At the Tea Place, run by Uji Tea Industry Association, you can enjoy excellent tea. They have matcha, sencha, and gyokuro available, but the highlight is the gyokuro. The staff, who hold a qualification as Japanese Tea Instructors, will teach you how to brew the tea properly. They explain that when you transfer the hot water from the pot, the temperature drops by 10 degrees. You transfer the water to a teacup, then to another teacup, and finally to a teapot, letting it sit for 1.5 minutes before pouring it into a teacup. It has a sweet taste. They have been serving tea from Koyamaen for 2 years in a row. After enjoying about 8 infusions, they provide you with ponzu sauce and tea leaves to eat, which tastes delicious. The tea, grown without pesticides, is so tasty because insects devour it quickly.

I had some free time to myself, so I decided to come to Uji station to have tea, and chose to enter this shop. Since it's the off-season, I was the only customer, but the peaceful surroundings and the attentive staff who taught me tea ceremony truly healed my heart. The sweet and rich matcha was so delicious that I decided to buy some to enjoy at home. If I have the chance to come back to Uji with friends or family, I would love to invite them and visit this shop again. ✨

I enjoyed a set of Uji Gyokuro "Seven Lucky Dances" and Uji Matcha "Tower Island" with sweets for 650 yen each at a café operated by the Kyoto Prefectural Tea Industry Association. The staff kindly taught me the correct way to brew tea. The Gyokuro leaves used have a deep green color and a fragrant aroma. The first infusion had a mild, broth-like flavor, which was surprising. By the time the sixth infusion was finished, I tried eating the tea leaves with a mild ponzu sauce on the table, which had a taste reminiscent of rapeseed flowers. It was delicious. The sweets were subtly sweet and did not overpower the taste of the Gyokuro. I preferred the sweets over the rice crackers. My companion's matcha had a mild, creamy texture but a rich flavor. The "Seven Lucky Dances" was a special item not for sale, indicating its high quality. I plan to study tea more and revisit this café.

I visited during my sightseeing in Uji. They kindly teach you how to brew Uji tea and its history. There were also a few foreign visitors, creating a friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy delicious tea while learning. It's a bit far from the station, but definitely worth a visit.

This is a cafe run by the Uji Tea Industry Association. I have lived in Uji for a long time, but I learned for the first time here the deliciousness of tea. Matcha, Gyokuro, Mizudashi Gyokuro, Sencha for 500 yen. They use really good tea here. It's said to be worth more than the price. With the matcha, you also get sencha for a palate cleanser. I always come with one other person and we enjoy matcha and Gyokuro. You can taste three different types of tea. Start with Gyokuro at 40 degrees Celsius. It's full of amino acid flavor and sweet. Gradually increase the water temperature and at the end, eat the tea leaves with ponzu. I was impressed. Many foreigners come here and they are explained the brewing process in English. If you come to Uji, please be sure to stop by this famous shop.

It wasn't a mood for sweets or cafes, but I just couldn't get Uji tea out of my head. I was wandering around Uji Shrine and along the Uji River when I stumbled upon this shop. The prices were reasonable, and I decided to give it a try since I wasn't in the mood to spend nearly a thousand yen on mediocre sweets. A very friendly lady welcomed me and recommended the Gyokuro tea experience set. I don't usually drink Gyokuro because it's expensive and a bit of a hassle to brew, but I decided to go for it. I also ordered some traditional Japanese sweets (Wasanbon? Rakugan?). The lady brought me a cute tray with tea utensils and explained how to brew the Gyokuro. The first steeping was done slowly at around 40°C until the leaves opened up. The second and third steepings were done at around 50°C. The first steeping had a light yellow-green color with a unique aroma and a rich flavor. The second and third steepings had a stronger flavor than the sencha I usually drink. By the fourth and fifth steepings, the tea became familiarly bitter and refreshing. The highlight was eating the tea leaves with ponzu sauce afterwards. The tea leaves were fresh and vibrant, not at all like typical leftover leaves. When eaten with ponzu sauce, the leaves were tender with a slight bitterness, similar to blanched chrysanthemum greens. Delicious! I was impressed and thanked the kind lady before leaving the shop. Thank you for the wonderful experience!

