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History of "Kyoto Matcha Green Tea Tour"

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Version 7 – January 06, 2021 11:06

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Trip difficulty
  • Moderate

Version 6 – January 06, 2021 11:02

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Guide type
  • Tour Guide

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Version 4 – January 06, 2021 10:59

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Cancellation notes
  • 7+ days before tour’s date: full refund of tour fees minus any processing fees.
  • 4 to 6 days before original tour date: 50% refund of tour fees minus any processing fees.
  • 72 hours or less prior to tour: non-refundable
  • Arigato Japan is not responsible for cancellation conditions or fees imposed by third party tour agency or any other company through which a service was booked.
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Cancellation cutoff
  • 7
  • 24

Version 3 – January 06, 2021 10:59

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Cancellation notes
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • 7+ days before tour’s date: full refund of tour fees minus any processing fees.
  • 4 to 6 days before original tour date: 50% refund of tour fees minus any processing fees.
  • 72 hours or less prior to tour: non-refundable
  • Arigato Japan is not responsible for cancellation conditions or fees imposed by third party tour agency or any other company through which a service was booked.

Cancellation cutoff
  • 24
  • 7

Version 2 – January 06, 2021 10:59

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  • 1

Valid type
  • only_date_reservation

Cancellation notes
  • 7+ days before tour’s date: full refund of tour fees minus any processing fees.
  • 4 to 6 days before original tour date: 50% refund of tour fees minus any processing fees.
  • 72 hours or less prior to tour: non-refundable
  • Arigato Japan is not responsible for cancellation conditions or fees imposed by third party tour agency or any other company through which a service was booked.
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Cancellation cutoff
  • 7
  • 24

Version 1 – January 06, 2021 10:53

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Short Description
  • Join our Matcha Kyoto Green Tea Tour and discover more about Uji Town, the heart and soul of Japanese Green Tea Culture. 
  • Matcha tea is definitely an integral part of Japanese tea culture. If you love Green tea and would like to learn more about Matcha, be sure to join our 3-hour tour to the town of Uji in Kyoto, the home of Matcha. A trip to Uji will give you many chances to experience and taste Matcha and other types of green tea in a variety of beverages and foods. The green tea and matcha (powdered green tea) produced here in Uji are famous for their quality not only in Japan but all over the world. Also, while visiting Uji you can see the gorgeous and famous Byodoin temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. 
  • During our Uji tour we will sit down for a fantastic set lunch, and we will have a chance to experience making and drinking tea. If you find teas that you like, you will have time to choose, purchase and take home some delicious memories of your tour.
  • Join our Matcha Kyoto Green Tea Tour and discover more about Uji Town, the heart and soul of Japanese Green Tea Culture.
  • Matcha tea is definitely an integral part of Japanese tea culture. If you love Green tea and would like to learn more about Matcha, be sure to join our 3-hour tour to the town of Uji in Kyoto, the home of Matcha. A trip to Uji will give you many chances to experience and taste Matcha and other types of green tea in a variety of beverages and foods. The green tea and matcha (powdered green tea) produced here in Uji are famous for their quality not only in Japan but all over the world. Also, while visiting Uji you can see the gorgeous and famous Byodoin temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • During our Uji tour we will sit down for a fantastic set lunch, and we will have a chance to experience making and drinking tea. If you find teas that you like, you will have time to choose, purchase and take home some delicious memories of your tour.

Description
  • During our Uji tour we will sit down for a fantastic set lunch, and we will have a chance to experience making and drinking tea. If you find teas that you like, you will have time choose, purchase and take home some delicious memories of your tour.
  • Tour Highlights: 
  •  • 3 hour tour of Kyoto’s Uji district including a delicious lunch set. 
  •  • Tea experience. 
  •  • Visit local tea shops and stroll the beautiful streets of Uji. 
  •  • A visit to the outer grounds of Byodoin temple, a World Heritage site which is featured as the design on the 10 yen coin. 
  •  • See how tea s prepared and get a sense of what goes into production of the world’s best matcha. 
  •  • Browse the shops for souvenirs unique to the area.
  • During our Uji tour we will sit down for a fantastic set lunch, and we will have a chance to experience making and drinking tea. If you find teas that you like, you will have time choose, purchase and take home some delicious memories of your tour.
  • Tour Highlights:
  • • 3 hour tour of Kyoto’s Uji district including a delicious lunch set.
  • • Tea experience.
  • • Visit local tea shops and stroll the beautiful streets of Uji.
  • • A visit to the outer grounds of Byodoin temple, a World Heritage site which is featured as the design on the 10 yen coin.
  • • See how tea s prepared and get a sense of what goes into production of the world’s best matcha.
  • • Browse the shops for souvenirs unique to the area.

Highlights
  • 3-hour tour of kyoto’s uji district, the home of matcha, including a delicious lunch set., a visit to the outer grounds of byodoin temple, a world heritage site which is featured as the design on the 10 yen coin., authentic tea experience., see how tea is prepared and get a sense of what goes into production of the world’s best matcha., visit local tea shops and stroll the beautiful streets of uji.

Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above., Family-friendly , Minimum drinking age is 21 years, For solo travelers, please email us, Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case., Not recommended for Vegans and Gluten-free, Vegetarian friendly
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above., Family-friendly , Minimum drinking age is 21 years, For solo travelers, please email us, Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case., Not recommended for Vegans and Gluten-free, Vegetarian friendly

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  • adult:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '80'
  • child:
  • from: '3'
  • to: '12'
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  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '2'
  • child:
  • from: '3'
  • to: '12'
  • adult:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '80'

Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

Health
  • Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything. 
  • Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything.

Cancellation notes
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Voucher info
  • • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • • Please be there 10-15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. We have a strict policy about starting our tours on the scheduled time. If you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided. We are also unable to accommodate meeting up in any of the food stops once you've missed the start of the tour.
  • • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • • Please be there 10-15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. We have a strict policy about starting our tours on the scheduled time. If you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided. We are also unable to accommodate meeting up in any of the food stops once you've missed the start of the tour.

Duration unit
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