Below: every plan with its price per 45 minutes, English, chairs and how to book.
How much is a tea ceremony in Uji?
| Plan | Adult | Per 45 min |
|---|---|---|
| Marukyu KoyamaenMatcha factory tour · 90 min | ¥1,000 | ¥500 |
| Takumi no YakataLearn to whisk matcha · 30 min | ¥1,500 | ¥2,250 |
| TaihoanA bowl of thin tea · 20–30 min | ¥1,500 | ¥2,700 |
| FukujuenMatcha manners class · 60 min | ¥3,850 | ¥2,888 |
| FukujuenGrind your own matcha · 40 min | ¥2,750 | ¥3,094 |
| TaihoanMake matcha yourself · 40 min | ¥3,600 | ¥4,050 |
| Kanbayashi SannyuGrind matcha with a stone mill | ¥1,650 |
Uji has more hands-on tea making than formal tea ceremony. You can grind matcha with a stone mill at Kanbayashi Sannyu or Fukujuen, whisk your own at Taihoan or Takumi no Yakata, or tour Marukyu Koyamaen's matcha factory. Taihoan is run by Uji City and charges children the same as adults.
Which tea ceremonies in Uji are in English?
0 of the 7 plans say they are run in English.
| Plan | English |
|---|---|
| Taihoan2 plans | English with conditions |
| Kanbayashi SannyuGrind matcha with a stone mill | English web page only |
| Fukujuen2 plans | English web page only |
Taihoan runs its sessions in Japanese with an AI translation device. Fukujuen and Kanbayashi Sannyu have English pages for their stone-mill experiences.
Can I sit on a chair at a tea ceremony in Uji?
1 of the 7 plans can seat you on a chair.
You can sit on a chair
- Taihoan (Make matcha yourself): A western-style room with tables and chairs, about 8 people
Tatami or floor
- Taihoan (A bowl of thin tea): The large tatami room
Frequently asked questions
How much is a tea ceremony in Uji?
7 tea ceremony plans from 5 operators in Uji cost ¥1,000 to ¥3,850 for an adult, a median of ¥2,794 per 45 minutes across the 6 with a set length (operators' own pages, checked 17 and 18 October 2026).
Is the tea ceremony in Uji in English?
None of the 7 plans says it is run in English.
Can I sit on a chair at a tea ceremony in Uji?
Yes, at 1 of the 7 plans: Taihoan. Ask when you book; some have only a few chairs.
Booking, days and age limits in Uji
- Taihoan: booking
- At least 3 days ahead online, card only; single guests welcome
- Taihoan: same day
- Tickets at the Uji City Tourist Center when seats are free
- Kanbayashi Sannyu: on your own
- ¥2,200 for one person or a same-day booking
- Kanbayashi Sannyu: booking
- By phone; the shop is on the Byodoin approach
- Kanbayashi Sannyu: cancelling
- 50% a week before, 70% the day before, 100% on the day
- Fukujuen: age
- Children 12 and under need an adult taking part too
- Fukujuen: when
- Last start at 15:00
- Fukujuen: booking
- Pay at the desk on the day; walk-ins if there is space
- Fukujuen: when
- Starts at 11:00, for 2 to 4 people
- Fukujuen: booking
- At least 3 days ahead
- Takumi no Yakata: booking
- Phone, fax or website
- Marukyu Koyamaen: when
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 2 to 10 people
- Marukyu Koyamaen: booking
- At least a week ahead by phone, fax, post or web form
Prices and days change. Check the operator's page before you go; links are in the sources below.
More on tea ceremony and matcha in Japan
Sources for this page
- Fukujuen Uji Tea KoboFukujuen Uji Tea Kobo
- Fukujuen Uji Tea Kobo (Japanese)Fukujuen Uji Tea Kobo
- Fukujuen Uji Tea Kobo (Japanese)Fukujuen Uji Tea Kobo
- Kanbayashi Sannyu (Japanese)Kanbayashi Sannyu
- Kanbayashi SannyuKanbayashi Sannyu
- Marukyu Koyamaen, Makishima factory (Japanese)Marukyu Koyamaen, Makishima factory
- Taihoan, Uji City tea house (Japanese)Taihoan, Uji City tea house
- Taihoan, Uji City tea house (Japanese)Taihoan, Uji City tea house
- Takumi no Yakata (Kyoto Prefecture tea association) (Japanese)Takumi no Yakata (Kyoto Prefecture tea association)
- Takumi no Yakata (Kyoto Prefecture tea association) (Japanese)Takumi no Yakata (Kyoto Prefecture tea association)