{"title":"Uji Tea Tour","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe birthplace of matcha and gyokuro...\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"uji-tea-tour","title":"Uji Tea Tour","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLocated in south Kyoto, Uji is an ancient town seeped in history.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA literary gem celebrated in classic poems and a beloved retreat for Heian era (794 to 1185) aristocrats, grand structures such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Byodo-in was erected during this time; It remains just as magnificent in present day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUji is equally renowned for being the location for the ending \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003echapters in \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Genji\u003c\/i\u003e, a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eclassical poetic work depicting aristocratic life in the Heian era. Written by a Murasaki Shikibu, a talented Japanese female creative, \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Genji \u003c\/i\u003eis of similar cultural stature to the works of William Shakespeare and is considered to be the world’s first novel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn spring, cherry blossoms bloom along Uji River, a 25 kilometer river that traditionally served as a transportation route, connecting Kyoto to surrounding prefectures, but is now enjoyed via sightseeing boats when its tree-lined banks bloom with sakura.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTea connoisseurs will\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elook forward to early summers in Uji, when tea estates turn vibrant green, while the autumn foliage found at temples create a tranquil scene for nature lovers come fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTake a stroll with us thru the birthplace of matcha and sencha and allow our guides to share more of Uji's vibrant history--as well as the best places to try and buy Japanese tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTour Duration:                                                                   \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHalf Day Tour: 3.5 Hours ・ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFull Day Tour: 7 Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nichome Connect","offers":[{"title":"Half Day Tour (3.5 Hours)","offer_id":46683186036930,"sku":null,"price":16000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Day Tour (7 Hours)","offer_id":46683186069698,"sku":null,"price":28000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/3778\/4002\/files\/DSC07158.jpg?v=1770886893"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/3778\/4002\/collections\/DSC00027.jpg?v=1769543767","url":"https:\/\/nichomeconnect.com\/collections\/uji-tea-tour.oembed","provider":"Nichome Connect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}