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【Early Summer Limited】Uji Hydrangea Festival & Matcha Day Tour | Mimuroto-ji Temple | Departures from Osaka & Kyoto
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【Early Summer Limited】Uji Hydrangea & Matcha Day Tour | Mimuroto-ji Hydrangea Festival • Kibune Shrine • Nara Park | Depart from Osaka / Kyoto

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【Early Summer Limited】Uji Hydrangea & Matcha Day Tour | Mimuroto-ji Hydrangea Festival & Uji Matcha Gourmet Experience | Depart from Osaka or Kyoto

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The Highlight

✅ Limited-Time Early Summer Uji Hydrangea & Matcha Experience

✅ Visit Mimuroto-ji Temple, one of Japan's most famous hydrangea destinations

✅ Admire over 10,000 blooming hydrangeas in a spectacular sea of flowers

✅ Stroll through Byodo-in Temple and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Uji River

✅ Savor authentic Uji matcha desserts and seasonal local delicacies

✅ Choose between Kibune Shrine & Riverside Dining or Nara Park & Deer Experience

✅ Private charter service with a fully customizable itinerary

✅ Chinese-speaking customer support

✅ Licensed commercial vehicles for a safe and comfortable journey

✅ Hotel pick-up available from Osaka and Kyoto

The Experience

【Early Summer Limited】 Uji Hydrangea & Matcha Private Day Tour Mimuroto-ji Hydrangea Festival • Byodo-in Temple • Uji Matcha Experience

Depart from Osaka / Kyoto

Overview

Discover the beauty of Kyoto in early summer with a private day tour to Uji, one of Japan's most famous destinations for hydrangeas and matcha.

From early June to early July, thousands of hydrangeas bloom at Mimuroto-ji Temple, creating one of Japan's most spectacular seasonal landscapes. Combined with Uji's world-famous matcha culture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and optional visits to Kibune Shrine or Nara Park, this exclusive seasonal tour offers an unforgettable experience in Kansai.

Travel comfortably in a private vehicle with a professional driver, enjoying a flexible itinerary designed exclusively for your group.

Seasonal Event

Available until July 5, 2026

Hydrangea blooming periods vary depending on weather conditions.

The best viewing season is generally from early June to early July.

This is a limited seasonal experience available only once each year.

Recommended Itinerary

Mimuroto-ji Hydrangea Festival

Byodo-in Temple (UNESCO World Heritage)

Uji River Walk

Uji Matcha Shopping Street

Matcha Lunch & Dessert

Option A

Kibune Shrine

Traditional Kawadoko Riverside Dining

Flowing Somen Experience

or

Option B

Nara Park

Todaiji Temple

Deer Feeding Experience

Hotel Drop-off

Tour Highlights 🌸 Mimuroto-ji Hydrangea Festival

Known as one of Japan's Three Great Hydrangea Gardens, Mimuroto-ji Temple features more than 10,000 blooming hydrangeas, creating a breathtaking sea of flowers every summer.

It is one of Kyoto's most popular seasonal attractions for photographers and flower lovers.

🍵 Uji Matcha Experience

Uji is the birthplace of Japan's finest matcha.

Enjoy authentic matcha sweets, parfaits, soba noodles, premium tea, and seasonal delicacies while experiencing the rich culture of Japanese tea.

⛩ Byodo-in Temple & Uji River

Stroll around the iconic Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of historic Uji alongside the beautiful Uji River.

🎐 Option A Kibune Shrine & Riverside Dining

Experience Kyoto's famous Kawadoko riverside dining culture.

Relax beside mountain streams while enjoying seasonal cuisine and the traditional flowing somen experience.

🦌 Option B Nara Park & Todaiji Temple

Meet Nara's famous free-roaming deer and visit Todaiji Temple, home to Japan's Great Buddha.

Perfect for families and travelers interested in Japanese history and culture.

Private Charter Service

✔ Exclusive private vehicle (No ride sharing)

✔ Professional driver

✔ Chinese-speaking customer support

✔ Licensed commercial vehicles

✔ Flexible itinerary

✔ Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Osaka & Kyoto

✔ Ideal for couples, families, photographers and small groups

Vehicle Options Toyota Alphard / Vellfire

1–6 Passengers

Toyota GranAce

1–5 Passengers

Premium Comfort

Toyota HiAce

1–9 Passengers

HiAce Grand Cabin

10–13 Passengers

Vehicle arrangements are made according to the number of passengers and luggage.

Why Choose Ryuko Japan Transfer?

✓ Licensed commercial vehicles

✓ Professional local drivers

✓ Flexible private charter service

✓ Comfortable premium vehicles

✓ Hotel pickup available

✓ Chinese-speaking customer support

✓ No hidden charges

✓ Personalized travel experience

Create Your Perfect Early Summer Journey

Walk through thousands of blooming hydrangeas, experience authentic Uji matcha culture, discover Kyoto's historic beauty, and create unforgettable memories in Kansai during one of Japan's most beautiful seasons.

