About
Matcha heaven with beautiful temples, a perfect day trip from kyoto.
Why go
- A calm, authentic town most travelers completely overlook
- Get away from the intense crowds in Kyoto’s centre
- The origin of original and rich matcha
Must try
- Matcha soft serve
- Matcha ramen
- Matcha parfait
- Matcha gyoza
- Matcha takoyaki
Pro tips
- Take the JR or Keihan Line 30-40 mins from Kyoto
- Take a matcha making workshop
- Buy high quality matcha at great prices
- Wander through historic teahouses
- Stroll along the Uji River
Good to know
- Many places are limiting 1 matcha pack per group
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Rating
4.1 / 5