We will visit Wazuka village, the hometown of Uji tea, excellent quality of green tea. The landscape of tea plantations, built on the mountain slope, has 800 years of history. It was designated as the first scenic property of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as one of the Japan Heritages.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at JR Nara station
Visit to tea plantation
We will enjoy the landscape of Wazuka tea plantations on foot or by e-bike. The guide will tell you about Uji green tea, how the landscape has been made, etc. Then you will taste Uji tea at cafe.
option) If you like, visit to a tea farmer's house is available at 7,000 JPY per person.
Ending Point
At Nara station
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
the guide fee,
the guide transportation fee,
your transportation fee (about 1600JPY for round trip between Nara and Wazuka per person)
A visit a tea farmer's house is optional. It costs 7,000JPY. Reservation required. If you like, please let me know in advance.
This tour is a walking, or cycling tour, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
The price of the tour includes the guide fee and the guide's transportation fee between home and the travel city.
Hi, I'm Michiko.
I'm a national certified English tour guide.Since I was born and raised in Nara, I'm familiar with the sightseeing spots and attractions of Nara, and neighboring city, Kyoto.
Nara and Kyoto, old capitals of Japan, retain time honoured structures and art works. What is more, beautiful gardens and picturesque landscapes are always waiting for you!
I'm also a traveler who especially love to explore local foods and crafts, which have been passed down from generation to generation.
I'll try to guide you with best hospitality. When you have a chance to visit Nara,Kyoto and Osaka, please contact me anytime and join my tour!
I will be looking forward to seeing you.See you soon!
Hans L.
“A heartfelt and unforgettable experience with Michiko”
We had the great pleasure of spending two and a half days with Michiko — starting in Nara, then traveling by car to Kyoto. Together we explored both cities as well as a beautiful tea plantation along the way. Before our trip even began, Michiko had already prepared everything in detail. She arranged our sightseeing routes and even secured local train tickets that we, as visitors, would never have found on our own. Thanks to her, we discovered many hidden gems that made our journey truly special. Michiko perfectly represents the gentle and gracious spirit of Nara — calm, polite, and deeply kind. Though she is a quiet person by nature, her explanations at each site were thoughtful and rich in detail. She guided us not only through places but also through culture and history with great insight. On our last day, saying goodbye was truly emotional. Michiko had to travel more than two hours each way from her home in Nara to meet us in Kyoto, and she still took the time to help us find a taxi at the train station before leaving. She even gave me a beautiful silk scarf as a farewell gift — a gesture that deeply touched my heart. Michiko is not only an excellent guide but also a wonderful human being. Through her, we came to understand and love Nara and Kyoto even more. It was a truly memorable experience, one that we will cherish for a long time.
Michiko T.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I feel truly fortunate to have been chosen as a guide for such a lovely couple as yourselves. Hans, I was impressed with your extensive knowledge and insight of Japanese politics, economics, and culture, gained from previous experience living here. Sharon, I was moved to see how you appreciated each moment with intelligence and rich sensitivity. I was also touched with your thoughtfulness. We hope this tour becomes a wonderful memory for both of you. Please do visit Japan again to discover more hidden gems. I wish you all the best!
Andrew B.
“Discovering Kyoto’s Quiet Corners with a Wonderful Guide”
My wife and I enjoyed a truly wonderful guided tour with Michiko-san in mid-October. Because Kyoto is so popular with visitors, we had asked Michiko-san if she might show us a few places “off the beaten path.” She crafted a thoughtful itinerary that included Gion Shinbashi, Nijō-jō Castle, and several lovely sites in the Arashiyama area. Apart from the Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama (which we especially wanted to experience, even knowing it would be crowded), every place she brought us felt calm and unhurried. I particularly appreciated this, as I had injured my knee shortly before our trip and needed a gentler pace throughout the six-hour tour. Michiko-san also arranged a delightful sushi lunch at a small restaurant in Arashiyama — a meal that remains near the very top of our list from our seventeen-day journey across Japan. Her kindness, attentiveness, and insights into each location enriched our understanding and deepened our appreciation of Kyoto. It was truly a five-star experience, and we are sincerely grateful to have had Michiko-san as our guide to this remarkable city.
Michiko T.
Dear Andrew, thank you for your thoughtful and heartwarming review and the lovely photo you shared. It was my great pleasure to see how deeply you both cherish Japanese culture, history, and nature. I was also deeply impressed by how you savored each place and moment, enjoying your journey with such joy. I hope you'll come back to Japan again with Lisa sometime in the future!
Salomon E.
“Visited Nata”
Michiko as a very kind, soft spoken and very knowledgeable tour guide. I would highly recommend engaging her services as a tour guide.
Michiko T.
Thank you for choosing me as your guide and for writing such a wonderful review! I was impressed by your enthusiasm in exploring the cultural sites and natural beauty, including the bowing deer. I hope you will remember Nara fondly. All the best!
$132/ per group