Guide Services

Languages Spoken by Guides

  • Japanese
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • English

Price Details

Consumption tax
ETC fare
Parking fee
Tolls
Personal expenses
Tourist attraction ticket
Experience fees
Expenses not mentioned

Add-on Items

Driver Escort Service - ¥ 15,000
If you would like the driver to accompany you during your tour, assist with restaurant reservations, attraction ticket bookings, or provide communication and interpretation support, please add this optional service.
Driver Escort Service
eSIM Data Plan - ¥ 2,000
Compatible with Japan's 5G/4G networks. No identity verification is required. Activate instantly and get online immediately. Includes 10GB of data with a validity period of 7 days.
eSIM Data Plan
Room-Temperature Bottled Water - ¥ 1,000
One bottle of room-temperature bottled water will be provided for each traveler. Brands may vary depending on availability.
Room-Temperature Bottled Water
Wheelchair Service (Day Tour) - ¥ 2,000
If wheelchair service is required during the tour, a maximum of two wheelchairs can be provided per vehicle.
Wheelchair Service (Day Tour)
Meet-and-Greet Sign Service - ¥ 1,000
Meet-and-Greet Sign Service
Child Safety Seat - ¥ 1,000
The first child safety seat is provided free of charge. Each additional child safety seat is JPY 1,000. Please add it here.
Child Safety Seat

How to Use

  • Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Purchase Notice

Please provide your contact details, number of participants, luggage quantity, and proposed itinerary when booking.

This customized private charter service allows you to adjust the attractions and duration of each stop according to your preferences. The final route will be confirmed with our customer service team before departure.

Additional charges may apply for late-night service, overtime use, remote areas, or special itinerary arrangements. Please confirm the details with customer service before booking.

📌 Booking Process

Place your order → Enter the vehicle service details → Receive confirmation from our staff via LINE → Confirm the itinerary → Receive another reminder one day before departure → Depart on time on the service day

📌 The Price Includes

Driver service fee Vehicle usage fee Fuel costs Expressway tolls

📌 The Price Does Not Include

Attraction admission fees Parking fees Personal expenses Meals and drinks Overtime charges

📌 Service Duration

This package includes 10 hours of private charter service per day.

📌 Vehicle Arrangement

A suitable and comfortable vehicle will be arranged according to the actual number of passengers and luggage.

Alphard / Vellfire: 1–6 passengers GranAce: 1–5 passengers HiAce: 1–9 passengers HiAce Grand Cabin: 1–13 passengers

📌 Luggage Allowance

We recommend one piece of luggage up to 28 inches per passenger.

If the actual number of passengers or amount of luggage differs from the reservation and the vehicle does not have sufficient space, the driver reserves the right to refuse service or arrange an upgrade to a larger vehicle for an additional charge.

📌 Itinerary Information

This is a customized private charter service. The order of attractions and duration of each stop may be adjusted according to your preferences.

If the itinerary is affected by traffic conditions, weather, or attraction restrictions, the driver will assist in adjusting the route.

📌 Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made more than 3 days before the departure date are eligible for a full refund.

Cancellations made within 48 hours of departure are non-refundable.

📌 Customer Support

Real-time Chinese-language assistance is available via LINE.

Important Booking Information

Important Information

Please provide your contact information, number of passengers, luggage quantity, and preferred itinerary when booking so that we can arrange the most suitable vehicle and service.

This is a private charter service. The sightseeing order, stop duration, and travel route can be customized according to your preferences. Please communicate your itinerary with our customer service team before departure.

Please keep your mobile phone available before and during the tour so that our driver or customer support team can contact you if necessary.

Charter Service Duration

This package includes 10 hours of private charter service (including the driver's working hours).

The service time begins at the scheduled departure time and ends when returning to the designated drop-off location.

Please plan your itinerary within the 10-hour charter period.

If additional attractions are added, the route is changed, or overtime occurs due to personal reasons, overtime charges will apply.

If you would like to extend the service, add destinations, or modify your itinerary, please contact customer service in advance.

No overtime charge applies if the overtime is within 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, overtime will be charged at JPY 6,000 per hour. Any partial hour will be charged as one full hour.

Overtime fees must be paid directly to the driver in Japanese yen (cash).

No-show Policy

If we are unable to contact you for more than one hour after the scheduled departure time, and no prior notice has been given, the booking will be treated as a No Show and no refund will be provided.

Additional Charges

Additional charges may apply for:

Late-night service Remote destinations Special routes

Please confirm with customer service before booking.

Travel Conditions

Traffic conditions, weather, road closures, attraction restrictions, or other force majeure circumstances may affect the itinerary.

We appreciate your understanding.

Children

Children and infants all require their own seats.

Please provide the number and ages of children when making your reservation.

Luggage

If you have a large amount of luggage, please contact customer service in advance to confirm the appropriate vehicle.

If the actual number of passengers or luggage differs from the reservation and the vehicle cannot safely accommodate everyone, the driver reserves the right to refuse service or arrange a larger vehicle with an additional charge.

Customer Responsibility

If the tour cannot proceed normally due to late arrival, failure to appear, loss of contact, or other personal reasons, any resulting losses shall be the responsibility of the customer.

Force Majeure

If the service cannot be operated due to earthquakes, typhoons, road closures, or other force majeure events, any unused service fees will be fully refunded.

Special Requests

Please inform us in advance if you require:

Wheelchair assistance Oversized luggage Child seats Golf bags Any other special requests

Cancellation Policy

Number of days prior to departure / Cancellation fee
  • Cancellation made at least 15 day(s) before departure date, will charge 2%
  • Cancel during 8 ~ 14 day(s) of departure, will charge 10%
  • Cancel during 4 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 50%
  • Cancel during 1 ~ 3 day(s) of departure, will charge 80%
  • Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)

Notes

Cancellation 15 days or more before the departure date: 2% cancellation fee Cancellation 8–14 days before the departure date: 10% cancellation fee Cancellation 4–7 days before the departure date: 50% cancellation fee Cancellation 1–3 days before the departure date: 80% cancellation fee Cancellation on the departure date, No Show, or if the customer cannot be contacted: 100% cancellation fee (non-refundable)

Location

Meeting Point Info

Osaka City
3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Japan

【Early Summer Limited】Uji Hydrangea Festival & Matcha Day Tour | Mimuroto-ji Temple | Departures from Osaka & Kyoto

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