Discover Uji: UNESCO Heritage & Tea Ceremony Walking Tour

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Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in history with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Byodoin Temple, celebrated for its architectural brilliance and centuries-old legacy.
  • Engage in an authentic tea ceremony at Taihoan, where you'll learn the art and tradition of Japanese tea in its birthplace.
  • Walk through picturesque landscapes, crossing the Tachibara and Asagiri suspension bridges, and relish the serene beauty of Uji.
  • Explore the sacred grounds of Uji Shrine and Ujigami Shrine, steeped in history and cultural significance.
  • Conclude your journey with a taste of Uji's renowned green tea and local culinary delights while strolling across Uji Bridge.

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About this activity

  • Location

    Kyoto

  • Language

    English

  • Trip type

    Half Day

  • Duration

    3 Hours

  • Confirmation

    Instant Confirmation

  • Cancellation policy

    Free cancellation (before 24 hours)

Available Fri, 10 Jan
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Follow in the footsteps “cultural translators” who call your destination home. Get insights into local legends, history, and personality – discovering treasures other visitors miss when left to their own devices.
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What is included

Included
  • English speaking Guide
  • 30 minutes Tea Ceremony
  • Entrance Fees to Byodo-in

Excluded
  • Personal Expenses
  • Hotel Pick up and Drop off

Itinerary

  • 1

    9.45 am

     Meet your guide at Uji Station

  • 2

    10.00 - 10.50 am

     Byodoin Temple visit

  • 3

    11.00 am

     Tea ceremony at Taihoan

  • 4

    11.40 am

     Scenic walk across suspension bridges

  • 5

    11.50 am

     Visit Uji Shrine and Ujigami Shrine

  • 6

    12.05 - 12.45 pm

     Explore Uji Bridge and local tastes

  • 7

    12.45 pm

     Tour concludes at Uji Bridge

  • 8

    Note

     Itinerary subject to change based on availability

Note: The timings may differ based on the selected timeslot

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