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Matcha Plant Tour

Matcha Plant Tour

Marukyu Koyamaen Matcha Factory Tour

Marukyu Koyamaen
Matcha Plant Tour

Reservation is required at least 7 days in advance (further details are below).
Learn all about matcha from tree to cup at Marukyu Koyamaen! For tea lovers, we promise a once in a lifetime experience.
Go behind the scenes of our Makashima Factory in Uji and experience the patented processing techniques that are at the heart of our award-winning, high quality teas. This experiential tour will not only teach visitors the important elements of producing excellent tea, visitors will actually see the equipment and experience the patented processes involved in processing matcha.

As a part of the experience, will view the interior charm of a traditional Japanese tea hut then enjoying make their very own bowl of matcha and have it with a traditional Japanese sweet. Last but not least, visitors can peruse our on-site Marukyu Koyamaen store, stocked with a wide selection of teas such as matcha, sencha and hojicha, as well as matcha confectionary, sweets and other items that make fantastic gifts and souvenirs.

For Inquiries:Tel: 0774-20-0909
(Japanese-speaking only)

Availability

【Matcha Factory Tour: period of suspension】
We will suspend our Matcha Factory Tour from Monday, APRIL 15th 2024 to Friday, MAY 17th 2024 due to high season. Thank you for your attention.

Length of tour

70-90 minutes

Location

Marukyu Koyamaen Makishima Factory, Uji city, Kyoto.

Tour times

10:00-11:30
13:30-15:00

Capacity

Min. 2 people to Max. 10 people

Cost

¥500 (approximately USD 4.50) per person paid on arrival at our Makishima Factory in Uji. Each visitor receives a ¥500 voucher that is valid for same day purchases made at our store after the tour.
Free for participants under 15 years-old.

Access

<By Train>
From “Mukaijima Station (B-09)” of Kyoto-Kintesu Line, about 2.6 km : 6 minutes by taxi.
From “JR Uji Station (JR-D09)” of JR Nara Line, about 3.0 km : 11 minutes by taxi
From “Keihan Uji Station (KH77)” of Keihan Uji Line, about 3.5 km : 12 minutes by taxi

<By Bus>
From “Makishima Community Center (aka ‘MAKISHIMA KOMISEN‘ stop)” of Kyoto Keihan Bus, about 400 m: 5 minutes’ walk

<By Car>
Please refer to the Google map and the address of Makishima Factory below.

Application for Plant Tours
Please Note:
※ Reservations are required 7 days in advance.
※ A Chanoyu (tea ceremony) experience is NOT included in the tour.
※ Matcha Factory Tour is only available on weekdays. Unavailable during weekends, public holidays, and peak seasons (early January, late-April to mid-May, mid-July to mid-August, and December).
※ Please note that the Makishima Factory is not a barrier-free facility that there are no elevators inside the building. Participants will need to walk up and down stairs during the factory tour.

Program


Access

Makishima Factory
174-2 Nakagawara, Makishima-cho, Uji-shi, KYOTO

For those using Car Navigation System (GPS)

Please access the following:
Makishima Factory
174-2 Nakagawara, Makishima-cho, Uji-shi, KYOTO
Please input the following phone number.
TEL:0774-25-0505


Application for Plant Tours
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