Historical Park of Tea and Uji Town — Attraction in Uji

They provide different kinds of short classes. Attended one of the it which is the Uji Tea Otemae (tea ceremony) today, it is very interesting (can be reserved online). Made the Maccha from scratch. Grinding of tea leaves to powder, whisking the drink etc. Though the class is conducted in japanese only, but different languages booklet is available for guidance, no language barrier and demonstrations are shown. The instructors are very nice too! Highly recommend for the classes! They have a museum to know more about Uji history and outdoor tea gardens to visit as well. Few minutes walk from Uji...

I’ve been to many museums, but this has got to be one of the best. Left with a lot more knowledge about tea and the history of tea in Japan, and there are many interactive sections that make the experience engaging. Did a matcha grinding workshop here as well, which was very fun. Also happened to come across a lone sakura tree which had flowered early (it was still mid-late Feb) — lucky! Definitely come visit when...

The building in this park provided several different activities to learn about Uji cultures and the macha tea cultures.

According to the stele, the location of the park used to be a castle.

But you can simply enjoy the scene of willows dancing in the wind without any background...