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Uji Walking Tour - Byodo-in temple and Tea Ceremony from Kyoto

3.8(4 reviews)

By JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.Product code 2142KYO_N340

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Duration

4 hours 10 minutes

Ticket type

Mobile Only

Languages

English

Confirmation

Manual

Pickup

Pickup details available

Meeting point

Meeting point provided

Time zone

Asia/Tokyo

Why Travelers Love This

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Overview

Discover the enchanting town of Uji on this immersive 4-hour walking tour led by a National Government Licensed English Guide. Visit the ancient Uji Bridge, built in the 7th century, and enjoy beautiful views from its special viewing spot. Experience a real Japanese tea ceremony where you'll learn to prepare traditional matcha or sencha tea. Explore the stunning Byodo-in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site whose Phoenix Hall appears on Japan's 10-yen coin. This tour combines Japan's tea culture with historic temples for an authentic cultural experience.

What's Included

Included

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National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter

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Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour

Not included

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Fees other than those listed in Includes

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Please come to Sunrise Tours Desk, B1F Kyoto Avanti by 8:20am. AVANTI is located directly across from the Hachijo Exit of Kyoto Station.

End point

Tour ends Kyoto Station around 12:30PM.

Pickup details

• If you have arrived at the pickup location but have trouble finding the meeting point, you can call the local operator JTB Sunrise Tours on +81 3 5796 5454 (Operated between 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Japan time) for assistance. ・You can refer to below link for specific directions: https://www.sunrise-tours.jp/en/access/avanti • Sightseeing will be conducted on foot. Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in. • The tea experience will be held in a tatami room, so please wear socks. Recording videos is not allowed in the tea room.

Itinerary

Standard4 hours 10 minutes

Stop 1

5 minutes

Uji Bridge is thought to have been originally built sometime in the 7th century and is counted among the oldest bridges in Japan. A small protrusion off one side of the bridge known as san-no-ma offers great views

Stop 2

10 minutes

The two islands floating in the Uji River - Tō-no-shima and Tachibana-shima - are collectively known as "Naka-no-shima" (Middle Island). Enjoy the panoramic view amid the mountains

Stop 3

20 minutesAdmission included

Enjoy an authentic tea ceremony in Uji, a famous tea town known as the birthplace of Japanese tea

Stop 4

50 minutesAdmission included

Built near the end of the Heian Era, this temple houses a Buddha statue and other images, and is surrounded by a beautiful garden. The temple is registered on the World Heritage List as a part of the Historic Monuments of　Ancient Kyoto. An image of this temple's Phoenix Hall is featured on the 10 yen coin

Additional Info

Public Transportation Nearby

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants Must Sit On Laps

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

No Back Problems

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

No Pregnant

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No Heart Problems

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Physical Easy

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Other

The tour may not be able to enter the Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple in case of congestion. In this case, JPY 300 will be refunded at the location

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Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed

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This is not a bus tour. Sightseeing will be conducted on foot. Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in

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The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations

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The tour may be unable to drop by Nakanoshima Park in case of high water level in the Uji River, etc

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The tea ceremony experience may vary betwa een tea-ceremony procedures with matcha green tea and tea-ceremony procedures with sencha green tedepending on the day. Selections may not be made. Also, this may be conducted with other customers

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The tea experience will be held in a tatami room, so please wear socks

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Recording videos is not allowed in the tea room

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Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with tea ceremony. If tea ceremony is required, please make a booking under the child rate

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Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Policy type

Standard

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Refund eligibility

100% refundable 1+ days before

Refund eligibility

0% refundable 0-1 days before

Review Summary

3.8

4 reviews

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