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Slow Cycling Tour at Uji's Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage

Uji, south of Kyoto, is famous for its matcha (powdered green tea) and other tea products, and is also home to many historic temples and shrines dating back over 1,000 years. This tour takes you on a leisurely tour of this fascinating city on a BROMPTON bicycle with a local navigator. ・The tour is

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📍Meeting point: A navigator with a BROMPTON bicycle can be found in front of the Tea Jar post, just outside JR Uji Station.

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What To Expect

1

Stop 1

45 min

Tea and Uji Town Exchange Center Chazuna is a place where visitors can learn about Kyoto's tea culture and history. By visiting this place, you can learn more about Japanese tea culture.

2

Stop 2

30 min

Uji Shrine is a historic shrine with a history of more than 1,700 years and is believed to be beneficial for academic and childbirth success.

3

Stop 3

30 min

Ujigami Shrine is paired with the neighbouring Uji Shrine, and a spring known as 'Kirihara Water', one of the seven famous waters of Uji, still gushes from the grounds.

4

Stop 4

15 min

This beautiful bridge over the Uji River is a good place to take photos.

5

Stop 5

30 min

Koushoji is a Zen temple with a history of about 800 years, and the Kotosaka slope from the stone gate to the temple grounds is a beautiful path made of stone walls.

6

Stop 6

1h

A nature trail along the Uji River leads to the wooden Amagase Bridge, where the view of the valley is so tranquil and beautiful that the hustle and bustle of Kyoto is forgotten.

7

Stop 7

1h

By the time you return to the city, visit the Byodoin Phoenix Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or stop for a cup of tea in one of Uji's unique tea shops, you will have discovered something new about Kyoto!

What’s Included

  • English Guide
  • Bicycle equipment such as helmets, Bags for wheeled transport, etc.
  • Bicycle rental fee
  • Exclusive navigator fee

What’s NOT Included

  • Insurance fee (option 500 yen)
  • Snacks
  • Tea and Uji Town Exchange Centre Chazuna Entrance fee (option 600 yen)
  • Byodoin Phoenix Hall entrance fees (option 700 yen)

What to Bring

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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