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Uji Tea Festival
宇治茶まつり
Kyoto · Kansai
A small, local tea-culture festival at Uji Bridge and Koshoji Temple — water-drawing ceremony, tea-jar opening ceremony, tea-whisk memorial service, and free tea tastings.
- Dates
- October 4Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Kyoto · Kansai
- Nearest station
- Uji Station (Keihan) · 10 min walk
- Crowd level
- Local attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- city.uji.kyoto.jp/site/uji-kankou/4928.html
Happens every year
What to expect
A quiet, tradition-steeped tea-culture festival on the Uji riverfront.
Best viewing tips
Free tea tastings and ceremonies; ties directly to the Uji Byodoin place entry.
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