What will I experience during the Kyoto Matcha Tour in Uji?

You will join a 3-hour guided tour of Uji, learning about Kyoto matcha production, visiting tea shops, and exploring the local streets.

What food and drinks are included in the tour?

The tour includes Kyoto matcha green tea tasting, matcha ice cream, wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets), and a Japanese set lunch with several dishes.

Will I visit any cultural or historical sites during the tour?

Yes. You will visit the grounds of Byodoin Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What can I do in Uji during the tour?

You will explore the charming streets of Uji and have time to browse local shops for tea omiyage (souvenirs).

Kyoto Matcha Green Tea Tour in Uji with Lunch

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Kyoto

Duration

3 hours

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Max 10 guests

Language

Japanese, English

Location

Kyoto

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

Japanese, English

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Learn about the production and preparation of Kyoto matcha
Indulge in matcha ice cream and wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets)
Visit the stunning Byodoin Temple!
Have a delicious Japanese lunch set meal
Explore the charming streets of Uji and browse the local shops

Green tea fans, rejoice, because this is the food tour for you! World-renowned for its high-quality matcha green tea, Uji is a city in Kyoto Prefecture, located between Kyoto City and Nara. On this Kyoto Matcha Green Tea Tour in Uji, you’ll taste a variety of Uji green teas alongside Japanese wagashi (traditional sweets), and even indulge in some creamy, smooth matcha ice cream! Learn all about how Kyoto matcha is produced, and see how it is prepared, while you visit the local Uji tea shops and get a sense of Kyoto’s traditional culture. Not only will you learn about the different types of tea in the city with the most high-quality matcha in the world, but you’ll also get to prepare it and experience a tea tasting for yourself! As a special bonus, you’ll also visit the grounds of UNESCO World Heritage site, Byodoin Temple (which can be seen on the 10 yen coin), and stop by a restaurant to enjoy a delicious set lunch including several different Japanese dishes. Then, explore the area and have time to peruse local shops, to find some tea omiyage (souvenirs) to take home!

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3-hour tour of Kyoto’s famous tea-making district: Uji

Kyoto matcha green tea tasting

Lunch with several Japanese dishes

Matcha ice cream

Wagashi

Keihan Uji Station

Please meet your guide at the entrance of Keihan Uji station. More details and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

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Benny ChuChenApril 2026 • byFood

Yoshiko was a great guide. We did so much in the short time we had together. She was so nice and eager to share the history of Uji and matcha with us.

Timothy D StoneApril 2025 • byFood

We had a wonderful time, thank you!

Taylah E.September 2019 • byFood

Thank you to our gracious, friendly, and informative guide Ayaka! We wandered around Uji on foot (so beautiful) and ate a green tea themed meal (delicious) then visited a temple and shrine. We had matcha ice cream (hojicha was my favorite) and then we had an informal matcha tea ceremony. We learned a lot of new information in just three hours!

Kara L.September 2019 • byFood

Hiroe was brilliant. Thanks to her our group of grandma, mother, and daughter we got to learn a lot about Japanese culture and Matcha. It was a wonderful day walking around the really beautiful Uji area. We ate buckwheat noodles with matcha, made matcha tea and drink it, and had roasted green tea ice cream. Beautiful area and the shrine was so amazing. Hiroe was so knowledgeable about the area and she did a great job explaining in English. An absolutely wonderful day where we got to do things wi...read more

Tiana R.September 2019 • byFood

I took this tour because I am a huge matcha fan! I had a really excellent experience in this wonderful tour, guided by Mana. She was so friendly and informed us so much much about Uji and was knowledgeable about the areas we visited. It was really enjoyable trying different types of matcha, matcha ice cream, and green tea noodles! 10/10 tour which I will definitely be recommending to my family and friends if they visit Japan.