Kyoto · Tea ceremony
Chazuna: stone-milled matcha and the story of Uji
Meet matcha before it reaches the cup. At Chazuna in Uji, turn a stone tea mill, whisk the resulting powder and drink it, then explore how tea shaped the town.
お茶と宇治のまち歴史公園 茶づな / Chazuna, Tea and Uji Historical Park
What you will do
With an instructor, grind tea in a stone mill, then whisk and drink your own matcha. The combined museum-and-matcha product includes admission to the exhibition. Ground matcha cannot be taken home.
Time: Workshop: about 1 hour. Allow another 30–60 minutes for the museum. Check in 15 minutes before the workshop.
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Getting there
About 4 minutes on foot from Keihan Uji Station or 12 minutes from the south exit of JR Uji Station.
〒611-0013 京都府宇治市菟道丸山203-1 / 203-1 Todo Maruyama, Uji, Kyoto
Route guidance, not live departures. Confirm the timetable for both directions.
Before you choose a date
Closures: Normally open year-round, with no regular weekday closure or holiday substitution. Maintenance or severe weather may cause temporary closure. No separate winter 2026–27 closure notice was found; confirm both facility opening and your workshop date when booking.
Language: Kyoto’s official tourism listing states Japanese and English workshop support. Confirm your preferred language when booking.
- Preschool children cannot attend alone. Their accompanying adult must also book.
- The building is barrier-free and wheelchair users can participate. The activity may need to be adapted, so discuss table height and any assistance in advance.
- Entry and participation are refused 30 minutes or more after the start, including after transport delays. Leaving early does not qualify for a refund.
- If eligible for reduced or waived museum admission, contact the facility before buying the standard package. This product combines the workshop and museum entry.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-11-06
Prices & timing
Including museum admission: adults ¥2,800, elementary/junior-high students ¥2,500, preschool children aged 0–6 ¥2,200. Anyone entering the workshop room, including companions, photographers and interpreters, must pay.
Workshop: about 1 hour. Allow another 30–60 minutes for the museum. Check in 15 minutes before the workshop.
Facility: 09:00–17:00; last museum entry 16:30. Standard workshop starts are 09:15, 11:00, 13:00 and 14:45, subject to the date.
Booking & current availability
Reserve the combined product through the official events page. Bookings start at one participant, with online booking until one hour before the session. Cancellations or changes within 24 hours incur a 100% charge. Check the booking page for availability.
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