Overview
If you love matcha or are looking for an authentic Kyoto tea tour, this unique matcha experience in Uji and Wazuka is for you. Escape the city and relax in nature in Wazuka, the heart of Uji tea and matcha. Walk through scenic tea farms and enjoy a hands-on Japanese tea experience in a traditional houseācomfortable even in rain or hot weather. Led by an award-winning female local entrepreneur, this sustainable cultural tour directly supports local tea farmers and the community. Discover Wazuka, a hidden tea paradise surrounded by rolling green hills. This peaceful village offers a true off-the-beaten-path Kyoto experience, where premium matcha has been produced for over 800 years. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and tea lovers seeking an authentic Japan cultural experience. Book your Kyoto matcha tour today!
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Free transportation service up on request
- Local Tea and Matcha Tasting (minimum 3 different kind)
- Tea Farm Walk
- Private Tour
- Magnificent View Point Visit
- Tour Guide
- Matcha Soba Noodle or Japanese Bento Lunch Set *Vegan option with advanced request
What's Not Included
- Extra drinks & snacks on the street (Available for purchase)
- Matcha Factory Visitation *see 7hr tour for this option
- Tea Ceremony *see 7hr tour for this option
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
For 800 years, Uji tea, the backbone of Japan's tea-making culture, has been produced in this valley surrounded by mountains and traversed by a river. Itās a place of abundant nature that remains unknown to most visitors to Japan. Just a one-hour journey from Kyoto city, this region offers unique experiences that you won't find anywhere else, such as MATCHA production, processing, factory visit, tea ceremony experiences, tea farm walks, and Zen temple retreats. If you're looking to escape the bustling city of Kyoto and immerse yourself in 800 years of Japanese culture and nature in a secluded green space filled with the sounds of birds, this is the perfect place for families and people of all ages. All experiences are offered in traditional Japanese houses or Zen temples.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adultās lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The farm access can be bumpy and muddy