Visit an award-winning green tea farm and learn all about tea, from field to cup
2 hour private experience
Location: Uji City, Kyoto
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the master
What you’ll do
Visit an award-winning green tea farm and learn about the production process from field to cup. Grind your own matcha tea, and experience a traditional tea ceremony and tea tasting.
Who can attend
Children must be 10+
Vegetarian/vegan dietary needs can be accommodated.
Please inform us of any dietary requirements at checkout.
Availability
Monday to Friday
Session 1 (10:00 - 12:00)
Session 2 (13:00 - 15:00)
Session 3 (15:00 - 17:00)
Not available during weekends, the period from mid April to mid June, all of December, and the New Year holiday period.
Access
10 min. walk from JR Uji Station
The Real Uji Tea
Since the Zen Buddhist monk Eisai brought Chinese tea plants to Japan in the 12th Century, the town of Uji has been the heart of Japanese green tea production. Although tea fields spread beyond Uji, Uji tea has always been known for its high quality—so much so that it alone was referred to as honcha or “real tea”. With the spread of domestic tea, a uniquely Japanese culture of tea came into being, known as chadō or the “way of tea”. Championed first by the Buddhist priesthood, and then by the noble and samurai class, Uji tea eventually became a staple for all of Japan. In this experience, visit the tea fields and factory of one of Uji’s most esteemed tea producers. See the process from picking raw tea leaves (tencha) and the processing methods of grinding the matcha tea powder. At the end, try your hand at grinding your own matcha and experience a tea ceremony and tea tasting led by the masters.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
