Uji Walking Tour: Culture, Tea, and Temples

Explore Uji’s UNESCO sites and tea ceremony. Visit Byodoin Temple, Uji Shrine, and savor authentic green tea. Book your cultural adventure now.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Byodoin Temple - Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and admire its stunning Phoenix Hall, rich with over 1,000 years of history
  • Taihoan - Engage in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony, learning the art of tea preparation in its birthplace.
  • Asagiri Bridge - Tachibara and Asagiri Suspension Bridges: Enjoy scenic views and capture the…
What's Included
  • 30 minutes Tea Ceremony
  • English speaking Guide
  • Entrance Fees to Byodo-in
What's Not Included
  • Personal Expenses
  • Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in Uji’s rich culture and history on this unique walking tour. Explore the UNESCO-listed Byodoin Temple, celebrated for its stunning architecture and historical significance. Take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at Taihoan, the birthplace of Japan’s green tea, and discover the nuances of this esteemed ritual. Enjoy leisurely…

Location
Uji Station
## Meeting Point: JR Uji Station (South Exit) Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a company sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Owen_t
Mar 27, 2026
The tour was great! Our... - The tour was great! Our tour guide was really nice and spoke great English. Highly recommend this for anyone hoping to see some historical sites and get a nice tea ceremony experience.
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469colew
Mar 26, 2026
Matcha Tea Ceremony and Uji Tour - Our tour was fantastic and I would highly recommend this tour to everyone going to the Kyoto/Osaka area! Claudia was our tour guide and she was absolutely wonderful. She messaged us on WhatsApp a few minutes before the start time to let us know she arrived, shortly after we met her at the exact location indicated on the booking notes. Claudia was very knowledgeable about the history of Uji, the Byodo-In Temple, Matcha tea, and everything in between. She also was very helpful at answering other questions we had about Kyoto and Japan. The tea ceremony was very memorable and we loved getting to make it ourselves! Highly recommend!
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Suzanne
Mar 22, 2026
Tea ceremony - The tea ceremony was amazing and beautiful as was the shrine. Eloise put up with all my photos and it was a lovely day
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Shea_w
Mar 6, 2026
Excellent tour!... - Excellent tour! Absolutely loved Uji - would absolutely recokmend taking a day trip or half day trip when in Kyoto. Was very cool walking around and seeing several historical sites. Also enjoyed the tea ceremony. Shingo was awesome and took lots of pictures for us too!
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Blecilla_k
Jan 14, 2026
Very informative and... - Very informative and guide is very friendly and knowledgeable. We would have been lost without him. We were appreciative of the area as he explained to us in details the significance of each of the attractions. My daughter enjoyed very much the tea ceremony
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Ikroop_k
Dec 2, 2025
Great tour to explore Uji - Naoki was a fantastic guide to explore Uji with. The tour was paced right while covering a lot of ground (and info). Naoki also gave several great suggestions for matcha places to visit afterwards.
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Ela_a
Nov 26, 2025
Wonderful tour - This was such a great tour. We especially loved the Boyodoin Museum and temple. Our guide Nobumasa Myake was wonderful and knowledgeable. I appreciated hearing the history of the temple and the area.
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Nyssa_m
Nov 21, 2025
Immersive, informative and beautiful views - We met Katsuhiko promptly at the meeting point, there was excellent communication before the tour. We learned a lot during the tour and it was well timed with our group with children. We learned a lot of things that we were able to use on the rest of our trip in Japan about temples and shrines. It was a perfect time to do the tour in November with the fall leaves changing colours. We were able to see many less trafficked areas with this tour and learn about the rich history. Highly recommended!
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Ludovic
Oct 26, 2025
A very rewarding morning in Uji with Naoki. - Naoki is perfectly bilingual English which facilitates exchanges. He is committed to explaining Japanese culture in a spirit of openness to others. He is a very beautiful person who we can guess has many things to pass on. We spent a very rewarding morning with him. Thank you Naoki!
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Navigator541053
Oct 26, 2025
Uji visit on a rainy day - Very friendly guide. full of interesting information!! Uji is a must visit for matcha tea lovers. lots of shops selling matcha and sencha. I had a great day!
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From $70
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).