[Kyoto] Uji Tea Ceremony and UNESCO Heritage Walking Tour

• Immerse yourself in history with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Byodoin Temple, celebrated for its architectural brilliance and centuries-old legacy
• Sit down to a matcha tea ceremony at Chazuna in Uji, Japan's famous tea town.
• Walk Uji Shrine and Ujigami Shrine, home to one of Japan's oldest shrine halls.
• Entrance fees and tea ceremony are included, so there's nothing to sort out on the day.

Uji is where Japan's green tea story began, and this morning walk shows you why it still matters. Meet your guide at Uji Station, then head to Byodoin Temple, built in 1052 and instantly recognisable as the Phoenix Hall on the 10-yen coin. Next, wander through Uji Shrine and Ujigami Shrine, where the main hall is among Japan's oldest surviving shrine buildings. Then slow down at Chazuna for a tea ceremony, where matcha is prepared and served the traditional way and your guide explains why Uji leaf has been prized for centuries. Entrance fees and the tea ceremony are included, so there's nothing to sort out on the day.