An air-conditioned vehicle, fuel and flexible pickup and drop-off are included; tea costs extra, stairs are involved and it is priced per group. 4.98 from 54 reviews at €226 per group/vehicle for 5h 30m.
In our comparison: #8 of 11 in Tea Ceremony & Matcha, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices: per adult for a party of two, or per group where marked. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Japanese.
| Option | What the operator says | From |
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| Kyoto pickup (5.5h)The page price | Kyoto start & end: *You CAN'T be dropped off in Osaka with this option Pickup included | €226per group |
| Osaka pickup (6h) | Duration: 6 hours: *the duration of the tour is heavily depending on traffic and many other circumstances, this is an average duration Osaka start & end: *You can also be dropped off at anywhere in Kyoto city *Shojuin Temple will be substituted to Ikkyuji Temple Pickup included | €272per group |
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100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 54 of 54
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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.
2h · Admission not includedWazuka Tea, however, is purer and more authentic, offering a true Uji Tea experience that outshines tea from Uji itself. The guide will reveal the truth behind Japanese green tea and why Wazuka tea is the best quality in the world! In this local community run cafe, you can try all different types of tea and unique desserts using matcha. Beside you can have a look and buy the tea products directly sold by the local farmers with the lowest prices without commissions!
1hThe 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.
30 minThe one of the most famous area of green tea production in Japan, where Japanese green tea and Matcha were invented We stop at a beautiful tea field where you can walk in one farm and take a magical photo in the middle of the green tea plantations
30 minSeijuin-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!
1h 30m · Admission not includedJourney into the "Otherworldly" landscapes of Kyoto’s hidden tea country. This private tour takes you to Wazuka, the magical village supplying the finest Uji Matcha
Highlights:
Magical Views Year-Round: Marvel at the famous "Green tea fields reaching to the sky." The manicured, geometric evergreen waves are breathtakingly photogenic in every season—stunningly serene and vivid even in winter!
Authentic Tea: Visit local farmer-supplied cafes to taste Japan’s No.1 awarded tea and rich matcha desserts. Enjoy shopping for premium tea at 1/2 to 1/3 of city prices
Time Travel: Explore the iconic Byodoin Phoenix Hall, 1,000-year-old architecture survived centuries of war to represent the "Buddhist Pure Land (Paradise)" on Earth. Discover how monks, samurai, and even ninjas shaped tea culture while visiting hidden gems left from ancient monks
Ride in Style: Wide area pickup options from 2 big cities, comfortable van for groups or an open-air convertible Mini Cooper for solo travelers
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #8 of 11 | €226 per group | 5h 30m | 4.98 (54) | private |
| Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House | €104 | 1h | 5.0 (191) | private |
| Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home | €93 | 1h | 5.0 (65) | private |
| Maiko Dance and Tea Ceremony on a Noh Stage in Kyoto | €127 | 1h 30m | 4.99 (79) | private |
Ranked #8 of 11 in Tea Ceremony & Matcha by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €93 to €133, median €109; typical length 1h 30m. 6 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 11 Tea Ceremony & Matcha