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Family K06: Uji Tea Day6 Hours Private TourModerate PaceStep-Free Friendly

Uji Green Tea Culture & Byodoin World Heritage

Phoenix Hall on the 10-yen coin, ancient tea houses, and tranquil river trails

Travel just 20 minutes south of Kyoto to Uji, the cradle of Japanese green tea. We tour the grounds of Byodoin Temple (depicted on the 10-yen coin), walk along the wide Uji River, browse historic tea purveyors dating back centuries, and take an unhurried tea service break.

Byodoin Phoenix Hall and Pure Land pond garden in Uji
Byodoin Phoenix Hall and Pure Land pond garden in Uji
Duration6 Hours
Walking Distance3–5 km local walking + JR rail travel
Recommended Hours09:00–15:00 (Includes train transit from Kyoto Station)
Private Group Size1–20; 5+ subject to route review

Planned Route Timeline

📍 Start / Meeting Point:JR Kyoto Station, Central Gate (under the north departures board)
🏁 Conclusion / Finish:JR Kyoto Station (or stay in Uji at guest discretion)
  1. 0–15 min

    Meeting & Introduction

    Meet at Kyoto Station, ticket purchase assistance, payment receipt.

  2. 15–60 min

    JR Local Train to Uji & Approach

    Short train journey and walk past centuries-old tea shops into central Uji.

  3. 60–135 min

    Byodoin Temple & Hoshokan Museum

    World Heritage Pure Land pond garden and museum treasure gallery (opens 08:45).

  4. 135–180 min

    Uji River & Bridge Promenade

    Stroll along river islands and historic Tale of Genji monuments.

  5. 180–240 min

    Lunch Break

    Enjoy local cha-soba (green tea noodles) or seasonal lunch.

  6. 240–285 min

    Matcha Tea Service or Tasting

    Authentic tea preparation demonstration or tea shop tasting.

  7. 285–315 min

    Local Buffer & Walk to JR Uji

    Final tea purveyor stop and walk to station.

  8. 315–360 min

    Return Transit to Kyoto Station

    Return train to Kyoto Station and final farewell.

Route Map Schematic

Accessible Circuit Schematic
Walking circuit schematic map for Uji Green Tea Culture & Byodoin World Heritage

Operational Feasibility: Field verified: JR Nara Line rapid train connection takes 16 minutes. Byodoin museum is fully air-conditioned and step-free. Historic tea salons on Omotesando accessible.

Inclusions & Transparent Expenses

✓ Included in Guide Fee

  • •Dedicated private guiding with Nahuel Balsas (English or Spanish)
  • •Full rail travel coordination and accompaniment throughout
  • •In-depth guidance on tea varieties, processing, and cultural history

ℹ️ Paid Separately by Guest

  • •JR train fare (~¥240 each way per person, paid with IC card/ticket)
  • •Byodoin garden & museum admission ticket (~¥600/adult paid by guests)
  • •Lunch, matcha tasting, or souvenir tea purchases

🌧️ Weather & Rain Plan

Byodoin Museum (Hoshokan) is fully indoor; tea salons provide covered comfortable shelter.

Total private group guide fee

¥47,250for 4 guests

Approximately $298.47 · reference 2026-10-01

Equal split: ¥11,813 per person.

50% advance deposit¥23,625Secures the date
50% at tour start¥23,625Paid in person

The fee covers guiding and planning. Admissions, transport, and personal purchases are separate.

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