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Uji Matcha Journey — The True Home of Matcha — Kyoto

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Uji Matcha Journey — The True Home of Matcha

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Twenty minutes by JR from Kyoto Station lies Uji, source of Japan's finest matcha — a full day for foodies. See the World Heritage Byodo-in, then taste matcha parfaits and matcha soba along the Omotesando teahouse street. The matcha desserts at Nakamura Tokichi's main shop are worth the line. Mostly flat strolling, so it's easy on the legs.

Full day5 stopsEst. budget 55,000 KRW

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Byodo-in Temple平等院

    Uji · Temple · Attraction · 50 min stay

    The Phoenix Hall etched on the 10-yen coin. Its reflection in the pond embodies the Buddhist Pure Land — a World Heritage site.

  2. Walk 3 min
    2

    Byodo-in Omotesando Teahouse Street平等院表参道

    Uji · Street · Gourmet · 50 min stay

    A matcha street lined with centuries-old tea shops. Have lunch of matcha soba or matcha zenzai.

  3. Walk 10 min
    3

    Nakamura Tokichi Main Store中村藤吉本店

    Uji · Cafe · Dessert · 60 min stay

    An Uji tea house founded in 1854. The bamboo-tube matcha parfait is the signature — a matcha mecca worth queuing for.

  4. Walk 12 min
    4

    Ujigami Shrine宇治上神社

    Uji · Shrine · 25 min stay

    The oldest surviving shrine main hall in Japan. A quiet World Heritage stroll across the Uji River.

  5. Walk 8 min
    5

    Uji River & Asagiri Bridge宇治川・朝霧橋

    Uji · Riverside · Stroll · 30 min stay

    The tranquil riverside that set the stage for The Tale of Genji. Close the day with the Uji view from the bridge.

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