Walk Uji’s riverbanks and Wazuka’s green hills on a private half-day tour that reveals how Japan’s finest matcha is grown and processed. Expect farm walks, factory visits, a traditional tea tasting, and a bento lunch.
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You step off an air-conditioned van and the air changes—cool, green, and faintly sweet with freshly cut tea leaves. The Uji River gurgles nearby, its current daring you to slow your pace as you cross the old wooden bridge into town. From cobbled streets to sun-bright tea terraces, this half-day tour stitches a clean line between city history and rural craft.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short walks on uneven ground and some standing during tastings
Wildlife
History
Uji has been central to Japan’s tea culture since the Heian period, and matcha from this valley was historically consumed by the court and temples.
Conservation
Many Wazuka and Uji farmers practice crop rotation and shade management to prevent erosion; support local growers by buying direct and following leave-no-trace principles.
Reserve your spot on the Uji and Wazuka Matcha Farm Half Day Private Guided Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Grip the ground
Wear hiking shoes or sneakers with good tread—tea farm paths are often muddy and uneven after rain.
Bring cash
Small tea shops and farmers may accept only cash for local products and souvenirs.
Time your visit
Book morning or early afternoon to avoid midday heat and to see farmers at work during common processing windows.
Respect private plots
Stay on designated paths and follow your guide’s instructions when entering farm areas to avoid trampling crops.
Grippy walking shoes
Provide stability on muddy farm lanes and terraces.
Light rain jacket
Spring showers and valley mist make a packable waterproof useful.
spring
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during walks—water refills may not be widely available.
summer
Cash (¥)
Necessary for small purchases at farms and local shops.