Uji, just south of Kyoto, has grown tea for the city for centuries, shading the leaves before picking and stone-grinding them to powder. In these sessions you grind or whisk your own; getting a proper froth is harder on the wrist than it looks.
Discover Kyoto’s Arashiyama with this engaging 4-hour tour featuring bamboo groves, a monkey park, historic temples, and authentic matcha tasting.
Most Popular★ 5.0“Pedro ably supported Shen we’re very informative surrounding history of the locations we experienced. We had a lot of fun and would thoroughly recommend this to others albeit those who are not in great health will struggle to climb to the monkey location.”
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759 reviewsFrom $53.06by Traveling Kyoto
Discover the art of matcha with a hands-on grinding workshop and museum visit in Uji, Japan—perfect for tea lovers seeking authentic cultural experiences.
★ 4.9“An excellent way to learn about, and experience making, matcha”
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739 reviews1 hourFrom $23by Chazuna
Discover how this Kyoto matcha-making tour combines cultural insight, expert guidance, and a peaceful setting for an authentic tea experience.
★ 4.8“We loved this activity! The setting is for a smaller group, which makes it more interactive. It was great meeting others through the experience and learning about a traditional Japanese tea ceremony together. The guide was very kind and took great care to show and…”
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406 reviews45 minFrom $45by aeru
Make matcha with a tea host in a century-old Kyoto townhouse, learn the ceremony’s customs, and take a mindful pause from sightseeing.
★ 4.9“I took a spontaneous trip to Kyoto and found a sense of peace through this beautiful experience. The instructor is knowledgeable, patient, and friendly.”
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346 reviewsFrom $50.65
Visit Katsuo-ji, Arashiyama and Kyoto’s Kiyomizu area in one day from Osaka, with optional wagyu lunch and a hands-on matcha experience.
★ 4.8“The overall itinerary was well-organized, but the feasibility for elderly participants should probably be evaluated. Every stop involves a lot of slopes, and it is quite physically demanding.”
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328 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.89
Learn Kyoto tea ceremony etiquette, whisk your own matcha, taste wagashi, and add a kimono at this one-hour Gion experience.
★ 4.9“the whole experience was great, staff were very nice and the ceremony was very educationalthere are a lot of colors of the kimonos everyone can find something they like!”
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306 reviews1 hourFrom $35.55
Explore Kyoto's Arashiyama with this engaging tour featuring stunning bamboo groves, historic temples, matcha tasting, and playful monkeys for a memorable day.
“Great tour. Tour guide Yuvia was awesome along with her assistant Kenta providing lots of local knowledge and history, travelling at a pace that suited everyone and offering to take photos of us (which was appreciated as with only 2 of us it was great…”
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291 reviews4 hoursFrom $51by Traveling Tokyo
Visit Byodoin, Uji’s matcha streets, Fushimi Inari and Katsuoji in one day, with round-trip bus transport and time to explore each stop yourself.
★ 4.9“Extremely satisfied with this trip! Learning the stories of Katsuo-ji Temple, Fushimi Inari, and Uji was wonderful. Our tour guide, Anna, provided detailed explanations and was warm and enthusiastic, giving us a deeper understanding of the local culture and cuisine 🥰”
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279 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.85
Experience a traditional Kyoto tea ceremony dressed in a kimono, learn about etiquette, and enjoy matcha and sweets in this authentic cultural activity.
★ 4.9“Very good activity! The place of the tea ceremony is beautiful, the guides are really friendly and very patientwith all of us! Recommend it!”
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249 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $66by GLOBA Inc.
Discover the enchanting beauty of Kyoto's Arashiyama with our walking tour. Immerse yourself in nature, temples, and bamboo groves. Don't miss this unforgettable experience!
★ 5.0“Great tour with a very knowledgeable guide who showed us some of the more hidden spots. Small group so plenty of chance to ask questions and go at a steady pace. Loved the guide, full of stories and enthusiasm.”
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219 reviewsFrom $89.54by Japan Tour Adventure
Learn matcha, tea ceremony etiquette, and Kyoto hospitality in a relaxed, one-hour Gion session with sweets and hands-on whisking.
★ 4.9“An absolute must when visiting Kyoto. Yuko guided us wonderfully and we loved it!”
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116 reviews1 hourFrom $25.29
Learn to whisk matcha, watch a Kyoto tea ceremony, and enjoy Japanese sweets in a small, welcoming session near Daitoku-ji.
★ 5.0“a tea master who is passionate about what he does and happy to share Japanese culture”
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72 reviewsFrom $34.75
Make matcha in a welcoming Kyoto tea ceremony with Uji tea, Japanese sweets, English guidance, and optional kimono rental near Yasaka Pagoda.
★ 4.7“My favorite thing we did in Japan. The service here is spectacular. Everyone gives you such a personalized experience. I did the tea ceremony with my partner and it included hairstyling for me. The women who help you change into the kimono are very sweet.…”
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67 reviewsFrom $22.10
Visit Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera and Uji in one day, with round-trip transport, a bilingual guide and free time for temples and matcha.
★ 4.9“Professional attitude, attentive to customers, and thorough explanations. Highly recommended!”
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54 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $46.85
Visit Nara, Uji and Fushimi Inari in one day, with deer, the Great Buddha, matcha stops and transport from Osaka or Kyoto.
★ 4.8“The tour guide gave an enthusiastic explanation, we had a great time today, and I give it a five-star review.”
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45 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.85