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Matcha Tour: Discover Uji and Wazuka's Tea Culture
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29 Ratings
Uji
Discover Japan’s hidden tea gems in Uji and Wazuka. Immerse in matcha culture, explore historic sites, and taste premium teas. Book now!
Discover Japan’s hidden tea gems in Uji and Wazuka. Immerse in matcha culture, explore historic sites, and taste premium teas. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wazuka-cho - For eight centuries, Uji tea, the cornerstone of Japan’s tea-making tradition, has been cultivated in this valley, encircled by mountains and intersected by a river. This area, rich in natural beauty, remains largely undiscovered by most travelers to Japan. Located just an hour from Kyoto city, it provides distinctive experiences…
- Wazuka-cho - For eight centuries, Uji tea, the cornerstone of Japan’s tea-making tradition, has been cultivated in this valley, encircled by mountains and intersected by a river. This area, rich in natural beauty, remains largely undiscovered by most travelers to Japan. Located just an hour from Kyoto city, it provides distinctive experiences unavailable elsewhere, such as MATCHA production, processing, factory tours, tea ceremonies, tea farm strolls, and Zen temple retreats.
For those seeking a retreat from the vibrant city of Kyoto, and a chance to delve into 800 years of Japanese heritage and nature in a tranquil green setting filled with birdsong, this is an ideal destination for families and individuals of all ages. All activities are conducted in traditional Japanese homes or Zen temples.
What's Included
- Private Tour
- Tour Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea Farm Walk
- Magnificent View Point Visit
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Private Tour
- Tour Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea Farm Walk
- Magnificent View Point Visit
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
Additional Information
For those who adore matcha or are in search of a genuine Kyoto tea tour, this distinctive matcha adventure in Uji and Wazuka is ideal.
Leave the city behind and unwind in the natural beauty of Wazuka, the core of Uji tea and matcha. Stroll through picturesque tea farms and partake in an interactive Japanese tea experience in a traditional…
For those who adore matcha or are in search of a genuine Kyoto tea tour, this distinctive matcha adventure in Uji and Wazuka is ideal.
Leave the city behind and unwind in the natural beauty of Wazuka, the core of Uji tea and matcha. Stroll through picturesque tea farms and partake in an interactive Japanese tea experience in a traditional house—comfortable regardless of rain or heat.
Guided by an award-winning local female entrepreneur, this eco-friendly cultural tour directly benefits local tea farmers and the community.
Explore Wazuka, a hidden tea haven encircled by lush green hills. This tranquil village provides a truly unique Kyoto experience, where top-quality matcha has been crafted for over 800 years.
Ideal for solo travelers, couples, families, and tea enthusiasts seeking a genuine Japanese cultural experience.
Reserve your Kyoto matcha tour today!
- The farm access can be bumpy and muddy
Location
JR Uji Ekimae Information Centre
Bilingual guide will meet you at the ticketing gate of JR Uji station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(29 Ratings)
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Sightsee57457742255
Jan 5, 2026
Amazing 5 Star Experience with Masae! - Masae was amazing at showing us around the entire tea plantation at Wazuka! She drove us around, explained the history of the farmers to the tea and gave very thorough details about the origin of matcha and tea. She then brought us to her Tatami home for matcha and tea while we chat and bonded for a couple more hours before we left back to Osaka.
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Brian_w
Dec 2, 2025
Great tour with Masae - Really unique and informative experience. One of our favorites on our whole trip to Japan. Masae is super friendly and knowledgeable and we learned a lot about tea and match while enjoying a good meal and nice scenery. Highly recommend!
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Umparl2025
Nov 28, 2025
Uji private matcha tour. - We had a great experience with our tour guide, Masae. She was personal, very knowledgeable and cater to our specific need. because we wanted to learn how to make matcha latte in details ratio…she also coordinated for us to meet with a farmer so we could buy big quantity to ship to the USA which not part of the tour itinerary. Thank you Masae!
She took her time drove us around to many tea farms explaining and educating us about tea and matcha.
Over all, we were very please with her service. Worth every penny. We will definitely book her again next time we’re in Uji.
