Exploring the Hidden Gem of Kyoto | Japan Travel Vlog

Hello! It’s Misato from Misatravel Studio.
This time, we visited Wazuka Town, located in southern Kyoto Prefecture.

It takes about 1.5 hours from Osaka or Kyoto Station to Wazuka Town, a place known for its rich natural surroundings and as a major production area of Uji tea. (Travel times vary depending on the bus schedule, and it can take nearly 2 hours depending on train and bus connections.)

It’s an ideal spot for those who want to relax and enjoy Japan’s traditional landscape!

Please note that from around mid-April to around the end of July, some tea plantations may be covered with black nets. When I visited in mid-April in the past, some plantations had black coverings.

Since buses are infrequent, we explored by bicycle, though it’s also possible to tour the area by bus or on foot. Further down in the description, I've written a sample itinerary for bus and walking routes.

*【Our Itinerary】*
09:30 Arrivingl at Wazukayamanoie Bus Stop
09:30-10:00 Strolling around the Asakashinnou Mausoleum
10:00 Arriving at Wazuka-cha Cafe, renting a bike
10:10-11:00 Exploring the Shirasu and Erihara tea plantations on the way to dan dan café. Adding name to waiting list at the cafe.
11:00-11:50 Visiting the Ishitera tea plantations
11:50 Lunch at dan dan cafe
13:00 Departing from dan dan cafe
13:50 Arriving at the Harayama tea plantation entrance, then departed immediately
14:20 Arriving at Wazuka-cha Cafe, taking a break
14:50 Departing from Wazuka-cha Cafe
15:00 Arriving at Tenku Café (Sky Cafe Wazuka)
15:50 Leaving Tenku Café, returning the key, and going back home

*【Sample Itinerary for Those Using Bus or Walking】*
10:30 Arrival at Wazukatakahashi Bus Stop
10:30-11:10 Strolling through the Ishitera tea plantations on the way to dan dan cafe
11:10-12:10 Early lunch (If the wait is long, continue exploring the Ishidera tea plantations)
12:10-13:10 Strolling through the Shirasu and Erihara tea plantations on the way to Wazuka-cha Cafe
13:10-13:40 Taking a break at Wazuka-cha Cafe
14:00 Departing from Wazukayamanoie Bus Stop to the Kamatsuka tea plantations
14:10 Arriving at the Kamatsuka tea plantations
14:10-14:50 Exploring around the Kamatsuka tea plantations
14:50 Departing from the Kamatsuka tea plantations
15:10-15:50 Exploring around the Mausoleum of Asakashinnou
16:00 Returning by bus

Note:
・The bus schedule and time spent at each spot are estimates. Buses may run only once every two hours, so check timetables carefully before your trip! (Please note that schedules differ on weekdays and weekends/holidays).
・The distance from Shirasu and Erihara tea plantations to Aaskashinnou Mausoleum is approximately 2.7 km, about a 40-minute walk. For those preferring not to walk, a bus is available (approximately a 20-minute walk to the bus stop from the Shirasu and Erihara plantations).
・Tenku Café is not included in the itinerary. If you’d like to visit it, I suggest adding it around itinerary 5. Reservations are required, so call ahead, or if it’s hard, you can ask Wazuka-cha Cafe about the availability when you visit.
・We didn't visit Kamatsuka tea plantations, but I included it in this itinerary so that you can enjoy a lot of beautiful tea plantations.
・Due to the peak tea production season, we couldn’t visit the Harayama tea plantations, though it’s sometimes possible to explore this area. If you’re interested in visiting Harayama, ask the locals if it’s open for sightseeing. The ・Tourist Information Center is about a 10-minute walk from Wazuka-cha Cafe. The journey from the Information Center to Harayama takes about 35 minutes by bus and on foot (including about 20 minutes of walking).

*Other Spots in Wazuka Town*
*Shohoji Temple*
Although not widely known as a tourist destination, this temple is a hidden spot for autumn foliage. It’s recommended to visit during the autumn season.

*Kyoto Obubu Tea Farm*
We weren’t able to visit this time, but it’s a tea farm offering a wide variety of teas. They also conduct tea plantation tours, primarily in English, with Japanese availability upon request. Check it out if interested!

【timestamps】
00:00 intro
00:19 Heading to Wazuka
00:32 Exploring around the Asakashinnou Mausoleum
01:24 Arriving at Wazuka cha cafe
01:32 Exploring the Shirasu and Erihara tea plantations&the Ishitera tea plantations
02:20 dan dan cafe
03:06 Heading to the Harayama tea plantations (Failed)
03:44 Returning to Wazuka cha cafe
03:57 Heading to Sky Cafe Wazuka
04:14 Sky Cafe Wazuka
04:56 Going back to Osaka

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【El español sigue al inglés | O texto em português está logo abaixo | 日本語は下にあります】
Hi, everyone!
Thank you so much for watching my video.
This time, we visited Wazuka Town in Kyoto, a major production area of Uji tea.
I hope you enjoy it!

If you're interested in visiting Wazuka, Kyoto, please check the description box.
You'll find details about our itinerary and a sample itinerary there.

P.S. This was my first time recording myself, so my walking looked a little awkward 😂

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¡Hola a todos!
Muchas gracias por ver mi video.
Esta vez visitamos el pueblo de Wazuka en Kioto, una de las principales zonas de producción de té Uji.
¡Espero que lo disfruten!

Si están interesados en visitar Wazuka en Kioto, revisen la descripción.
Ahí encontrarán detalles sobre nuestro itinerario y un itinerario de ejemplo.

P.D. Era mi primera vez grabándome, ¡así que mi forma de caminar salió un poco rara! 😂

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Oi, pessoal!
Muito obrigado por assistir ao meu vídeo.
Desta vez, visitamos a cidade de Wazuka em Kyoto, uma das principais áreas de produção do chá Uji.
Espero que gostem!

Se você estiver interessado em visitar Wazuka, Kyoto, confira a descrição.
Lá você encontrará detalhes sobre nosso itinerário e um itinerário de exemplo.

P.S. Foi minha primeira vez me gravando, então a forma como eu andei ficou meio estranha 😂
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ご視聴いただきありがとうございます！
今回は、京都府和束町へ行ってきました。




P.S.

[moonie]

I went to Wazuka last month for a Matcha Art class. I would love to go back during harvest season. 🥰