Matcha Travel Guides

Discover the 9 best things to do in Uji in 2026, from Byodo-in's Phoenix Hall and matcha tea houses to Ujigami Shrine and the Uji River, with prices, hours, and transit tips.

Everything you need to plan a Uji day trip from Kyoto — 17 minutes by JR Nara Line, two UNESCO World Heritage sites, renowned matcha culture, and a practical half-day vs full-day itinerary breakdown.

Uji is Japan's most celebrated matcha region — here's how to visit its oldest tea houses, order the right sweets, and buy stone-ground matcha worth taking home.

Free to enter and steeped in 170 years of Uji tea culture, Nakamura Tōkichi Honten sells stone-ground matcha and gyokuro and serves the city's most celebrated nama-cha jelly parfait — with a ticket-queue café alongside.

Discover the best Kyoto tea ceremony experiences. Our guide covers Zen history, etiquette tips, top-rated venues like Camellia, and practical booking advice.

Discover the best tea ceremony experiences in Kanazawa. Learn about top tea houses like Shigure-tei, essential etiquette, costs, and how to book your session.