Tea Master Plan: Fucha Dining & Premium Tea in Uji (Kyoto)
Gain exclusive access to Manpukuji Temple in Kyoto for a tea ceremony & Buddhist dining experience. Includes English-speaking guide, access to temple grounds, high-quality Japanese tea, & more.
Highlights
Exclusive access to Manpukuji Temple in Uji City (Kyoto)
Fucha Ryori (vegetarian Buddhist cuisine) meal & a traditional Japanese tea ceremony experience
Three premium Japanese tea ceremony experiences (30 minutes each)
Engage with tea ceremony masters, temple priests, & other notable figures
10 meals
Experience Details
Manpukuji Temple in Uji (Kyoto) is opening its doors and granting exclusive access to byFood customers. This experience is available for a limited number of people and for one day only, Saturday 21 October. Guests will gain access to special areas on the Manpukuji Temple grounds and engage in several unique experiences: A unique Fucha Ryori (vegetarian Buddhist cuisine) dining experience, a premium Japanese tea ceremony presented by well-respected merchants, tea ceremony masters, and other leaders in the tea industry.
Manpuku-ji Temple–also known as Obaku-san Manpuku-ji–is a Zen Buddhist temple located in the Uji district of Kyoto. It was founded in the early 1660s by Chinese Zen master Yinyuan Longqi (better known by his Japanese name, Ingen). Ingen was a highly respected Zen master who traveled extensively in China before arriving in Japan in 1654. The ruling Tokugawa shogunate invited him to Japan to share his teachings and insights on Zen Buddhism. Emperor Gomizuno-o (a devout supporter of Zen Buddhism) also welcomed Ingen and granted him a plot of land in Uji, where he established Manpuku-ji Temple.
One of Ingen's significant contributions was the introduction of Fucha-Ryori (the vegetarian Buddhist cuisine you’ll be dining on during this experience). He believed that nourishing the body with wholesome vegetarian food not only supported the pursuit of enlightenment but also cultivated a deeper connection to nature and all living beings.
Guests will receive:
Exclusive access to Manpuku-ji Temple
A Fucha Ryori (vegetarian Buddhist cuisine) dining experience
3 Japanese tea ceremony experiences
Engage with tea ceremony masters, temple priests, and other well-respected figures associated with Manpukuji Temple
This experience is a meaningful journey into Japanese history, traditional tea culture, Buddhist practices, and beyond.
Inclusions
English-speaking guide
Exclusive access to Manpukuji Temple in Uji City (Kyoto)
Fucha Ryori (vegetarian Buddhist cuisine) dining experience & tea ceremony
Three Japanese tea ceremony experiences (30 minutes each)
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the location
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
萬福寺／Manpuku-ji Temple Gokasho, Sanbanwari−３４, 611-0011 Uji, JP
Remarks
Please arrive on time
Details are subject to change, and images are for illustrative purposes only
Reservations for tea ceremony sessions cannot be made in advance; reservations open from 10:30 am on the day of your experience
Tea ceremony session times: Desired sessions cannot be guaranteed; we recommend booking as soon as reservations open on the day at 10:30 am
Session times for the 3 tea ceremonies can be selected on the day: (1) 11:00-11:30 (2)11:45-12:15 (3) 12:30-13:00 (4)13:45-14:15 (5) 14:30-15:00 (6) 15:15-15:45
Fucha Ryori (vegetarian Buddhist cuisine) dining experience time: 12:30-13:30 (please gather at the Saido by 12:30)
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
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10 meals
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