Discover the art of matcha green tea. Try your hand at rotating a stone mill, grinding tea leaves called tencha into fine matcha powder that is used in tea ceremonies. Then, whisk your own matcha and savor it. Not only will you enjoy the authentic taste, but you'll also appreciate the preciousness of a bowl of tea, and understand the profound meaning behind the Japanese tradition of tea hospitality. (This experience lasts about 40 minutes.)
At this facility, you can actually learn tea ceremony etiquette in a tea-ceremony room, as well. Through this experience, you can gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture. They also offer other experiences: tea leaf kneading, tea making on a ceramic plate, teacup creating, and many more.
In addition, you can savor a variety of dishes and sweets made with Uji tea. At a separate building Gyokuro Tei, a traditional Japanese style cafe, they offer meals and sweets using gyokuro (a type of high-quality Japanese tea). At the shop, you can find their original Uji teas, teaware and so on, too. Enjoy the full charm of Uji tea, beside the clear flow of the scenic Uji River.
- Price : The matcha-making experience is 1,650 yen per person (including the material costs and tax)
- Date & Time : 10:00am - 3:00pm (the last admission)
Closed: available daily, except on closed days (non-scheduled holidays) - Location : Ujicha Kobo of Fukujuen Uji Kobo
