Kyoto Uji Walking & Tea Ceremony Tour

Important Information

Itinerary

Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) • Start: 8:20, End: 8:30 • Details: Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure (meet at 8:20, depart at 8:30) • After the meet-up, walk to JR Kyoto Station • Transportation: on foot From Kyoto Station to Uji Station • Duration: 20 minutes • Transportation: train • Details: (JR rapid/local train, non-reserved seating) *Please refer to "Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations" in the Remarks Transfer • Duration: 10 minutes • Transportation: on foot Uji Bridge • Duration: 5 minutes • Details: One of the oldest bridges built sometime in the 7th century; a small protrusion off one side of the bridge known as san-no-ma offers great views Transfer • Duration: 10 minutes • Transportation: on foot Nakanoshima Park • Duration: 10 minutes • Details: Sightseeing at Nakanoshima Park *Please refer to "Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations" in the Remarks Transfer • Duration: 5 minutes • Transportation: on foot Tea Ceremony Experience at Taihoan • Duration: 20 minutes • Details: Experience an authentic tea ceremony in the famous tea town of Uji *Please refer to "Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations" in the Remarks Transfer • Duration: 5 minutes • Transportation: on foot Byodo-in Temple • Duration: 50 minutes • Details: 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. *Please refer to "Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations" in the Remarks Transfer • Duration: 10 minutes • Transportation: on foot From Uji Station to Kyoto Station • Duration: 20 minutes • Transportation: train • Details: (JR rapid/local train, non-reserved seating) Tour Ends at Kyoto Station • Start: 12:10, End: 12:30 • Details: The tour ends after arriving at Kyoto Station; please head to your next destination on your own

Min. pax number to book tour: 1 Min. pax number to run tour: 2

Remarks

Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions

• If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.
• The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 4 days prior to the tour at 9:00.

Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations

• Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.
• The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
• The tour may not be able to enter the Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple in case of congestion. In this case, 300 JPY will be refunded at the location.
• The tour may be unable to drop by Nakanoshima Park in case of high water level in the Uji River, etc.
• The tea ceremony experience may vary between tea ceremony procedures with matcha green tea and tea ceremony procedures with sencha green tea depending on the day. Selections may not be made. Also, this may be conducted with other customers. Recording videos is not allowed in the tea room. Thank you for your understanding.

Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location

• Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) / 8:20

Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring

• This is not a bus tour. Sightseeing will be conducted on foot. Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in.
• The tea ceremony experience will be held in a tatami room, so please wear socks.

Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support

• Guide Language Support: English
• The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter