Guided Walking Tour of Tea Plantation Landscapes
If you're visiting Wazuka Town, this is a must-see program that takes you through the scenic tea fields.
You'll come across tea fields after just a short walk.
We'll guide you on a course tailored to your preferences, ranging from a leisurely stroll to a more challenging hike.
If you’re visiting Wazuka Town, this program—which takes you on a tour of the tea field scenery—is a must. Wazuka Town, a member of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Japan” association, is known for its landscapes where tea fields and local livelihoods are an integral part of daily life. You’ll come across tea fields just by taking a short walk. There are many famous spots, including the “Ishidera Tea Fields”—the town’s most famous terraced tea plantations—the “Senbara Tea Fields,” which resemble a patchwork quilt, and the “Ryokusen Course,” where you can enjoy the tea field scenery while soaking in the greenery for about an hour. We’ll guide you on a course tailored to your preferences, ranging from a leisurely stroll to a more substantial hike.
Reservations & Registration
- Registration Period & Deadline
- Registration is required at least 5 days before the tour date.
- Cancellation Policy
- Up to 4 days in advance: Free; 3 days in advance: 30%; 1–2 days in advance: 50%; 24 hours or less in advance: 100%
Basic Information
- Season
- Year-round
- Closed Days & Excluded Dates
- 12/28～1/4
- Meeting Time & Hours of Operation
- Meeting Time: 10 minutes before the start
Hours: Weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Schedule
- ① Asaka Course (approx. 1 km): approx. 30–60 minutes
② Ryokusen Course (approx. 3 km): approx. 90 minutes - Duration
- ① Asaka Course: About 30–60 minutes ② Ryokusen Course: About 90 minutes
- Group Size
- Minimum 10 people
- Participation Restrictions
- ・Individuals who are able to walk independently on stairs, slopes, etc.
- Language Support
- Staff: Japanese,English
Guide: Japanese,English
Brochures in Traditional Chinese and Korean are available regarding Wazuka Town in general. - Accessibility
- Not recommended (involves stairs and walking through tea fields)
Pricing
- List Price
- ① Asaka Course: 1,650 yen for domestic guests
2,200 yen for international guests
② Ryokusen Course: 1,980 yen for domestic guests
2,530 yen for international guests - Included in Price
- Insurance premiums
- Not Included in Price
- Personal Expenses
Access & Meeting Place
- Meeting Place & Ticket Pickup Location
- Wazuka Tea Café
35 Oosama, Shirazu, Wazuka Town - Parking Information
- Large, free parking lot available
Operator Information
- Operator Name
- Wazuka Town Revitalization Center
- Address
- Shirasu Oosama, Wazuka Town
- Phone Number
- 0774-78-3396
- Official Website
- https://wazukanko.com/
Area & City/Town Introduction (Wazuka Town)
Wazuka Town, the main production area for Uji tea, is home to the “satoyama”—a traditional Japanese rural landscape of mountains and valleys—where villages are scattered throughout the valleys at the foot of the mountains, through which clear streams flow. The tea leaves produced in Wazuka Town account for about half of all tea produced in Kyoto Prefecture, and due to their quality, they are considered one of the nation’s premier high-grade teas.
In addition to Wazuka tea, painstakingly cultivated by local tea farmers, visitors can enjoy tea-picking experiences, tea-brewing workshops, walks through the tea fields, tours of “power spots” said to feature trees over 1,300 years old, and sweets made with Wazuka tea.
We also recommend the “Green Slow Mobility” tour, where a knowledgeable driver takes you in an electric vehicle to the beautiful tea fields of Ishidera while providing commentary on Wazuka Town’s history and tea cultivation, as well as exploring the area by rental bicycle.
At Yubune MTB LAND, where you can enjoy mountain biking through vast forested hills, there are courses suitable for beginners, and bicycles and other equipment are available for rent.
We have a wide variety of experiential activities available. Please come visit “Wazuka, the Land of Tea.”
