Uji Walking Tour and Tea Ceremony Experience from Kyoto
Duration
4 hours
Cancellation
Non-refundable
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
Meet at Sunrise Tours Desk, Kyoto Avanti B1F
08:20 AMMake your own way to the meeting point across from Kyoto Station's Hachijo Exit — check in by 08:20.
Train to Uji Station
Travel together by train from Kyoto Station to Uji — a short and scenic ride into the historic Uji valley.
Uji Bridge
Walk across one of Japan's oldest bridges while your guide explains its significance in Japanese history and literature.
Nakanoshima Park
Stroll through this island park set between the branches of the Uji River, with views of the surrounding hills and temples.
Tea Ceremony at Taihoan
Participate in a traditional matcha tea ceremony at Taihoan, a purpose-built tea house within the Uji Park grounds.
Byodo-in Temple
Visit the Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating to 1053 and one of the finest examples of Heian-period architecture.
Return to Kyoto Station
Travel back by train, arriving at Kyoto Station by approximately 12:30 PM.
Meeting point
Sunrise Tours Desk, Kyoto Avanti B1F, across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, Kyoto
Make your own way to the Sunrise Tours Desk in the basement of Kyoto Avanti shopping building, directly opposite the Hachijo (south) Exit of Kyoto Station. Arrive by 08:20 AM. The tour ends at Kyoto Station at approximately 12:30 PM.
What to bring
- Your booking confirmation (mobile or printed)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- IC card or cash for train fare if not pre-arranged