Kyoto: Uji Matcha & UNESCO Tour with Russian-Speaking Guide

By GOKU TRIP

Free cancellation available

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Explore Uji's rich tea culture and history with a Russian-speaking guide
Visit the world's oldest teahouse, established in 1160 AD
Enjoy a hands-on tasting of premium Gyokuro green tea
Discover the sacred Ujigami Shrine, Japan's oldest original Shinto shrine
Stroll along Uji's historic tea merchant street to Byodo-in Temple

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£69.94 x 2 Adults£139.88

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Until Mon, 9 Nov

- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
- This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Begin your journey at the world's oldest teahouse, established in 1160 AD and still operated by the same family for 24 generations. Discover how samurai traditions and religious beliefs shaped Japan's iconic tea culture before enjoying a hands-on tasting of premium Gyokuro green tea. Learn about its cultivation and brewing techniques, and even sample the tea leaves seasoned with ponzu sauce—a unique local delicacy.

Next, visit the sacred Ujigami Shrine, Japan's oldest original Shinto shrine, surrounded by peaceful forest and home to a natural spring that tea artisans still use today. Then stroll along Uji's historic tea merchant street to Byodo-in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll uncover the spiritual, artistic, and political legacy of the Heian Period.

Explore the iconic Phoenix Hall and the modern Byodo-in Museum before concluding your journey. Set against a backdrop of beautiful mountains, this serene temple provides the perfect ending to your exploration of Uji.