Trip Planner: Asia / Japan / Kansai / Kyoto Prefecture / Uji / Byodoin Omote-sando

Byodoin Omote-sando, Uji

3.5

Historic Walking Area · Tourist Spot

Create an itinerary including Byodoin Omote-sando

In the green tea capital of the country, you'll find Byodoin Omote-sando, a historic stone paved street by the river brimming with tea shops and eateries. The city has been heavily associated with quality tea production for hundreds of years, with many opportunities to sample the fabled produce along the roa. Tea shops roast their leaves facing onto the street, so all you need do is follow your nose. Other shops sell tea-related items, and if you're hungry, search among the eateries for a shop selling green tea-infused soba. Check out the desert and confectionery shops selling refreshing "matcha" ice cream, made from a powdered form of the tea. Plan to visit Byodoin Omote-sando and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Uji attractions using our Uji online journey planner.

Improve this listing »

Create a full itinerary - for free!

Tours to Byodoin Omote-sando

BOOK WITH VIATOR Uplifting Kyoto: Private Tour of Uji's Tea, Shrines, and Natural Spirituality

5.0

Duration: 4h

Tours from $115 ›

Byodoin Omote-sando reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating

354 reviews

By Elissa T

Matcha... matcha everything! There are too many options to choose from on this shopping street. Be warned... you'll spend a lot!

Matcha... matcha everything! There are too many options to choose from on this shopping street. Be warned... you'll spend a lot! more »
By YTCHENG

Byodoin Omotesando at Uji was famous for green tea. There were many tea houses along the street and visitors would not miss their chance to have tea tasting and matcha ice-cream experience there...

Byodoin Omotesando at Uji was famous for green tea. There were many tea houses along the street and visitors would not miss their chance to have tea tasting and matcha ice-cream experience there... more »
By Warner L

This road on the way to the Byodo-in has many tea merchants and unless you know which GREEN tea you want it will be a hit or miss. There is much activity on this street for it seems everyone that...

This road on the way to the Byodo-in has many tea merchants and unless you know which GREEN tea you want it will be a hit or miss. There is much activity on this street for it seems everyone that... more »