This is a cafe where they teach you how to brew tea in a very detailed way, it's an experiential cafe. They don't have parfaits or sweets at all. They really focus on the delicious way of brewing tea. Tea is an amazing drink that is unbelievably delicious. I feel like I'm getting hooked on tea (laughs) because the taste and aroma are so rich, it makes me wonder what kind of tea I've been drinking until now. Definitely choose Gyokuro. The staff at the shop also recommend trying Gyokuro. It's rich and flavorful, almost like drinking a broth! It was my first time brewing tea, and it was quite difficult, but fun. Eating the tea leaves at the end is also delicious! It could also be a good accompaniment for alcohol, seriously. It's so flavorful, almost like a side dish for rice. It was a first-time experience. It was so much fun! It's a good deal to receive thorough instruction for about 30 minutes starting from 500 to 600 yen. You can have about 4-5 cups with just one type of tea, and taste that with 3 different types of tea, so you end up really full. Very satisfying~♪ Infused with catechins!! If you love tea, be sure to check it out!

I stopped by here while visiting Uji. It seems this place is also registered on a restaurant review site. It's not surprising, considering even temples are listed on food review sites ^^; From Keihan Uji Station, walk straight along the Uji River past Tsuken-san. Just before Asagiri Bridge, you'll find this place. It's a "Tea Dojo" run by the Kyoto Prefectural Tea Industry Conference. I've attended a reservation-only tea brewing class here before, but this time I just wanted to casually enjoy some tea. It's not just a regular break spot, but a place where you can try four types of tea - matcha, sencha, gyokuro, and water-brewed gyokuro - while receiving explanations from the instructor and brewing the tea yourself. This time, I chose the "Takumi no Hitoshizuku" kabusecha and added a sweet for an extra 150 yen. Kabusecha is like a mix between gyokuro and sencha, and you can enjoy three infusions at temperatures of 40°C, 50°C, and 60°C. After finishing the tea, you can sprinkle ponzu on the tea leaves. When I came here with a friend from Osaka before, they were really surprised ^^; You can easily experience how the bitterness and sweetness change with different temperatures. Lastly, a bit of a mundane topic. This tea is probably a high-end product not typically found in tea shops specializing in matcha sweets. One can of this tea costs about the same as a dinner at a bistro. Yet here, with explanations included, it's only 500 yen. Truly a shop run by an industry association. Just a heads up, this place is all about experiencing the deliciousness of Japanese tea.

I came to Uji Station on the Keihan Electric Railway and encountered a wonderful Uji matcha cafe (❀≧◡≦❀) Uji Chadojo - a unique tea room in the world (o〃>ᴗ<)o～✿. It is a dojo where you can have amazing experiences by the Uji River (❀≧◡≦❀). Customers can enjoy the taste of tea that they brew themselves (p≧ᴗ≦q)～♪♫. A Japanese tea instructor explains in detail in the style of Takumi's House (ノ∇≦❤). I chose a terrace seat where I could see the Uji River (*≧◡≦*). It's mid-April and there are still some cherry blossoms, which is nice (๑◕▿◕๑)ﾉ.:｡+ ✿. - Uji Matcha Tower Island: 500 yen - Uji Matcha Chocolate Milk Chocolate Ball: 150 yen (tax included) The tea instructor imparts the knowledge! (ノ∇≦❤) I received detailed instructions on how to brew matcha from the instructor (*´艸｀*). The key is to whisk the matcha in about 10cc of water! It's convincing that there are no lumps (❀≧◡≦❀). The matcha taste taught by the instructor is exceptional (ノ∇≦❤). - Cold Brew Gyokuro: 500 yen (tax included) Enjoying Uji matcha on the terrace in Kyoto Uji - I'm captivated by matcha time (p≧ᴗ≦q)～♪♫. Please visit the matcha cafe! Highly recommended (๑◕▿◕๑)ﾉ.:｡+ ✿. Please come to Uji Chadojo Takumi's House (❀≧◡≦❀) for reference ♬♩♫♪☻(ෆ◕◡◕ෆ）☺♪♫♩♬. Ameba Minna no Henshukyoku official writer Level 2 - here is my article ↓ http://by-s.me/article/130966081881411751 Ameblo: http://ameblo.jp/cicici0/entry-12013780305.html

