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Itohkyuemon Uji Main Store

Itohkyuemon was founded in 1832. Their tea, processed with meticulous attention to quality, has been favored by many renowned temples and shrines. The main store is located on the right bank of the Uji River. They offer a variety of Uji teas, as well as sweets made with Uji matcha green tea, including amazing tiramisu, which make wonderful gifts. At the cafe space, you can savor matcha noodles, delicious desserts using matcha, such as parfaits and anmitsu (a bowl of sweets made with red beans and other Japanese ingredients), and more. Their seasonal parfaits capture the essence of Japan's beautiful seasons, offering a delightful and fulfilling experience.

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Nakamura Tokichi Honten Main Store

Nakamura Tokichi Honten was founded in 1854. With over 170 years of history, it is currently run by the seventh generation of the family. Today, it is especially famous for its delicious sweets using authentic matcha green tea, making it a must-visit for those with a sweet tooth. Nakamura Tokichi Honten has expanded from Kyoto into Osaka and Tokyo, with six locations in Kyoto.

The Nakamura Tokichi Honten Main Store (the first Nakamura Tokichi Honten) is located about a minute's walk from JR Uji Station. The old buildings have been preserved for over 100 years, which are designated as a part of Important Cultural Landscape. The cozy cafe is a renovated old tea factory. In the garden, there is an imposing Horai Funamatsu, an about 250-year-old pine tree designated as one of the 100 famous trees of Uji City. From the cafe terrace, you can enjoy the wonderful garden view with tea.

Their teas and desserts are particularly popular here! “Tea Jelly [Matcha]” is among them. The jelly encapsulates the flavor of tea blended with a secret ratio, served with matcha ice cream, shiratama (chewy rice dumplings), and sweet red bean paste. Their “Maruto Parfait [Matcha]” is another popular way to enjoy this delicious jelly. In addition to the matcha, the jelly menu also includes “Tea Jelly [Hojicha],” made with roasted tea. These luxurious desserts are served in photogenic bamboo cups, which are used exclusively at this main store. If you seek a memorable tea experience in Uji, you can savor the rich flavor of Uji tea here. This is a must-visit for tea lovers.

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Hanayashiki-ukifune-en

All rooms at Hanayashiki-ukifune-en face the Uji River, offering guests stunning views that change with the seasons: fascinating cherry blossoms in spring, rushing river water that blows away the summer heat, beautiful fall foliage in the mountains, and amazing scenery on snowy days. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the relaxing time. You can also savor authentic, traditional cuisine, Kyo-Kaiseki made with seasonal ingredients, allowing you to feel the wonders of Kyoto's culture. It will be a delightful experience to enjoy a luxury meal while gazing out at the scenic beauty of the river changing with seasons.
Furthermore, Hanayashiki-ukifune-en is close to several renowned destinations: 5 minutes on foot from a World Heritage site, Byodoin Temple where you can see the majestic Phoenix Hall (Hou-ou-do), 11 minutes from another World Heritage site, Ujikami Shrine that has Japan’s oldest existing shrine building, 2 minutes from Tonoshima Island, and many more. This is a great place to stay during your travels.

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LOGOS LAND

As a leisure facility for outdoor dining, having fun and staying overnight, Logos Land opened in 2018 through a collaboration between Joyo City and the outdoor brand Logos. Spanning about 9.5 hectares, it offers a variety of activities. You can enjoy both day trips and overnight stays here. There are tents inside rooms for unique and exciting overnight stays, and you can experience “camping” even if it’s rainy or windy, too hot or cold outside. They even offer rooms with terraces that have tarps to protect you from the sun or rain, so there's no need to worry about the weather for barbecuing. Also, other barbecue facilities are available, including a spacious area surrounded by nature. Logos Land is well-equipped with all the ingredients, so you can come empty-handed and just enjoy a barbecue. Furthermore, there is a restaurant, café, and shop with various items from outdoor gear to clothes. In the park, there is a 140-meter-long slide, a giant trampoline, a large fort-like jungle gym, and more. Logos Land sparks a sense of adventure in both adults and children, making it a fantastic spot for families to spend a day together.

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Kyoto Wazukaso

Kyoto Wazukaso is a comfortable inn located in Wazuka Town in the Kyoto Tea Country region that is the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture. The building was renovated, and reopened as Kyoto Wazukaso in July 2016. Guests can stay overnight, or enjoy a delicious meal on a day trip (advance reservations required for both). With the wonderful concept "savor tea using all five senses," their hospitality is irresistible for tea-lovers. The main building has 2 Japanese-style rooms and 2 Western-style rooms. The annex has three rooms with a capacity of 8, 10, and 12 people, for a total of 30 guests.
The lunchtime special, Wazuka Gozen, features dishes made with tea. Experience the perfect harmony of tea and Japanese cuisine, unique to the tea-producing region. The ingredients vary depending on when you visit, but for example, you might enjoy some of these: chasoba (green tea noodles), tofu (a food with a pudding-like texture) made with matcha green tea, steamed rice with a flavor of hojicha (roasted tea), and a tempura (a deep-fried dish) of tea leaves. Enjoy a delicious meal with a view of a tea plantation right before your eyes. Wazuka Gozen is 2,980 yen (tax included), reservations required 3 days in advance.
The dinner menu offers multi-course meals featuring seasonal dishes, including tea-based dishes. You can even indulge in a bath infused with sencha (one of the most common Japanese green teas) from Wazuka, perfect for relaxation. Furthermore, the aroma of incense burners with real tea leaves adds to the experience. After breakfast, you can enjoy complimentary Wazuka’s sencha while learning about tea.

