful ambiance. This half-day tour unveils Uji's timeless beauty, its historical significance, and its dedication to preserving cultural rituals