Uji is twenty-odd minutes south of Kyoto by train, a riverside town of tea shops and the Byodo-in, the temple on the back of Japan’s 10-yen coin. Its matcha is the benchmark for the whole country, so expect every tour to involve some.
Visit Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Uji on a guided Kyoto day trip, with bus transfers, free time, and temple admission paid separately.
Most Popular★ 4.9“Tour guide Nox was friendly and professional. The one-day tour of Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Uji featured vivid explanations, a smooth and thoughtful itinerary, and gets a five-star recommendation!”
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2,375 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $44.85
Delve into the captivating blend of cultural treasures and tea rituals that await in the heart of Japan's historic Kansai region on this immersive one-day tour.
★ 5.0“The best, heartily working , attentive tour guide, amazing professional NANAMI!!! Wonderful tour and programm! The best driver Fukuda-san. Highly-highly-highly recommend!!!”
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1,573 reviewsFrom $129.25by Japan Panoramic Tours
See Nara’s deer, Todaiji, Uji’s matcha quarter and Fushimi Inari in one day, with transfers and an English or Chinese-speaking guide.
★ 4.8“Charly is a great tour guide and also the tour was the best :), I am so happy that I choose this tour”
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1,116 reviews9 hoursFrom $46.65
Compare Nara’s deer and temples with Uji’s matcha streets on a day trip from Osaka, with an optional natural hot spring stop.
★ 4.5“Saitou was very friendly and a good driver on our trip to Nara and Uji. He also took some photos of me with the deer.”
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319 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.85
Discover Nara and Uji on a full-day tour from Osaka, including deer feeding, historic temples, matcha treats, and relaxing hot springs for a great value experience.
★ 4.4“I really loved the deer park and visiting the temples. I only wish we could have stayed at each destination longer - but am aware there are time constraints! 😊”
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302 reviews10 hoursFrom $57by Tour Easy
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“Zoey is amazing! She was incredibly helpful and attentive, always making sure every guest felt comfortable and had a great day. She was also thoughtful enough to share her recommendations for some great places to eat. Her warm and friendly service really made the experience…”
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279 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.85
Build a private 10-hour Osaka day around Nara, Kyoto, Uji, Kobe, or city sights, with hotel pickup and a flexible route.
★ 4.7“After placing the order and before departure, I received proactive contact from customer service. I just followed their instructions. There's an additional 3,000 JPY charge for drop-off at a different location, and I had to pay for tolls and parking myself. However, all of this…”
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198 reviews10 hoursFrom $227.35
Compare Nara’s deer and temples with Uji’s Phoenix Hall and matcha streets on this 10-hour Osaka day trip, with optional hot spring time.
★ 4.6“We had no issues. All was really well organised and loved Nara and Uji. I would say though that we would have appreciated a bit less pressure on time but I understand the schedule was tight at times due to circumstances out of their control.…”
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189 reviews10 hoursFrom $44.85
Discover Uji’s rich tea and religious culture with a private guided tour, including temple visits, tea tastings, and local stories—an authentic Japan experience.
★ 4.8“We went on a tour with Damian and it was great! He had such a vast knowledge and didn’t leave a single question unanswered. We learnt a ton and had a wonderful time, thanks so much!”
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75 reviews4 hoursFrom $159by Pinpoint Traveler
Explore Uji’s UNESCO sites, participate in a traditional tea ceremony, and enjoy scenic bridges on this 3-hour guided walking tour for an authentic Japanese experience.
★ 4.6“What an amazing tour! Katsuhiko was an incredible guide and we learnt so much about Uji and Shinto & Buddhist cultures in Japan. The tea ceremony itself was beautiful and it was an honour to be able to experience that- thank you to Katsuhiko for…”
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54 reviews3 hoursFrom $66by TripGuru Japan
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“the tour was really good despite the bad weather of the day, but still Amanda had good explanations and always the best photospot ! ⭐️I definitely recommend it !”
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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“CC was great, very accommodating and lots of information about the different sites. thanks for a fun day out. from Josh Australia”
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45 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $44.85
Dive into the cultural wonders of Japan's historic landmarks, from the iconic Kinkakuji Temple to the friendly deer of Nara Park, on this comprehensive day tour.
★ 4.5“Candy did a good job handling a large tour group. Can’t very fluent in Chinese and English. Ask not to be in the very tight backseat. Bus windows need cleaning for better viewing. Important info for some that bus didn’t have a bathroom, so be…”
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39 reviewsFrom $67.00by F Trip
Visit Byodoin, make Uji matcha, and see Nara’s Great Buddha and deer on a guided day trip with lunch and hotel transfers.
★ 4.7“We had a wonderful time and our guide, Ms Yoko was really great n patient. Every place we went was truly captivating and so beautiful.”
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36 reviews9 hoursFrom $323.69
Discover Uji's finest green tea with a hands-on matcha grinding workshop, historical temple visits, and local sweets in this enriching 4-hour Kyoto tour.
★ 5.0“We had a great experience with Vincent! The tour ended up being a private tour which allowed us to go with the flow a bit more. He was great in showing us several temples and shrines, and talked us through the matcha making experience. We…”
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26 reviewsFrom $130.46by Tomodachi Tours