Slow Cycling Tour at Uji's Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage
Uji, south of Kyoto, is famous for its matcha (powdered green tea) and other tea products, and is also home to many historic temples and shrines dating back over 1,000 years. This tour takes you on a leisurely tour of this fascinating city on a BROMPTON bicycle with a local navigator.
・The tour is a great way to visit places that are otherwise inaccessible by riding with a navigator who knows the local area inside out.
・Slow cycling is an easy way for people who are not confident about their physical fitness to take part.
・All equipment for riding is provided, so you don't need to bring anything.
・The tour is also a great way to enjoy local food at speciality shops.
・The tour course can be arranged according to your wishes.
・You can take photos with your stylish BROMPTON bike.
Options
Slow Cycling Tour at Uji's Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage
What's included in Slow Cycling Tour at Uji's Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Tea and Uji Town Exchange Center Chazuna is a place where visitors can learn about Kyoto's tea culture and history. By visiting this place, you can learn more about Japanese tea culture.
Uji Shrine
Uji Shrine is a historic shrine with a history of more than 1,700 years and is believed to be beneficial for academic and childbirth success.
Ujigami Shrine
Ujigami Shrine is paired with the neighbouring Uji Shrine, and a spring known as 'Kirihara Water', one of the seven famous waters of Uji, still gushes from the grounds.
Inclusions
- English Guide
- Bicycle equipment such as helmets, Bags for wheeled transport, etc.
- Bicycle rental fee
- Exclusive navigator fee
- Insurance fee (option 500 yen)
- For refreshments during the tour, the accompanying navigator will suggest restaurants according to the customer's wishes.
- Tea and Uji Town Exchange Centre Chazuna Entrance fee (option 600 yen)
- Byodoin Phoenix Hall entrance fees (option 700 yen)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- A navigator with a BROMPTON bicycle can be found in front of the Tea Jar post, just outside JR Uji Station.
