Duration
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
-
Explore the Chazuna Museum in Uji, a space to learn about Japanese tea through interactive and digital exhibits that trace the history of famous matcha.
-
Step into the History Room, where you’ll see a giant 10-yen coin featuring the Byodoin Temple’s Phoenix Hall and learn about Uji’s heritage through 4K digital townscape displays.
-
Join a tea-grinding workshop and use a traditional stone mill to grind tea leaves into fine matcha powder under the guidance of a Japanese tea instructor.
-
Take part in a brewing session, where you’ll prepare and enjoy your own bowl of matcha while overlooking Uji’s tea fields and manicured gardens.
-
-
Entry to Chazuna Museum in Uji
-
Access to interactive and digital exhibits
-
Stone mill workshop to grind matcha
-
Tea-brewing session with a Japanese tea instructor
-
Tasting of matcha tea
-
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Get a deeper look into Japan’s tea culture at Chazuna Museum in Uji — the birthplace of matcha.
Getting started
Arrive at Chazuna Museum, located in the scenic town of Uji, about 30 minutes from Kyoto. Present your booking confirmation at the entrance and begin exploring the museum’s digital and touchable exhibits that trace the origins and production of Uji tea.
What to expect
A museum dedicated to the history, craft, and culture of Uji tea — featuring digital installations and hands-on workshops set amid tea fields and gardens.
Features
-
Start in the History Room, where you’ll see a large 10-yen coin with Byodoin Temple’s Phoenix Hall and learn about Uji’s history through 4K digital townscapes.
-
Join a tea-grinding workshop, using a traditional stone mill to turn tea leaves into fine matcha powder under an instructor’s guidance.
-
Take part in a brewing session and enjoy the aroma of freshly prepared matcha while overlooking Uji’s lush tea gardens.
-
Explore interactive exhibitions that let you see and touch tea-making tools and displays.
-
Additional information
-
Please arrive 15 minutes before your reserved time and check in at the reception counter.
-
Entry or participation will not be permitted 30 minutes after the class has started, as it disrupts other guests.
-
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Top things to do in Kyoto
Nearby cities to explore