Highly recommended.
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Michaelra9735qd
Nov 28, 2025
10/10 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Masae’s matcha tour in Wazuka is pure magic! This warm, passionate guide from a family that’s been in tea for generations led us through breathtaking tea fields and hosted an unforgettable tea ceremony tasting. Her knowledge, perfect English, and the incredibly fresh, vibrant matcha made it life-changing – zero bitterness, pure umami bliss. Best tea experience in Japan! Thank you, Masae-san!
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Brians556
Nov 10, 2025
Excellent tour - We had an amazing tour!
The guide was excellent and full of information. Also the tew tasting was superb.
Highly recommended!
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Brian_s
Nov 7, 2025
Excellent - Masae the tour guide was very pleasant and very informative, we found a trip very interesting and had a very generous meal. I definitely recommend.!
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Akhamsi1
Oct 11, 2025
Matcha Heaven - Absolutely phenomenal experience! Masae is truly a master of her craft — her deep knowledge of history, culture, and matcha is incredible, and the way she shares it is so captivating and elegant. This was honestly one of the most memorable and enriching experiences we had in Japan! We loved every moment — from learning the fascinating background of matcha to tasting and exploring places that felt completely hidden from the usual tourist path. The tour takes you off the beaten track into authentic, exclusive areas that no other tour touches. Every stop felt intentional and special, and Masae made the whole journey both fun and deeply insightful. If you’re anywhere near Kyoto, don’t miss this experience — it’s truly exceptional and absolutely worth it!
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Mkhamsi9
Oct 10, 2025
Moments of green beauty - This excursion is the height of tailored exploration with respect to enjoying the natural treasures of Japan. With the explosion in popularity of matcha around the world, curious minds will want to visit the source of the very best matcha in the world. Without a doubt, this is the best way to experience it. Masae is a wonderful hostess, full of deep knowledge and a welcoming atmosphere that makes walking the fields feel like a dream. You will learn a great deal about the process and get to experience unique tasty matcha concoctions that will expand your world view and palette! If you visit Kyoto, this experience is a must.
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A_k
Oct 10, 2025
The best! - Absolutely phenomenal experience! Masae is truly a master of her craft — her deep knowledge of history, culture, and matcha is incredible, and the way she shares it is so captivating and elegant. This was honestly one of the most memorable and enriching experiences we had in Japan! We loved every moment — from learning the fascinating background of matcha to tasting and exploring places that felt completely hidden from the usual tourist path.
The tour takes you off the beaten track into authentic, exclusive areas that no other tour touches. Every stop felt intentional and special, and Masae made the whole journey both fun and deeply insightful. If you’re anywhere near Kyoto, don’t miss this experience — it’s truly exceptional and absolutely worth it!
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Compass687164
Oct 7, 2025
Gorgeous and educational tour - a must for all matcha fans! - What a beautiful and amazing tour! I'd absolutely recommend this as a must-see for any matcha aficionado.
My husband and I are Americans who love matcha, and Masae of Matcha Tours was such a knowledgeable, friendly, and amazing tour guide. Communication via Whats App made coordinating pick-up times and locations a breeze.
As the niece of a matcha farmer herself, Masae understood the process of growing and making tea and had such wonderful stories for us. I really felt I learned so much from her in a short time.
Few foreigners really get the inside scoop on matcha, as Uji and Wazuka are typically popular among Japanese tourists, but lesser known among outsiders. Masae is a true ambassador for this region, and I felt like we got a real peek behind the curtain of matcha growing and making that not everyone gets to see.
We stopped at a local tea house and got to enjoy our own matcha drinks (get the matcha and lemon soda one - SO good!). We also had a lunch of matcha noodles, and matcha sweets as well - delicious.
An added bonus of going directly to farms was that we could buy more matcha, too. Some tourist shops are only allowed to sell matcha in limited quantities per customer, but smaller shops and farmers don't have that same limitation. And it feels great to support local farms and farmers.
It's truly wonderful to learn about the tradition of tea in Japan and to taste different kinds of matcha after understanding all that goes into making it! I'd definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in learning more about matcha - the "champagne of tea".
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