Grinding tencha leaves into matcha powder with a granite stone mill.
Kids learning to make matcha with traditional tools in a class.
Grinding tencha leaves into matcha powder with a granite stone mill in Japan.
Child enjoying matcha tea in a traditional setting.
Interior of Chazuna Museum in Uji, Kyoto, Japan, featuring a tea ceremony display and informational banners.
Adults participating in a matcha making class using traditional tools.
Adults participating in a matcha making class using traditional stone mills.

Uji, Kyoto: Grinding Matcha Experience &Tea Museum tickets set

Kyoto
Coffee & Tea
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Duration: 1 hour (approx.)

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Visit the Tea and Uji Town Exchange Center Chazuna and explore museum exhibits dedicated to Uji’s tea heritage.

See a giant 10-yen coin replica featuring Byodoin Temple’s Phoenix Hall and 4K digital townscape displays.

Grind tea leaves into matcha powder using a traditional stone mill in a hands-on workshop.

Brew and drink your own matcha under the guidance of a Japanese tea instructor.

1-hour grinding matcha experience

Stone mill matcha grinding workshop

Brewing and tasting session

Japanese tea instructor guidance

Entry to Chazuna Tea Museum

Transportation to the meeting point

Grinding tencha leaves into matcha powder with a granite stone mill.

Grinding tencha leaves into matcha powder with a granite stone mill.

Grind, brew, and drink your own matcha in Uji while exploring a tea museum dedicated to the history of Japanese green tea.

Getting started

Arrive at the Tea and Uji Town Exchange Center Chazuna and check in at the reception counter at least 15 minutes before your reserved time. Late entry is not permitted 30 minutes after the class begins. Present your booking confirmation upon arrival.

What to expect

Tea and Uji Town Exchange Center Chazuna

Chazuna is a tea-focused museum and cultural center in Uji, offering exhibitions and hands-on experiences dedicated to Japanese green tea.

Features

  • Explore the History Room, featuring a giant 10-yen coin replica of Byodoin Temple’s Phoenix Hall.

  • View 4K digital townscape displays showcasing Uji’s historical “Meisho-zue” illustrations.

  • Grind tea leaves using a traditional stone mill to create your own matcha powder.

  • Brew and drink your freshly prepared matcha under the guidance of a Japanese tea instructor.

  • Enjoy views of Uji’s tea fields during the experience.

Kids learning to make matcha with traditional tools in a class.

Kids learning to make matcha with traditional tools in a class.

Grinding tencha leaves into matcha powder with a granite stone mill in Japan.

Grinding tencha leaves into matcha powder with a granite stone mill in Japan.

Child enjoying matcha tea in a traditional setting.

Child enjoying matcha tea in a traditional setting.

What to bring

Please bring your booking confirmation.

What’s not allowed

  • Late entry more than 30 minutes after the class begins.

  • Outside food and drinks inside the experience room.

Accessibility

  • The experience is fully wheelchair accessible and suitable for visitors with limited mobility.

Additional information

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time.

  • Registration closes 1 hour before the experience.

  • Children under 6 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

  • Only one companion per group is permitted.

  • Tour guides with interpreters must pay the participation fee.

  • Cancellation within 24 hours of the start time is non-refundable.

Interior of Chazuna Museum in Uji, Kyoto, Japan, featuring a tea ceremony display and informational banners.

Interior of Chazuna Museum in Uji, Kyoto, Japan, featuring a tea ceremony display and informational banners.

Adults participating in a matcha making class using traditional tools.

Adults participating in a matcha making class using traditional tools.

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FAQs

Please bring your booking confirmation.
The experience is fully wheelchair accessible and suitable for visitors with limited mobility.
Late entry more than 30 minutes after the class begins. Outside food and drinks inside the experience room.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time. Registration closes 1 hour before the experience. Children under 6 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Only one companion per group is permitted. Tour guides with interpreters must pay the participation fee. Cancellation within 24 hours of the start time is non-refundable.

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