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Kyoto Walking Series: Green Tea and Aristocratic Culture in Uji is a tour in Uji. Kyoto Walking Series: Green Tea and Aristocratic Culture in Uji has a rating of 5.00/5.00.

Discover the art of grinding matcha,strolling along the Uji River then visiting a stunning temple!

Start your tour with a visit to a charming tea garden, where you'll discover the Kabusecha farming method. Enjoy matcha tea freshly ground from a traditional tea mill.

Next, take a moment to relax at a ceramic art gallery, where you can admire beautiful pieces of ceramic artistry.

Stroll along the scenic Uji River, the backdrop for the classic novel "The Tale of Genji" during the Heian period (794-1185), and immerse yourself in the rich history of the aristocratic society that flourished here.

Finally, explore a World Heritage Site at a historic temple, and learn about its characteristics, including a garden that represents the Pure Land of the West.

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$207.30 per person

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Kyoto Prefecture

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