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) |
We will suspend our Matcha Factory Tour from Monday, 27th of November 2023, to Monday, 8th of January 2024, due to high season and the new year's holiday.
We will be processing your reservation by email by 10 AM (Japan time), the 29th of December 2023.
Reservation and Inquiry received after that time will be answered in order from 5th of January 2024.
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 |
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. |
Access |
<By Train> |
1.Watch an introduction video
2.View the Matcha processing fecilities
3.Visit a Tea Inspection Room
4.Visit a traditional Japanese tea hut
5.Learn to prepare Matcha,
then enjoy Matcha and sweets
Makishima Factory
174-2 Nakagawara, Makishima-cho, Uji-shi, KYOTO
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Makishima Factory
174-2 Nakagawara, Makishima-cho, Uji-shi, KYOTO
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TEL:0774-25-0505