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Green Tea Fields and Beautiful Kyoto Countryside: Enjoy a Unique Private Tour
4.9
13 Ratings
Uji
Embark on a spiritual journey through Kyoto’s countryside, surrounded by rich nature and cultural heritage. Taste the best green tea in the green tea fields on a unique private tour!
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Byodoin Temple - Byodo-in Phoenix Hall, is one of the most beautiful temples in Japan, no wonder it’s drawn on Japanese 10-yen coins, expressing the pure land of the Buddhist heaven.
- Shoju-in - Seijuin-Temple is located in the south country-side of area of Kyoto. Although it needs an hour drive from Kyoto downtown, it’s definitely worthwhile. It’s the view of famous love-heart window in the tea room, which has been buzzed on Instagram many times. In this small mantra-Buddhist temple of 800 years, you can actually enter and walk inside the historical temple rooms known to be one of the most traditional Japanese styles. *700 yen as entry-fee and parking included in the tour!
- Wazuka-cho - Drink the best and authentic Maccha tea (powdered green tea) at a cafe opened by local farmers of the famous Kyoto’s Uji green tea, the no.1 brand in Japan. Eat Japanese traditional sweets (wagashi) made to be eaten with green tea!
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Ishitera Tea Plantation - The green tea fields to the sky!
The impressive “green” views of beutifully planted fields of Kyoto original green “Uji” tea are often introduced on Instagram and photographic websites as “one of the world best views” or “views you must see before you die”. This place is located country-side of Kyoto Pref. where only accessible by cars. We park the car so you can get into the middle of fields and take as much photos as you want in the dreamy atmosphere.
What's Included
- Pinpoint pickup and drop-off at anywhere
- Air Conditioned Nissan Van (2-5 guests) / Mini Cooper Convertible (1 guest)
- Knowledgeable Guide with fluent English
- Fuel & Highway Fee
What's Not Included
- Entry fees
Additional Information
Embark on a divine journey and discover the hidden treasures of Kyoto’s countryside, savoring the finest green tea in the green tea fields, all with an exclusive private tour!
Your journey begins at the stunning ancient Byodo-in Phoenix Hall temple, famously depicted on Japanese 10-yen coins. Venture into the tranquil countryside of Japan, immersing yourself in an environment teeming with lush nature and rich cultural heritage, free from any distractions!
Appreciate the awe-inspiring views of Kyoto’s green tea plantations as you casually stroll and drive through the countryside. Relish in the taste of genuine Maccha (powdered green tea), or distinctive fruit matcha lattes served at a local farmers’ charming café.
An informed local guide with a deep understanding of Buddhism and Japan’s cultures, in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, will accompany you.
Plunge right into the verdant green tea fields and experience the infinite sky!
Location
Byodoin Temple
116 Uji Renge,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(13 Ratings)
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Catherine_n
Jul 28, 2024
Amazing - Amazing tour would highly recommend. Daiki went out of his way for us much appreciated. Big thanks to Daiki’s Dad as well!
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Lienmit2024
Jul 6, 2024
Great tour - Daiki is very friendly and an excellent guide. We had a wonderful day in Uji. the landscapes are magnificent. One of our favorite moments during our stay in Japan.
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Arlin_r
Jun 10, 2024
Amazing temples and the tea shop was fantastic - The temples were amazing, the tea field was fantastic, I was able to buy a diverse amount of Tea, if you are traveling solo is 100% worth it, the convertible on the Japan roads feel amazing. I enjoyed the views heading to Uji and seeing the tall Japanese red cedars. I enjoyed the temples but the highlight to me was the tea fields and the beautiful views in the road.
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Chris_d
Apr 30, 2024
A Custom Adventure With A Knowledgeable Local - We had a great time on our 8-9 hour adventure with Daiki. He took us to many great temples and showed us around the Kyoto/Nara/Osaka region. Was definitely an “adventure” and we covered a lot of miles. It was great chatting with him and learning more about Japanese cultures and customs from a local who seems very dedicated to constantly educating himself and learning more about all the many things Japan has to offer. Definitely recommend if you want a customized adventure where you sit back and relax and let him take you where the wind blows. Super fun and memorable :)
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Globetrotting-elissa
Dec 3, 2023
Wonderful, Off the Beaten Path Tour! - Daiki gave us a wonderful, off the beaten path tour. My mom and I have both been to Japan many times, and still managed to see things neither of us have ever seen. My favorite was the temple with the heart shaped window-- it was so empty! No tourists around. The green tea fields were beautiful too. This truly is a one-of-a-kind, unique tour. Thanks, Daiki! Hope to see you again.
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Mbekeperez
Nov 15, 2023
Great way to see the Japanese countryside and try some excellent tea! - Daiki was a great guide! He picked us up on time in a vehicle that was comfortable for 3 American sized men (and one female). We never would've experienced most of the things we saw without this tour as most of it required a car to get to. He even included a bonus shrine or two. Highly recommend. My favorite tour of the trip.
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Ionim840
Nov 6, 2023
Countyside roadtrip to Uji Green Tea fields - Despite the rain, we enjoyed our countryside trip to see the green tea fields and try the authentic Uji roasted tea and some matcha sweets. We had a side trip to visit the Byodoin museum that showcase Buddist temple treasures. We also stopped to see Shojuin temple and a place of prayer and meditation with Inome (heart-shaped) window and painted flower ceiling and a small, exquisite zen garden. Last, we had a wonderful shabu shabu wagyu dinner at Kinnobuta Matsuiyamateten. Thank you very much to our wonderful guide, Daiki for a memorable countryside experience.
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Alisa_b
Nov 3, 2023
Amazing Tour in Kyoto - Our tour with Daiki was wonderful. He is energetic and knowledgeable and took us to out of the way places we would have never seen with a group. Daiki had his own larger van so the 3 of us had plenty of room. We went to a local Hot Pot restaurant at the end of your tour and it was great. Thank you Daiki!
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Anne_h
Aug 10, 2023
Green tea with a hint of Ninja - Daiki goes above and beyond with this tour. We thoroughly enjoyed being taken into the beautifully, simple life of Japanese green tea growers. We were able to visit a beautiful shrine in the forest where historically, Ninjas lived and trained.
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563klemensk
May 6, 2024
Nice tour even in the rain. - Although it was raining, we had a wonderful and comfortable tour. Daiki did a great job and showed us some beautiful shrines and a stunning view point of the tea fields. He took into account that my mother is not so good at walking and we could do the tour in our own speed, which was nice. I highly recommend!
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