Scenic Green Tea Fields of Hidden Kyoto & Local Tea Exp (Private)

5.0 (54 reviews) Kyoto, Japan
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Duration5h 30m
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LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Journey into the "Otherworldly" landscapes of Kyoto’s hidden tea country. This private tour takes you to Wazuka, the magical village supplying the finest Uji Matcha

Highlights:

Magical Views Year-Round: Marvel at the famous "Green tea fields reaching to the sky." The manicured, geometric evergreen waves are breathtakingly photogenic in every season—stunningly serene and vivid even in winter!

Authentic Tea: Visit local farmer-supplied cafes to taste Japan’s No.1 awarded tea and rich matcha desserts. Enjoy shopping for premium tea at 1/2 to 1/3 of city prices

Time Travel: Explore the iconic Byodoin Phoenix Hall, 1,000-year-old architecture survived centuries of war to represent the "Buddhist Pure Land (Paradise)" on Earth. Discover how monks, samurai, and even ninjas shaped tea culture while visiting hidden gems left from ancient monks

Ride in Style: Wide area pickup options from 2 big cities, comfortable van for groups or an open-air convertible Mini Cooper for solo travelers

Options

Osaka pickup (6h)

Duration: 6 hours: *the duration of the tour is heavily depending on traffic and many other circumstances, this is an average duration
Osaka start & end: *You can also be dropped off at anywhere in Kyoto city *Shojuin Temple will be substituted to Ikkyuji Temple
Pickup included

Kyoto pickup (5.5h)

Kyoto start & end: *You CAN'T be dropped off in Osaka with this option
Pickup included

What's included

  • Fuel & Highway Fee
  • Pinpoint pickup and drop-off (different start and goal can be set)
  • Air Conditioned Nissan Van (2-6 pax) / Mini Cooper Convertible (1 pax)
  • Shoju-in
  • Byodo-In
  • fee for your own tea is not included

What to expect

  1. Byodoin Temple
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Byodo-in Phoenix Hall, is one of the most beautiful temples in Japan, no wonder it's drawn on Japanese 10-yen coins, expressing the pure land of the Buddhist heaven.
  2. 1h
    Taste the world’s highest quality green tea and matcha, surpassing even the renowned Uji Tea, which is considered top-tier. Wazuka Tea, however, is purer and more authentic, offering a true Uji Tea experience that outshines tea from Uji itself. The guide will reveal the truth behind Japanese green tea and why Wazuka tea is the best quality in the world!

    In this local community run cafe, you can try all different types of tea and unique desserts using matcha. Beside you can have a look and buy the tea products directly sold by the local farmers with the lowest prices without commissions!
  3. Ishitera Tea Plantation
    30m
    The green tea fields to the sky!
    The impressive "green" views of beutifully planted fields of Kyoto original green "Uji" tea are often introduced on Instagram and photographic websites as "one of the world best views" or "views you must see before you die". This place is located country-side of Kyoto Pref. where only accessible by cars. We park the car so you can get into the middle of fields and take as much photos as you want in the dreamy atmosphere.
  4. Ujitawara-cho
    30m
    The one of the most famous area of green tea production in Japan, where Japanese green tea and Matcha were invented
    We stop at a beautiful tea field where you can walk in one farm and take a magical photo in the middle of the green tea plantations
  5. Shoju-in
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Seijuin-Temple is located in the south country-side of area of Kyoto. Although it needs an hour drive from Kyoto downtown, it's definitely worthwhile. It's the view of famous love-heart window in the tea room, which has been buzzed on Instagram many times. In this small mantra-Buddhist temple of 800 years, you can actually enter and walk inside the historical temple rooms known to be one of the most traditional Japanese styles. *700 yen as entry-fee and parking included in the tour!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

A white Nissan van Serena (no.[51-15]) (or Mini cooper convertible for 1 pax) comes to the front of your hotel (or as close as possible) by the time, so please be outside by the time and look for your car. Confirm the license number, knock the window and tell your name. If you don't appear at the place more than 30 minutes without considerable circumstances noticed to the guide, the tour will be canceled (no refund)

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that the itinerary may change due to unforeseen circumstances such as unexpected closures, road conditions, or crowd levels. Special seasonal courses (e.g., cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, autumn leaves) may also be offered during specific seasons
  • Short distance walk and stairs is needed

Cancellation policy

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

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