On the right bank of the Uji River, a little below Ujigami Shrine. The riverside seems to be the original entrance, but you can also enter from the Sawarabi path. I ordered Gyokuro (500 yen) and a set of Matcha and Sencha (500 yen). They kindly taught me how to brew and enjoy both. The Gyokuro uses the highest quality leaves, and the strong umami of the first steeping is impressive. Enjoy the aroma in the second and third steepings, and finish by eating it with ponzu. The sweetness of the Matcha also left an impression. For 150 yen, you can add sweets, but the tea alone is enjoyable enough. I was able to fully enjoy the charm of Uji tea and it became a good memory of my trip. When I got back home, I couldn't help but order a teapot for Gyokuro.

If the previously introduced "Taihoan" is operated by Uji City, then this time, "Takumi no Yakata" is managed by the Kyoto Prefectural Tea Industry Association. This non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting Uji tea and offers very affordable and delicious tea. The main purpose here is to teach you how to brew delicious tea yourself. 1) Uji Gyokuro "Shichifuku no Mai" (500 yen): Gyokuro, which costs 5,000 yen for 100 grams, is served with 5 grams of tea leaves and the appropriate tea utensils. Brewing Gyokuro properly may be a new experience for some. The first steeping is a completely different experience from regular tea, with a rich umami flavor akin to kombu or glutamine (theanine). The staff will guide you on the right temperature, balance of tea leaves and water, and timing for the color and opening of the tea leaves. The second and third steepings gradually increase the temperature, but the detailed instructions are very helpful and easy to understand. Even on the fifth steeping, the initial pure umami flavor is still present, along with some astringency, but the essence of Gyokuro is apparent. Afterwards, you can transfer the tea leaves to a plate, sprinkle with ponzu, and enjoy. It's simply delicious. 2) Gyokuro Kari no Oto: Sencha no Kaori Water Brewed Gyokuro Ice Drop Set (500 yen): Kari no Oto refers to stem tea, which is brewed at 70 degrees Celsius. The Water Brewed Gyokuro, also known as "Ice Drop," is made by cooling Gyokuro with ice in a kyusu. Kari no Oto offers a mix of Gyokuro's amino acid umami and the familiar taste of everyday Sencha, creating a delightful blend of both flavors. Water brewing during this season (midsummer) is particularly refreshing, enhancing the tea's crispness and umami. If you're alone, I recommend the Uji Gyokuro "Shichifuku no Mai" (500 yen). If you're with someone and want to try different teas, they provide two teacups for both options, which is enjoyable. For an additional 150 yen, you can choose from several snacks, with sweetened beans being the best option. Despite the lack of variety, the quality of the tea and the detailed guidance on bringing out its flavor make the experience worthwhile. Instead of settling for mediocre tea at a regular café in Uji, why not learn how to brew delicious tea and enjoy it at home?

