Uji City Tea, Shrines & Spirituality Tour

Just a short train ride from Kyoto is Uji, a serene city of shrines, tea makers, and the breathtaking Byodoin Temple - so famous it’s on a coin!

This tantalizing tea-lover’s tour offers unrivaled insight into the fascinating tea culture of Japan, and specifically, Kyoto. You’ll delight in the small-town charm of Uji, feeling a sense of rejuvenating zen as you stroll past stunning shrines and serene temple complexes.

Your morning will provide a full immersion into Uji’s tea culture, including a workshop on mastering polite etiquette and an insightful, multi-sensory look at how tea is made and enjoyed in Uji. There will, of course, be an assortment of blissful tea tastings, ensuring you soak up the full serenity of this tranquil oasis just south of Kyoto.

Highlights

• Uji City (just south of Kyoto)
• Etiquette workshop
• Tea culture experience
• Tea tastings

What’s Included

• Admission to Byodoin Temple and Museum
• Gyokuro tea house experience with Japanese sweet
• Kanbayashi Tea Museum

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