Uji and Wazuka Matcha Farm Tour: Tea Farm Walk & Tasting

Four hours walking tea farms, tasting matcha, and eating lunch in a traditional house

A four-hour private guided tour of Uji and Wazuka tea farms in Kyoto Prefecture, where you walk through rolling green hills, taste three varieties of local matcha, and eat a matcha soba or bento lunch in a traditional Japanese house. The tour is led by an award-winning local entrepreneur and includes free transportation from Kyoto city, a visit to a viewpoint, and direct support to tea farmers and the community.

Step-by-step itinerary

Uji and Wazuka Matcha Farm Experience

• Travel from Kyoto to Uji
• Visit matcha production and processing sites
• Tour tea factory
• Participate in tea ceremony experience
• Walk through tea farms
• Explore Zen temple retreats

The experience

Uji tea has been produced in this mountain valley for over 800 years, and Wazuka sits at its heart: a quiet village most visitors to Kyoto never reach. The tour starts with a one-hour journey from the city and moves straight into the tea farms themselves. You walk through the scenic hillsides where matcha grows, see how it is processed, and taste at least three different local varieties in a setting designed to feel unhurried, whether the weather turns rainy or hot.

The guide is a female local entrepreneur who has won recognition for her work, and the tour is structured to put money directly into the hands of the tea farmers and the village. You visit a viewpoint that frames the landscape, then settle into a traditional Japanese house for lunch: either matcha soba noodles or a bento set, with a vegan option available if you request it in advance. The whole day stays under four hours, which means you can fit it around other plans in Kyoto without losing a full day to travel.

Free transportation is included if you request it. Public transit options also run nearby if you prefer to meet the guide at the starting point. The farm paths can be muddy and uneven underfoot, so wear shoes that grip. Infants can sit on a lap or ride in a stroller, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Free transportation from Kyoto city on request.
• private English-speaking guide.
• tea farm walk through Wazuka.
• tasting of three or more local matcha varieties.
• visit to a viewpoint.
• matcha soba noodles or Japanese bento lunch set with vegan option available on advance request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 9 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteJP¥ 8,074

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Matcha Tourism

Is this one for you?The farm paths are bumpy and muddy underfoot, so wear sturdy shoes and expect to walk on uneven ground. This is what keeps the experience real and the farms working, rather than paved and polished for tourists.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 9 years); Infant (under 6): free.

How far is Wazuka from Kyoto city, and how do I get there?

Wazuka is about one hour from Kyoto city by car. Free transportation is included with the tour if you request it. You can also use public transit to meet the guide at the starting point.

What exactly happens during the matcha tasting?

You taste a minimum of three different varieties of local matcha produced in Wazuka. The tasting takes place in a traditional Japanese house and is part of the hands-on experience of the day.

What kind of lunch is included, and can I request a vegan option?

Lunch is either matcha soba noodles or a Japanese bento set, eaten in the traditional house where you taste the tea. A vegan option is available if you request it when you book.

Will the tour happen if the weather is bad?

Yes. The tour is designed to be comfortable even in rain or hot weather, and the traditional house provides shelter during the tasting and lunch portions of the day.

Are there other tea experiences available, like a tea ceremony or factory visit?

A tea ceremony and matcha factory visitation are available on the seven-hour tour option, not on this four-hour version. You can upgrade if those experiences interest you.