I love matcha so much that I just had to come to Uji to have some matcha. Although I don't know much about Japanese history, I can feel the atmosphere in Uji, which was also the setting for The Tale of Genji. After visiting Uji Shrine and walking down a slope, I found this shop and decided to go in. Finally, I can drink authentic matcha! I ordered the Uji Matcha "Tower Island" Set, which includes the basic matcha and the recommended matcha-flavored chocolate. The staff explained to me how to prepare and drink the matcha. This was my first time trying authentic Uji matcha, and I was impressed by the color and aroma. It was sweet and not bitter at all. I always thought matcha was bitter, but this experience made me love matcha even more! I also tried the Uji Matcha-flavored raw chocolate, which was delicious. I enjoyed it while looking at the Uji River. The staff at the shop are clearly passionate about Uji matcha. The shop is located right by the Uji River, creating a charming atmosphere. I would love to come back for more matcha. Thank you to everyone who made the matcha and treats, and to the beauty of nature on Earth.

You can easily enjoy various types of tea such as matcha, gyokuro, and sencha. The instructors kindly teach you how to brew the tea properly and bring out the deliciousness of the tea leaves. They also offer a set where you can enjoy eating the tea leaves with ponzu sauce. This place is highly recommended for those who want to savor their tea slowly.

This shop caught my eye every time I passed by. This time, as I was looking at the sign displayed outside, the person inside came out and called out, "Please come in!" It was midday on a weekday, and there were no customers inside. It seemed that tourism in Uji has decreased significantly due to the construction at Byodoin Temple and the To-no-shima Island, making it quite lonely. This shop is run by a Japanese tea instructor who kindly teaches you how to brew tea. I ordered a set of Uji matcha "To-no-shima" and Uji sencha "Matsu-no-tsuyu" with a side of sweets (600 yen). I chose the matcha financier as my sweet! It seemed like it was cut into four pieces from commercially available matcha financiers, but it was delicious. Matcha is traditionally sifted into a powder before pouring hot water over it, but for an easy way to brew it at home, you can mix a small amount of water without sifting it! Once the lumps are gone, pour in hot water to brew it easily. It is said that using hot water brings out the sweetness. It was indeed sweet... with a unique mellow sweetness. The taste was quite different from what I had in mind for matcha. The sencha was also brewed lukewarm using a water-cooling vessel, so it was sweet. Personally, I don't like sweet tea, so I didn't find it particularly delicious, but I think it's considered a delicious tea with sweetness in general. The guidance from the Japanese tea instructor was thorough, and the atmosphere was cozy. I learned a lot about brewing tea!

During my trip to Kyoto, I was recommended to visit a shop in Uji by the hotel concierge. The shop was called "Dojo" and it was located near Uji River, just a short walk from Byodoin Temple. Inside, the atmosphere was simple with a few tables and a menu. I followed the advice I received and ordered Gyokuro tea. A certified Japanese tea instructor taught me how to brew the tea properly, starting with lowering the water temperature before the first steeping. The taste was unique and surprising, unlike any other tea I had tried before. The instructor guided me through the brewing process, and I was amazed by the result. After enjoying multiple infusions, I was also encouraged to try sprinkling ponzu sauce on the tea leaves, which added a refreshing twist to the experience. The shop, run by the Tea Association, offered high-quality teas and a delightful tea ceremony experience. I highly recommend visiting this shop in Uji for a traditional Japanese tea experience.

Located along the Uji River, this place may not have the best atmosphere, but you can enjoy Gyokuro tea for only 500 yen, which is quite good. Plus, you get a bit more tea leaves compared to Fukujuen just a bit further down. They also offer Sencha and Matcha, and you get a sweet treat with each tea. The staff will kindly explain how to brew the tea properly. The friendly gentleman will even engage in conversation while waiting, making the experience enjoyable. The Gyokuro tea brewed here is delicious, and you might even learn a thing or two about brewing tea properly. At the end, you can enjoy the tea leaves with ponzu sauce, which is decent but not as good as Fukujuen's sauce. Perhaps that's where the price difference comes in. Overall, I recommend this place to those who want to learn how to brew Gyokuro properly or enjoy chatting about tea. I later found out that this place is run by the Kyoto Prefecture Tea Industry Council, which explains the passion for tea and the warm atmosphere.