Highlights
Visit local tea shops in the beautiful Uji district
See UNESCO World Heritage Site Byodoin Temple
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Overview
Kyoto
3.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
English
Pick-up not available
Lunch
What to expect
Discover the world of Japanese green tea with a visit to the home of matcha, Uji in Kyoto. Learn about the history of tea in Japan while seeing how the world's best matcha is made. A must-go for green tea lovers!
VELTRA says...
Matcha in the home of matcha - it doesn't get more authentic than this. Taste delightfully rich authentic Japanese matcha and also get to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Byodoin Temple, which is featured on the ten yen coin.
Matcha in the home of matcha - it doesn't get more authentic than this. Taste delightfully rich authentic Japanese matcha and also get to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Byodoin Temple, which is featured on the ten yen coin.
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Activity Provider Arigato Japan
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FAQ
Q. What are common food allergies and their Japanese translation?
A. Japanese for Common Allergy Foods:
Nut Allergy ナッツアレルギー
almond アーモンド
brazil nuts ブラジルナッツ
cashew カシュー
hazelnut ヘーゼルナッツ
hickory nut ヒッコリーナッツ
macadamia マカダミアナッツ
peanut ピーナッツ
pecan ピーカンナッツ
pine nut 松の実
pistachio ピスタチオ
walnuts くるみ
Shellfish Allergy (including mollusks and crustaceans) 貝アレルギー
calamari カラマリ
crayfish ザリガニ
cuttlefish いか
lobster ロブスター
mussels ムール貝
oysters カキ
prawns 海老
Fish Allergy 魚アレルギー
cod タラ
salmon サーモン
snapper スナッパー
trout マス
tuna マグロ
yellowtail ハマチ
mackerel 鯖
sardine イワシ
anything that is from the ocean 海に住む生き物
Gluten Allergy 小麦アレルギー
bread パン
breakfast cereals 朝食用シリアル
porridge お粥
cakes ケーキ
biscuits ビスケット
pizza ピザ
pasta パスタ
wheat-based noodles 小麦焼きそば
bread crumbs パン粉
soy sauce 醤油
yeast extract spread (such as Vegemite) イーストエキス(ベジマイトなど)
soups スープ
ice cream アイスクリーム
custard powder カスタードパウダー
beer ビール
barbequed chicken バーベキューチキン
sausage ソーセージ
hamburger ハンバーガー
Lactose Intolerance 乳製品食べません
milk 牛乳
cheese チーズ
ice cream アイスクリーム
butter バター
yogurt ヨーグルト
biscuits and cakes (if milk or milk solids are added) ビスケットとケーキ
cheese sauce チーズソース
cream soups クリームスープ
custard カスタード
milk chocolate ミルクチョコレート
pancakes パンケーキ
scrambled eggs スクランブルエッグ
quiche キッシュ
some breadいくつかパン
Soy 大豆アレルギー
edamame 枝豆
miso みそ
natto 納豆
soy sauce and shoyu sauce 醤油
soy flour 大豆粉
soy nuts 大豆の実
soy bean sprouts もやし
soy-based milk 豆乳
soy-based yogurt 大豆ヨーグルト
soy-based ice cream 大豆アイスクリーム
soy-based cheese 大豆チーズ
tamari 大豆たまり
tempeh 大豆テンペ
tofu 豆腐
Nut Allergy ナッツアレルギー
almond アーモンド
brazil nuts ブラジルナッツ
cashew カシュー
hazelnut ヘーゼルナッツ
hickory nut ヒッコリーナッツ
macadamia マカダミアナッツ
peanut ピーナッツ
pecan ピーカンナッツ
pine nut 松の実
pistachio ピスタチオ
walnuts くるみ
Shellfish Allergy (including mollusks and crustaceans) 貝アレルギー
calamari カラマリ
crayfish ザリガニ
cuttlefish いか
lobster ロブスター
mussels ムール貝
oysters カキ
prawns 海老
Fish Allergy 魚アレルギー
cod タラ
salmon サーモン
snapper スナッパー
trout マス
tuna マグロ
yellowtail ハマチ
mackerel 鯖
sardine イワシ
anything that is from the ocean 海に住む生き物
Gluten Allergy 小麦アレルギー
bread パン
breakfast cereals 朝食用シリアル
porridge お粥
cakes ケーキ
biscuits ビスケット
pizza ピザ
pasta パスタ
wheat-based noodles 小麦焼きそば
bread crumbs パン粉
soy sauce 醤油
yeast extract spread (such as Vegemite) イーストエキス(ベジマイトなど)
soups スープ
ice cream アイスクリーム
custard powder カスタードパウダー
beer ビール
barbequed chicken バーベキューチキン
sausage ソーセージ
hamburger ハンバーガー
Lactose Intolerance 乳製品食べません
milk 牛乳
cheese チーズ
ice cream アイスクリーム
butter バター
yogurt ヨーグルト
biscuits and cakes (if milk or milk solids are added) ビスケットとケーキ
cheese sauce チーズソース
cream soups クリームスープ
custard カスタード
milk chocolate ミルクチョコレート
pancakes パンケーキ
scrambled eggs スクランブルエッグ
quiche キッシュ
some breadいくつかパン
Soy 大豆アレルギー
edamame 枝豆
miso みそ
natto 納豆
soy sauce and shoyu sauce 醤油
soy flour 大豆粉
soy nuts 大豆の実
soy bean sprouts もやし
soy-based milk 豆乳
soy-based yogurt 大豆ヨーグルト
soy-based ice cream 大豆アイスクリーム
soy-based cheese 大豆チーズ
tamari 大豆たまり
tempeh 大豆テンペ
tofu 豆腐
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 21:00 local time, 7 business days to 21:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 21:00 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Operation days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Top-Rated Activities for Kyoto
Restrictions
- Infants (ages 0-2) may participate for free, but will not be receiving a separate lunch.
Required items to bring & attire
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
Additional notes
- This tour involves a moderate amount of walking and a basic level of physical fitness is recommended.
- Transportation fee from Kyoto to Uji is not included in the tour fare. Please make your way to Keihan Uji Station on your own.
- The tour starts promptly according to start time and punctuality is highly advised. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late past the meeting time, you will not be able to join the tour.
Guests who do not show up for the tour or who arrive late do not qualify for a refund. Please check the cancellation policy below for further information. - Please note that dietary issues, allergies and cross-contact are not well-known or common in Japan, so many restaurants are not equipped to handle these issues. The tour operator and its partners make every effort to meet allergy and dietary requests, but please be aware that there is no guarantee these requests can be met in full.
Please refer to the FAQ for Japanese translations for common food allergies. - Emergency Phone Numbers:
Ambulance: 119 (simple English should be okay)
Medical emergencies in Tokyo:
Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Information Service: +81 (0)3 5285 8181
English assistance: 9 am - 8 pm
Medical emergencies in Kansai (including Osaka and Kyoto):
AMDA International Medical Information Centre KANSAI: +81 (0)6-6636-2333
English assistance: 9 am - 5 pm - Emergency Phone Numbers:
Outside of Tokyo & Kansai:
Japan Helpline: +81 (0)120-461-997 or +81 (0)570-000-911
English assistance 24h
Other useful numbers: https://www.jhelp.com/en/jhlp.html
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 10.
Kyoto Matcha Green Tea Walking Tour in Uji and Byodoin Temple with Lunch Set
Discover the world of Japanese green tea with a visit to the home of matcha, Uji in Kyoto. Learn about the history of tea in Japan while seeing how the world's best matcha is made. A must-go for green tea lovers!