Best Green Tea Tours in Japan — 8 Picks

1.Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes “origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy” in 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $92Our pick

Make udon, sushi, gyoza, tempura, matcha, origami, and calligraphy in a welcoming Tokyo home with Taka and Keiko.

“A truly memorable experience. The lessons on origami, cooking, tea making and calligraphy were very educational, but what we will really remember is Taka Sans and Keiko Sans warmth and hospitality. If we hadn't had this experience, we would never have gotten to talk to people from this country and got some insight into their lives. We cannot recommend this experience highly enough”

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2.Green Tea Tour with Byodoin and Koshoji Temple Visits

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 72 reviews · from $111

Explore Uji’s tea culture, Gyokuro tasting, Byodoin, Koshoji, and Ujigami Shrine on a four-hour guided trip from Kyoto.

“This was a truly delightful experience with our tour guide, Brian. He took us off the beaten path, away from the crowds, creating a more intimate and unique adventure. Brian's guidance was both highly informative and filled with wit and humor, making the journey even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kyoto as a fantastic side trip. In my opinion, Kanazawa remains an underrated gem for many first-time visitors to Japan.”

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3.Scenic Green Tea Fields of Hidden Kyoto & Local Tea Exp (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

Explore Kyoto’s tea country on a private tour of Byodoin, Wazuka tea fields, local cafes, and Shoju-in with guide Daiki.

“Our tour with Daiki was wonderful. He is energetic and knowledgeable and took us to out of the way places we would have never seen with a group. Daiki had his own larger van so the 3 of us had plenty of room. We went to a local Hot Pot restaurant at the end of your tour and it was great. Thank you Daiki!”

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4.Osaka; Japanese Tea ceremony experience, Macha and Sencha

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 1 hour · from $25Best value

Learn matcha and sencha etiquette in Osaka with an English-speaking tea master, traditional sweets, tatami setting, and optional yukata photos.

“Yuko è una maestra della cerimonia del tè esperta che sa guidarti nella storia di questa tradizione centenaria con garbo e simpatia. Bella esperienza!”

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5.Kyoto Matcha Green Tea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $173

Explore Uji’s matcha culture, temples, tea shops, local foods, and hands-on tasting on this small-group Kyoto tour.

“Beautiful and informative tour in the beautiful town of Uji with great and knowledgeable tour guides. We visited a shrine and temple learning the history and significance of the landmarks, ground tea leaves to make matcha and made our own. We ate tasty matcha soba nodules and delicious matcha ice cream. Highly recommended tour.”

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6.Slow Cycling Tour at Uji’s Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $130

Cycle Uji’s tea culture, temples, river paths, and matcha shops on a relaxed four-hour Brompton bike tour.

“The guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time biking around Uji and learning about their matcha production and the cities history. Highly recommend the tour for anyone visiting!!”

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7.Small Group Japanese Green Tea Tasting in Shizuoka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $273

Review of Shizuoka’s private tea tour, with a family farm tasting, seafood lunch, Mt. Fuji views, transport tips, and value advice.

“I had such a good time! The tour was very interesting, the hosts at the plantation were great, the organisers of the tour were super, and my guide was absolutely wonderful :) I absolutely recommend this!”

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8.Guided Bike Tour to a Green Tea Farm in Shizuoka (not e-bikes)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $175

Cycle from Shizuoka Station to a family tea farm, taste local teas, and visit historic sites on this private four-hour bike tour.

“We recently participated in this guided bike tour to the green tea farm. It was one of our favorite activities during our entire two week vacation in Japan! We were super thankful for Robert, our guide, for not only showing us safe passage tRead more”

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