The Uji Tea Festival 2026｜10/4(Sun) Access & Fees

Dates & time: October 4, 2026 (Sun) 9:00〜15:00頃
cost: Watching the ceremonies is open to all. Tea and light-meal seats are ticketed (typical pricing: set ticket 5,000 yen in advance / 5,500 yen on the day; single tickets 500–1,500 yen)
Venue & access: Uji Bridge to Koshoji Temple and the river islands 10 minutes on foot from Uji Station (Keihan Uji Line), or 15 minutes from JR Uji Station (Nara Line)

There are 2 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Uji Bridge to Koshoji Temple and the river islands. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Held on the first Sunday of October, this Uji festival honours the founding figures of Japanese tea and prays for the future of Uji tea. The morning opens with water drawn from the Uji River at the "San-no-ma" alcove of Uji Bridge, followed at Koshoji Temple by the ceremonial opening of the tea jar, a tea offering and a memorial for worn-out tea whisks. Tea and light-meal stalls are set up on the river islands, and Tachibana Island hosts a tea-tasting contest. A good half-day walk that combines temple ritual with a cup of Uji tea by the river.

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At the venue

Tea and light-meal seats around the river islands
Tea-tasting contest on Tachibana Island
Watching the ceremonies

*For tickets and tea seat details, contact the Uji Tea Festival support association at the Uji Chamber of Commerce

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FAQ

Can anyone watch the ceremonies?

Yes, the ceremonies at Uji Bridge and Koshoji can be watched. Tea and light-meal seats require paid tickets.

What time should I arrive?

To see every ritual, be at Uji Bridge for the 9:00 water drawing; the tea jar opening at Koshoji starts at 10:00. Tea seats run until about 15:00.