Matcha or Sencha Tea Ceremony Experience at the City-Operated Tea Room “Taifō-an”

We serve authentic Uji tea accompanied by seasonal sweets as part of our tea ceremony.
First-time visitors are welcome—please feel free to stop by.

First, you will watch the instructor perform the tea ceremony, and then enjoy some sweets and tea. Next, you will prepare the tea yourself and savor it.

Reservations & Registration

Book with Official site (Matcha)Book with Official site (Sencha)

Registration Period & Deadline: Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance
Cancellation Policy: You will be charged 100% of the total amount for cancellations made two days or less before your scheduled arrival date.

Basic Information

Season: Year-round
Closed Days & Excluded Dates: The last day of each month (or the last business day of the month if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday)
Please click here for details on days when the office is closed.
https://www.kyoto-uji-kankou.or.jp/pdf/taihoan-close.pdf
Meeting Time & Hours of Operation: Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Schedule: (Matcha) [Start Times]: 10:15, 11:15, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45
(Sencha) [Start Times]: 10:00, 12:40, 14:00
Duration: (Matcha)About 40 minutes(Sencha)About 60–80 minutes
Group Size: Minimum 1 people – Maximum 8 people
Meals: Available
Language Support: Staff: English(Prepare a Poketalk for translation)

Pricing

List Price: 3,600 yen
Included in Price: Trial Fee

Access & Meeting Place

Meeting Place & Ticket Pickup Location: Uji City Tourist Information Center
2 Uji-Togawa, Uji City

Operator Information

Operator Name: Uji City Tourist Information Center
Address: 2 Uji-Togawa, Uji City
Phone Number: 0774-23-3334
Official Website: https://www.kyoto-uji-kankou.or.jp/taihoan.html

Area & City/Town Introduction (Uji City)

Uji City is located halfway between Kyoto and Nara, borders cities such as Otsu in Shiga Prefecture, and offers easy access to both Kyoto and Osaka. The Uji River flows through the center of the city, offering a picturesque natural environment. It is also a town rich in historical charm, home to numerous shrines and temples, including the World Heritage Site Byodo-in Temple and Uji-kami Shrine. Its specialty product, “Uji tea,” is widely recognized as a high-quality tea, and recently, sweets made with Uji matcha have also gained popularity.