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    Uji Walking Tour - Byodo-in temple and Tea Ceremony from Kyoto

    3.8(4 reviews)
    By JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.Product code 2142KYO_N340
    Byodo-in Temple
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    Meeting Point: B1F Kyoto Avanti

    Duration

    4 hours 10 minutes

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Manual

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

    3.8 rating from 4 reviews4 hours 10 minutesMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Overview

    Discover the enchanting town of Uji on this immersive 4-hour walking tour led by a National Government Licensed English Guide. Visit the ancient Uji Bridge, built in the 7th century, and enjoy beautiful views from its special viewing spot. Experience a real Japanese tea ceremony where you'll learn to prepare traditional matcha or sencha tea. Explore the stunning Byodo-in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site whose Phoenix Hall appears on Japan's 10-yen coin. This tour combines Japan's tea culture with historic temples for an authentic cultural experience.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter

    Other

    Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour

    Not included

    Other

    Fees other than those listed in Includes

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    Please come to Sunrise Tours Desk, B1F Kyoto Avanti by 8:20am. AVANTI is located directly across from the Hachijo Exit of Kyoto Station.

    End point

    Tour ends Kyoto Station around 12:30PM.

    Pickup details

    • If you have arrived at the pickup location but have trouble finding the meeting point, you can call the local operator JTB Sunrise Tours on +81 3 5796 5454 (Operated between 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Japan time) for assistance. ・You can refer to below link for specific directions: https://www.sunrise-tours.jp/en/access/avanti • Sightseeing will be conducted on foot. Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in. • The tea experience will be held in a tatami room, so please wear socks. Recording videos is not allowed in the tea room.

    Itinerary

    Standard4 hours 10 minutes
    1

    Stop 1

    5 minutes

    Uji Bridge is thought to have been originally built sometime in the 7th century and is counted among the oldest bridges in Japan. A small protrusion off one side of the bridge known as san-no-ma offers great views

    2

    Stop 2

    10 minutes

    The two islands floating in the Uji River - Tō-no-shima and Tachibana-shima - are collectively known as "Naka-no-shima" (Middle Island). Enjoy the panoramic view amid the mountains

    3

    Stop 3

    20 minutesAdmission included

    Enjoy an authentic tea ceremony in Uji, a famous tea town known as the birthplace of Japanese tea

    4

    Stop 4

    50 minutesAdmission included

    Built near the end of the Heian Era, this temple houses a Buddha statue and other images, and is surrounded by a beautiful garden. The temple is registered on the World Heritage List as a part of the Historic Monuments of　Ancient Kyoto. An image of this temple's Phoenix Hall is featured on the 10 yen coin

    Additional Info

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Infants Must Sit On Laps

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    No Back Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    No Pregnant

    Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    No Heart Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    The tour may not be able to enter the Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple in case of congestion. In this case, JPY 300 will be refunded at the location

    Other

    Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed

    Other

    This is not a bus tour. Sightseeing will be conducted on foot. Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in

    Other

    The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations

    Other

    The tour may be unable to drop by Nakanoshima Park in case of high water level in the Uji River, etc

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    The tea ceremony experience may vary betwa een tea-ceremony procedures with matcha green tea and tea-ceremony procedures with sencha green tedepending on the day. Selections may not be made. Also, this may be conducted with other customers

    Other

    The tea experience will be held in a tatami room, so please wear socks

    Other

    Recording videos is not allowed in the tea room

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    Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with tea ceremony. If tea ceremony is required, please make a booking under the child rate

    Other

    Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Policy type

    Standard

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    3.8

    4 reviews

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