About this tour
Spend four hours in Wazuka, the epicentre of Kyoto's matcha production, on this private guided tour led by a local tea farmer. Walk through terraced tea plantations that have flourished for eight centuries, taste at least three distinct matcha varieties in a traditional house, and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch. Your guide sources directly from community growers, ensuring your visit supports their livelihoods. Transport from central locations available on request.
Highlights
- Walk working matcha farms across rolling Wazuka hillsides
- Taste minimum three matcha grades in traditional setting
- Learn tea-picking techniques from award-winning local guide
- Viewpoint stop overlooking entire tea-growing region
- Lunch of matcha soba noodles or Japanese bento box
- Small-group experience supports local farming families
What to expect
Your guide meets you and drives to Wazuka village, where you'll step onto the actual tea farms rather than tourist replicas. The terrain is uneven and can be muddy, so wear appropriate footwear. You'll walk between planted rows, learning how shade-growing produces the vibrant green matcha leaf. Back in a traditional house, you'll taste three different matcha preparations—comparing grades and flavour notes—before sitting down to a simple lunch. A viewpoint visit caps the afternoon. The whole experience moves at a relaxed pace; this isn't a rushed tick-box tour.
Good to know
Farm paths get muddy after rain; sturdy shoes essential. Transport pickup available from central Kyoto on request. Vegan lunch available with advance notice. Infants can sit on laps or travel by pram. The pace suits all fitness levels, though expect uneven ground underfoot.
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