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Keihanna Plaza Hotel

Keihanna Plaza, the central facility for interaction and exchange of the Keihanna Science City (officially known as the Kansai Science City), houses the Keihanna Plaza Hotel. It has convenient access to the heart of Kyoto, Nara and Osaka. It offers relaxing guest rooms for families, friends, or colleagues to enjoy their stay. The single rooms range from 22.5 to 24.5 ㎡, and twin rooms, from 30.5 to 33.3 ㎡. The Keihanna Plaza also has a solar clock with the world's largest dial.
A 30-minute drive will take you to the sightseeing area of Uji, which is famous for its tea. There are historic teahouses, temples and shrines, such as the World Heritage sites, Byodoin Temple and Ujikami Shrine. The beautiful tea plantations of Wazuka Town are also about 30 minutes away from the hotel.
Nearby attractions include Sukkama Genji no Yu, where you can enjoy natural hot springs, saunas, and so on. Vierra Town Keihanna is convenient for dining and shopping with a variety of restaurants, a supermarket Lamu, open from 7:00am to midnight, a 100-yen shop Daiso, and more. The Kansai-kan (a facility in the Kansai region) of the National Diet Library is also located nearby.

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Spa & Hotel Suishun Matsuiyamate

Spa & Hotel Suishun Matsuiyamate, opened in Kyotanabe City in 2018, is a wonderful place to stay overnight or enjoy a day trip. They offer hot spring baths, saunas, and rooms for ganban-yoku (a bathing style in which you lie on a heated stone slab to sweat). The scale of the ganban-yoku is among the largest in this area. There is also a comfortable recliner room with TVs, comic books, magazines and so on. In addition, they have restaurants, and if you stay overnight, you can use a fitness gym for free. In the hotel room, you can relax on high-quality bedding. It’s a great place to recover from the fatigue of travel.

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MARU＋JYU

Opened in September 2016, this farmhouse inn is a renovated over 100-year-old building, which was once used for tea processing. While retaining the charm of the original building, it is harmonized with the modern, stylish ambience. The thick beams and the earthen floor and walls have the natural texture, making it reminiscent of the aged tea-processing place. Through the handiwork of Kyoto’s lantern craftsmen, plasterer, lighting designer and others, you can experience traditional Japanese culture firsthand. From the windows, you can see the rural scenery of Ujitawara with the mountains including Mt. Jubu in the distance. At night, even a beautiful sky full of stars can be seen. It is an amazing place for those who want to quietly enjoy the beauty of the seasons in nature. This inn offers exclusive use of the entire building with the cypress bath and kitchen, making it perfect for long stays. Furthermore, depending on the season, you can enjoy fun experiences, such as tea picking and tea hand-kneading.

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Blodge Lodge

Blodge Lodge is recommended for you if you:
- Want to experience a quiet atmosphere in the midst of tea plantations
- Are interested in hearing about immigration experiences (the hosts have experience with migration)
- Would like to enjoy conversations in English

Enjoy a homestay in a peaceful setting surrounded by tea plantations at this cozy bed and breakfast! All members of the family here are bilingual in English and Japanese.

[Activity Information]
-Cooking Class (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available)
-Tea Tasting (experience a comparative tasting of five single-origin teas from Wazuka)
-Japanese Tea Ceremony (learn how to prepare and enjoy matcha)
Fee: A separate fee is required for each activity. Please inquire about the details when you make your reservation.

[Capacity]
One group per day only (1-7 guests)
Guest rooms: Two Japanese-style rooms

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Dosenbo Sanso

Minamiyamashiro Village is located on the borders of Kyoto, Nara, Shiga, and Mie prefectures. Dosenbo Sanso, a farmhouse inn on a plateau at an elevation of about 500 meters, cultivates blueberries mainly with organic fertilizer. Visitors can enjoy blueberry picking (around August-October), while listening to the chirping of birds and the babbling of a stream. In this area, even fireflies can be seen around July. In winter, guests can savor hot pot dishes made with wild boar meat, local vegetables, homemade miso (fermented bean paste), and natural mineral water from a local well. Other culinary delights unique to this place include sukiyaki (a traditional hot pot dish made with meat and vegetables, enjoyed with raw, beaten egg), featuring local chicken carefully raised in the abundant nature and eggs with a rich taste.

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Matcha Art Experience (Wazukacha Cafe)

At this matcha art activity, you can create a picture on matcha using matcha! Even just drawing lines to create patterns, or writing letters is fun. It's a unique tea experience that everyone from small children to adults can enjoy a taste of. After the activity, everyone can enjoy Japanese sweets and matcha.

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Kyo-yaki Pottery/Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Kiln Tour & Painting Experience (Sumiyama Pottery Village)

Tour a kyo-yaki/kiyomizu-yaki pottery (both local forms of Kyoto pottery) production studio and take part in a pottery-painting workshop. There are 10 different pottery rooms, and pottery on sale as well.
Paint on unglazed teacups, plates, etc.The finished pieces will be mailed to participants about 20 days after the workshop.