Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Overview
Discover the enchanting town of Uji on this immersive 4-hour walking tour led by a National Government Licensed English Guide. Visit the ancient Uji Bridge, built in the 7th century, and enjoy beautiful views from its special viewing spot. Experience a real Japanese tea ceremony where you'll learn to prepare traditional matcha or sencha tea. Explore the stunning Byodo-in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site whose Phoenix Hall appears on Japan's 10-yen coin. This tour combines Japan's tea culture with historic temples for an authentic cultural experience.
What's included
Tea Ceremony
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
Admission fees
Transportation costs
Fees other than those listed in Includes
What to expect
Ujibashi Bridge
5m
Uji Bridge is thought to have been originally built sometime in the 7th century and is counted among the oldest bridges in Japan. A small protrusion off one side of the bridge known as san-no-ma offers great views
Prefectural Uji Park
10m
The two islands floating in the Uji River - Tō-no-shima and Tachibana-shima - are collectively known as "Naka-no-shima" (Middle Island). Enjoy the panoramic view amid the mountains
20m · Admission ticket included
Enjoy an authentic tea ceremony in Uji, a famous tea town known as the birthplace of Japanese tea
Byodoin Temple
50m · Admission ticket included
Built near the end of the Heian Era, this temple houses a Buddha statue and other images, and is surrounded by a beautiful garden. The temple is registered on the World Heritage List as a part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. An image of this temple's Phoenix Hall is featured on the 10 yen coin
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the Sunrise Tours Desk, located on the B1 floor of Kyoto Avanti, directly across from Kyoto Station's Hachijo Exit.
End point
Tour ends at Kyoto Station around 12:30PM.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
The tour may not be able to enter the Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple in case of congestion. In this case, JPY 300 will be refunded at the location
Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed
This is not a bus tour. Sightseeing will be conducted on foot. Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in
The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
The tour may be unable to drop by Nakanoshima Park in case of high water level in the Uji River, etc
The tea ceremony experience may vary between tea-ceremony procedures with matcha green tea and tea-ceremony procedures with sencha green tedepending on the day. Selections may not be made. Also, this may be conducted with other customers
The tea experience will be held in a tatami room, so please wear socks
Regarding Green tea with sweet, the menu cannot be changed. Allergy-friendly, halal, gluten-free, and other meal requests are not available
Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
