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Slow Cycling Tour at Uji's Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage
(35) Reviews
About
Uji, south of Kyoto, is famous for its matcha (powdered green tea) and other tea products, and is also home to many historic temples and shrines dating back over 1,000 years. This tour takes you on a leisurely tour of this fascinating city on a BROMPTON bicycle with a local navigator.
・The tour is a great way to visit places that are otherwise inaccessible by riding with a navigator who knows the local area inside out.
・Slow cycling is an easy way for people who are not confident about their physical fitness to take part.
・All equipment for riding is provided, so you don't need to bring anything.
・The tour is also a great way to enjoy local food at speciality shops.
・The tour course ca...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English Guide
Bicycle equipment such as helmets, Bags for wheeled transport, etc.
Bicycle rental fee
Exclusive navigator fee
Insurance fee (option 500 yen)
For refreshments during the tour, the accompanying navigator will suggest restaurants according to the customer's wishes.
Tea and Uji Town Exchange Centre Chazuna Entrance fee (option 600 yen)
Byodoin Phoenix Hall entrance fees (option 700 yen)
Meeting Points
Departure
茶壷型ポスト
A navigator with a BROMPTON bicycle can be found in front of the Tea Jar post, just outside JR Uji Station.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Slow Cycling Tour at Uji's Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage
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About
Uji, south of Kyoto, is famous for its matcha (powdered green tea) and other tea products, and is also home to many historic temples and shrines dating back over 1,000 years. This tour takes you on a leisurely tour of this fascinating city on a BROMPTON bicycle with a local navigator.
・The tour is a great way to visit places that are otherwise inaccessible by riding with a navigator who knows the local area inside out.
・Slow cycling is an easy way for people who are not confident about their physical fitness to take part.
・All equipment for riding is provided, so you don't need to bring anything.
・The tour is also a great way to enjoy local food at speciality shops.
・The tour course ca...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English Guide
Bicycle equipment such as helmets, Bags for wheeled transport, etc.
Bicycle rental fee
Exclusive navigator fee
Insurance fee (option 500 yen)
For refreshments during the tour, the accompanying navigator will suggest restaurants according to the customer's wishes.
Tea and Uji Town Exchange Centre Chazuna Entrance fee (option 600 yen)
Byodoin Phoenix Hall entrance fees (option 700 yen)
Meeting Points
Departure
茶壷型ポスト
A navigator with a BROMPTON bicycle can be found in front of the Tea Jar post, just outside JR Uji Station.
Return
Itinerary
1
Chazuna
Tea and Uji Town Exchange Center Chazuna is a place where visitors can learn about Kyoto's tea culture and history. By visiting this place, you can learn more about Japanese tea culture.
45 minutes
2
Uji Shrine
Uji Shrine is a historic shrine with a history of more than 1,700 years and is believed to be beneficial for academic and childbirth success.
30 minutes
3
Ujigami Shrine
Ujigami Shrine is paired with the neighbouring Uji Shrine, and a spring known as 'Kirihara Water', one of the seven famous waters of Uji, still gushes from the grounds.
30 minutes
4
Asagiri Bridge
This beautiful bridge over the Uji River is a good place to take photos.
15 minutes
5
Koshoji Temple
Koushoji is a Zen temple with a history of about 800 years, and the Kotosaka slope from the stone gate to the temple grounds is a beautiful path made of stone walls.
30 minutes
6
Amagase Dam
A nature trail along the Uji River leads to the wooden Amagase Bridge, where the view of the valley is so tranquil and beautiful that the hustle and bustle of Kyoto is forgotten.
1 hour
7
Byodo-in Omotesando
By the time you return to the city, visit the Byodoin Phoenix Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or stop for a cup of tea in one of Uji's unique tea shops, you will have discovered something new about Kyoto!
