About Cancellation

10 - 8 days prior to the departure date of the tour 20%
7 - 2 days prior to the departure date of the tour 30%
the day immediately before the departure date of the tour 40%
before the departure time on the departure date of the tour 50%
after the departure time or no cancellation notice is received 100%
10 - 8 days prior to the departure date of the tour 20%
7 - 2 days prior to the departure date of the tour 30%
the day immediately before the departure date of the tour 40%
before the departure time on the departure date of the tour 50%
after the departure time or no cancellation notice is received 100%

SUNRISE TOURS JTB

Two Studio Ghibli features to enjoy in Japan

PLAN

Kyoto Uji Walking & Tea Ceremony Tour

  • Taiho-an

  • Tea Ceremony Experience at Taiho-an(Photo for illustrative purposes only)

  • Uji Bridge

  • Tour Details
1. This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Visit the picturesque area around Uji Bridge and World Heritage Site Byodo-in Temple.

2. See the magnificent Byodo-in Temple, the vibrant colors of which have been restored just as they were when the temple was built.

3. Experience an authentic tea ceremony in one of Japan's tea plantation areas.


About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. 
Please check the following page for details.
http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs


Tea ceremony experience at Taiho-an(Photo for illustrative purposes only)
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
2guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Kyoto
Guide Service
English
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
English
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
Sunrise Tours Desk inside Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) / 8:20
Included
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Not Included
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.                                 

 　　　　　　Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo                                 

 　　　Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.　
[Cancellation Charge]

Cancellation fees will be charged from 10 days in advance.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 4 days prior to the tour at 9:00.

- For requests regarding tours where answers from the tour operator are required in advance, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.　
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- Public transportation will be used on this tour. All trains have non-reserved seats. Please note that seating is not guaranteed.

- The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.

- The tour may not be able to enter the Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple in case of congestion. In this case, JPY 300 will be refunded at the location.

- The tour may be unable to drop by Nakanoshima Park in case of high water level in the Uji River, etc.

- The tea ceremony experience may vary between tea ceremony procedures with matcha green tea and tea ceremony procedures with sencha green tea depending on the day. Selections may not be made. Also, this may be conducted with other customers. Recording videos is not allowed in the tea room. Thank you for your understanding.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) / 8:20
[Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring]

- This is not a bus tour. Sightseeing will be conducted on foot. Please participate in shoes which are easy to walk in.

- The tea ceremony experience will be held in a tatami room, so please wear socks.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]

Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

Booking

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  • Requests Accepted
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Price (per person)
Adults (12-99)
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children (6-11)
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Infants (0-5)
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Number of People
Adults
Children
Infants
Payment in Advance Total
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  • After the payment has been processed, the travel contract will be finalized once the customer receives a reservation confirmation email along with an attached reservation confirmation sheet.
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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:208:30Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.
Meet at 8:20, Dep. at 8:30

After the meet-up, walk to JR Kyoto Station.		On Foot
120From Kyoto Station to Uji Station(JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating)
Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.		Train
110TransferOn Foot
15Uji BridgeOne of the oldest bridges built sometime in the 7th century. A small protrusion off one side of the bridge known as san-no-ma offers great views.
110TransferOn Foot
110Nakanoshima ParkSightseeing at Nakanoshima Park
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.
15TransferOn Foot
120Tea Ceremony Experience at TaihoanExperience an authentic tea ceremony in the famous tea town of Uji.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.
15TransferOn Foot
150Byodo-in TempleBuilt near the end of the Heian Era, this temple houses a Buddha statue and other images, and is surrounded by a beautiful garden. The temple is registered on the World Heritage List as a part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. An image of this temple's Phoenix Hall is featured on the 10 yen coin.
Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.
110TransferOn Foot
120From Uji Station to Kyoto Station(JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating)Train
112:1012:30Tour ends at Kyoto StationThe tour ends after arriving at Kyoto Station. Please head to your next destination on your own.
  • Itinerary

The information displayed for this tour is valid for the next possible departure date.
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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:208:30Depart from the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit)Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.
Meet at 8:20, Dep. at 8:30

After the meet-up, walk to JR Kyoto Station.		On Foot
120From Kyoto Station to Uji Station(JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating)
Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.		Train
110TransferOn Foot
15Uji BridgeOne of the oldest bridges built sometime in the 7th century. A small protrusion off one side of the bridge known as san-no-ma offers great views.
110TransferOn Foot
110Nakanoshima ParkSightseeing at Nakanoshima Park
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.
15TransferOn Foot
120Tea Ceremony Experience at TaihoanExperience an authentic tea ceremony in the famous tea town of Uji.
*Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.
15TransferOn Foot
150Byodo-in TempleBuilt near the end of the Heian Era, this temple houses a Buddha statue and other images, and is surrounded by a beautiful garden. The temple is registered on the World Heritage List as a part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. An image of this temple's Phoenix Hall is featured on the 10 yen coin.
Please refer to [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations] in the Remarks.
110TransferOn Foot
120From Uji Station to Kyoto Station(JR Rapid/Local, non-reserved seating)Train
112:1012:30Tour ends at Kyoto StationThe tour ends after arriving at Kyoto Station. Please head to your next destination on your own.

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