Scenic Green Tea Fields of Hidden Kyoto & Local Tea Exp (Private)

5.0 (54 reviews) 5 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Journey 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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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: WadaF Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Fuel & Highway Fee
Included: Pinpoint pickup and drop-off (different start and goal can be set)
Included: Air Conditioned Nissan Van (2-6 pax) / Mini Cooper Convertible (1 pax)

Not included

Not included: Admission fees: Shoju-in
Not included: Admission fees: Byodo-In
Not included: Tea and coffee: fee for your own tea is not included

Itinerary

Byodoin Temple

2 hours Admission not included

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.
Stop 2

one hour

Taste the world’s highest quality green tea and matcha, surpassing even the renowned Uji Tea, which is considered top-tier. Wazuka 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!
Ishitera Tea Plantation

30 min

The 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.
Ujitawara-cho

30 min

The 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
Shoju-in

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Seijuin-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!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Alexander Namba
Natural Hot Spring Midosuji Hotel
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
OYO 644 Hotel Art Inn Namba
Kuromon Crystal Hotel
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka-Namba
The OneFive Osaka Namba-Kuromon
Hotel and Spa Atlantis -Adults Only
Toyoko Inn Osaka Nippombashi Bunraku Gekijo Mae
Red Roof Inn & Suites Osaka Namba Nippombashi
Cinnamon Hotel
Citadines Namba Osaka

and 1,218 more pickup points

A white Nissan van Serena (no.[51-15]) (or Mini cooper convertible for 1 pax) comes to the front of your hotel (or as close as possible) by the time, so please be outside by the time and look for your car. Confirm the license number, knock the window and tell your name. If you don't appear at the place more than 30 minutes without considerable circumstances noticed to the guide, the tour will be canceled (no refund)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that the itinerary may change due to unforeseen circumstances such as unexpected closures, road conditions, or crowd levels. Special seasonal courses (e.g., cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, autumn leaves) may also be offered during specific seasons
Short distance walk and stairs is needed

Options

Kyoto pickup (5.5h)

Kyoto start & end: *You CAN'T be dropped off in Osaka with this option

Pickup included
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