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Kyoto/Uji

Savor Kyoto's Dual Heritage: An Exquisite Moments of Tea & Sake activity

Bokun ID:
1083469
Product Code:

GMT-254570-123

An exquisite adult learning tour where you'll experience Kyoto's traditional tea and sake culture through all five senses, gaining deep appreciation for the profound depths of Japanese culture.  Discover the roots of tea and sake, both derived from the essential element of "water," on this immersive cultural journey.


Tour Details

Available Dates / *Tour operates rain or shine
December 2025:  9th,  16th(day trips only)

Tour Price
Adults (20+ years): ¥49,800 per person
Youth (12-19 years): ¥44,800 per person

Meeting & Departure Point
Kansai Tourist Information Center Kyoto (KTIC Kyoto)
Location: Kyoto Tower 3F, 721-1 Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto

Minimum Participants / 2 people
*If minimum participation is not met, we will notify you at least 7 days prior to departure.

Age Requirement / 12 years and older

Meals Included / Lunch (1 meal)

Transportation / Train

Guide / English-speaking guide accompanies the tour

Booking Deadline / 7 days prior to tour date

Reservation Process

  1. Application submission
  2. Payment processing
  3. Availability confirmation & coordination
  4. Booking confirmation (or full refund if unavailable)
We will contact you via email within 5 days after application and payment.Important Note: Due to availability constraints, your preferred date may not be available. In such cases, we will provide a full refund to your credit card.Post-Tour Survey: We kindly request your participation in a tour feedback survey to help us enhance future tour experiences.


Tour Planning, Operation & Inquiries

Company: JTB corp, Kyoto office
Address:338 Tominagacho, shimogyo-ku, kyoto, 600-8023 KYOTO
Email: link_kyoto@jtb.com
Business Hours: 10AM - 5PM
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays
Languages: Japanese,
Registration: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No.64
Member of Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)General Travel Service Supervisor: Yoshimasa Shinozaki

The Travel Service Supervisor is responsible for transactions at our office handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions regarding explanations from our staff about this travel contract, please feel free to contact the Travel Service Supervisor during business hours.

Tour Pricing

Participation fees will be displayed on the calendar dates when you enter the number of participants in the upper right section.

Final Itinerary

A final itinerary document containing confirmed travel schedule, major transportation providers, and accommodation details will be provided by the day before your tour departure.

Payment Methods

  • Credit card payment only
  • For online reservations, please agree to the following terms before proceeding. Reservations cannot be made without agreement.
  • Tour fees will be charged to the credit card provided at the time of application, with the travel contract establishment date as the card usage date.

Travel Contract Terms

  • Terms and conditions documentation will be provided via on-screen display (HTML format). Travel contracts are established upon display of the reservation/purchase completion screen following the reservation/purchase confirmation screen.
  • For changes or cancellations, please contact our inquiry desk.

Travel Conditions & Pricing Standards

These travel conditions are based on September 1, 2025. Tour pricing is calculated based on valid fares and regulations as of September 1, 2025.

Package Tour Contract Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees for customer-initiated cancellations:① 8+ days before departure: Free ② 7-2 days before departure: 20% of tour price ③ 1 day before departure: 40% of tour price ④ Day of departure (excluding ⑤): 50% of tour price ⑤ After tour commencement or no-show: 100% of tour price

Personal Information Handling

For JTB's personal information handling policies, please refer to our Privacy Policy (Personal Information Protection Policy).

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Ticket Information

Adult (20 years and over)

¥49,800

children (12-19)

¥44,800
Difficulty
Easy
Experience Hours
6Hours

More Information

Reservation Deadline

The start of the experience Up to 7 days before

What's included in the experience

Tea Ceremony Experience

  • Hands-on tea preparation experience at Uji Tea Ceremony Dojo "Takumi-no-Yakata" (includes traditional sweets)
Lunch
  • Lunch (Japanese cuisine / dining venue in Fushimi district)
  • *Additional beverages during lunch are not included
Transportation
  • Train fares as specified in the itinerary
 

What is not included in the experience

Transportation
  • Transportation costs from your home to the meeting/departure point
Meals & Beverages
  • Meals (except those specified in the itinerary)
  • Beverages and drinks
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs and related taxes/service charges
Additional Costs
  • Any additional fees arising from customer's personal requests or preferences

Precautions

Important Meeting Point Information

Building Access: The main entrance of the meeting point building opens at 10
AM. For the meeting, please enter through the West Entrance rather than the main entrance.Early Arrival Notice: If you arrive before 9
AM, you may not be able to enter the building. Please plan accordingly.


What to Wear

Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes as the tour involves public transportation and walking tours through the city.


Tour Limitations

Please note: Visits to sake breweries are not included in this itinerary.

What you need

Age Verification Document

  • Please bring identification showing your age (age verification may be required when serving sake)

Cancellation Policy(Cancellation fee)

On the day 100%
1Days before 40%
7Days before 30%

Information

Savor Kyoto's Dual Heritage: An Exquisite Moments of Tea & Sake

Schedule
AM9:40 Registration begins
AM9:50 Meet at Kyoto Station (KTIC Kyoto) ==(Transport: JR)==
AM10:30 Arrive at JR Uji Station ・・・(Transport: Walking)・・・
AM10:50 Byodoin Temple (Temple visit) ・・・(Transport: Walking)・・・
PM12:00 Uji Tea Ceremony Hall "Takumi-no-Yakata" (Tea brewing experience with sweets) ・・・(Transport: Walking)・・・
PM12:50 Keihan Uji Station ==(Transport: Keihan Electric Railway)==
PM1:20 Chushojima Station ・・・(Transport: Walking)・・・
PM1:30 Lunch (Japanese cuisine / dining venue in Fushimi district)  ・・・(Transport: Walking)・・・
PM2:20 Fushimi Sake Town walking tour (on foot)
PM3:30 Kintetsu Fushimi-Momoyama Station ==(Transport: Kintetsu Railway)==
PM4:00 Arrive at Kyoto Station and dismiss

Legend: == JR or private railway ・・・ Walking

※The schedule may vary slightly depending on traffic conditions and program content.※Due to the meeting location arrangements, please note that if you arrive before AM9:40, you may not be able to enter the building. We appreciate your understanding.

Meeting place

KANSAI TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER KYOTO

Vendor Information

LINK KYOTO(株式会社JTB 京都支店 / JTB corp. Kyoto office)

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