Fukujuen Uji Tea Workshop — Stone-Mill Matcha
福寿園宇治工房 石臼体験
Uji, Kyoto · near Keihan Uji Station (~7 min); JR Uji Station (~15 min) (7 min walk)
A hands-on tea experience in Uji where you grind tencha leaves into matcha with a stone mill, then whisk and drink your own bowl with a sweet — about 40 minutes. It’s visual and tactile enough for children, and pairs naturally with the Chazuna museum for a proper Uji tea day.
Why children love it: Turning the heavy stone mill and watching bright-green matcha powder appear, then whisking and drinking their own bowl.
What children actually do: Grind tencha in a stone mill, then whisk and drink the matcha with a Japanese sweet.
Honest drawbacks: Children 12 and under must have an accompanying adult who also takes part, and there’s no evidence of an English-led class — request language help when booking.
How comfortable will an English-speaking family be?
The activity is visual and tactile and can be enjoyed with minimal Japanese, but there’s no evidence of an English-led class and the booking page is Japanese only. Request or confirm English assistance when booking.
- Best for
- Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
- Minimum age
- 6+
- Time to allow
- 0.75h
- Opening hours
- Confirm session times and days on the official site.
- Price
- Stone-mill course ¥2,750 (tax incl.) per person, as of 1 August 2026 (re-verified current). Same flat rate regardless of age.
- Booking
- Usually walk-in
- English
- ★★★★☆
- Indoor / weather
- indoor · rainy-day ok
- Confidence
- Well-corroborated
Why this is under the radar
Booking and details are Japanese-only; English family guides mention Fukujuen broadly but rarely the specific stone-mill course, with its age/adult rules and current price.
Getting there: Uji Tea Workshop (2F), 10 Ujiyamada, Uji — near Byodoin, about 7 minutes from Keihan Uji Station.
Accessibility & prams: Held on the 2nd floor of the Uji Tea Workshop — likely stair access; confirm on the day.
Planning tip: Pair with the Chazuna tea museum for a hands-on Uji tea day, an easy trip from Kyoto.
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Add Fukujuen Uji Tea Workshop — Stone-Mill Matcha to a plan →Editor’s note: Price rose to ¥2,750 on 1 Aug 2026 (re-verified). Confirm current session times/days when booking.