TEA TOURS · JAPAN
Japan turned drinking tea into a room, a set of movements and about ninety minutes. These 15 cover the Kyoto machiya, the Uji mills, the kimono studios and the sweets kitchens, priced and timed.
Review of Kyoto’s 45-minute tea ceremony near Kiyomizu-Dera, with matcha-making, a garden setting, English guidance, pricing, and practical tips.
“This is an amazing experience! Definitely would recommend. Even though its locate on a busy street, the building itself is very peaceful and the vibe is sooo serene.”
Experience Kyoto’s matcha ritual at Jotokuji Temple with an English-speaking tea master, temple visit, sweets, and hands-on practice.
“This was a truly beautiful and serene experience! I highly recommend to anyone who is interested in experiencing a traditional tea ceremony.”
Learn the rituals of Kyoto tea ceremony with a licensed Urasenke master, make matcha, taste sweets, and add a kimono or candlelight session.
“Such a beautiful experience we got the kimono candlelight tea ceremony and it was perfect for me and my daughters. Thank you”
Review of Kyoto to Nara and Uji day tour with Todai-ji, Nara deer, Byodoin Temple, lunch, and hands-on matcha making.
“It was an amazing; fun; and informative tour. It was amazing visiting sacred sites; meeting the deers of Nara; etc. It was fun whisking our own Matcha tea. Uji is an interesting place rich in history. Tour guides knowledgable. Thank you so much.”
Learn the meaning of Japanese tea ceremony, make matcha with traditional tools, and enjoy sweets in a calm tatami room in Osaka.
“Lovely experience, the lady provided the right amount of info, we had a go ourselves making macha tea, worth it”
Learn matcha, calligraphy, tea etiquette, and Japanese customs in a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse with optional kimono rental.
“I booked the option to wear a kimono with your tea and it was really great. They have a nice variety of different kimonos to choose from and are super fast with helping you tinpot it on. They were super friendly and polite. The matcha tastes amazing and it was really interesting to learn how to properly enjoy your matcha.”
Learn the rituals of matcha in Kenrokuen Garden with wagashi sweets, English guidance, and hands-on tea preparation for $35.
“Good insight into Japanese tea ceremony rituals and culture”
Dress in a kimono, learn the customs of Kyoto’s tea ceremony, prepare matcha, and enjoy wagashi in a welcoming 90-minute experience.
“Amazing experience!! Definitely recommend. Everyone was so nice and the experience was excellent. Nothing bad to say.”
Review of Kyoto’s Arashiyama tour, covering Tenryu-ji, bamboo, matcha, Togetsukyo Bridge, and Monkey Park for $53.06.
“Amy & Daniel were great providing lots of information and keeping us all on track. The temple and grove were fascinating and the guides very knowledgeable about it. The monkeys were cute as there were babies. It’s a bit of a hike up to them but the view was definitely worth it. Great experience.”
Learn the art, etiquette, and history of matcha in central Osaka with a small-group tea ceremony near Dotonbori.
“The tea ceremony was very interesting and interactive. The whole family enjoyed the ceremony, I would recommend it.”
Learn to whisk matcha in Asakusa with English-speaking hosts, seasonal sweets, and hands-on instruction in a relaxed one-hour class.
“I am a bus tour guide and come with my Japanese friend. We have a nice experience. We Enjoy a Japanese confectionery & matcha. The matcha was not bitter and tasted very nice. We learned the history of matcha and what is the different from green tea leaves. We will recommend to our clients in the recent future.”
Grind Uji tea into matcha, learn traditional brewing, and explore Chazuna’s interactive museum in this hands-on Kyoto experience.
“The women guiding us through the Matcha experience were very warm and welcoming. From interesting facts about Matcha production to taking pictures of the participants and explaining everything in detail this was a thoroughly great and enjoyable experience we would always come back to and warmly recommend to everyone.”
Dress in a kimono, learn the meaning behind matcha rituals, and explore Asakusa with this hands-on 90-minute tea ceremony.
“This is really well worth it . The was in which they dressed us up in kimonos was amazing and we got to take lovely pictures. We got to learn many interesting facts about matcha from our tea ceremony guide .”
Wear a kimono, learn matcha, and explore Kyoto culture at Orizuruya Gion in a friendly small-group tea ceremony.
“The staff was 100/10. Girls was sooo sweet and kind. All process and tea ceremony was amazing. After that we went to city in kimonos. Unforgettable experience!! 🥰♥️”
Learn tea ceremony etiquette, make matcha, and wear a kimono in a 100-year-old Kyoto machiya near the Imperial Palace.
“A great introduction to the Japanese tea ceremony, including history and background. It was fun to learn about the etiquette of the ceremony and then actually make our own tea. The venue in a traditional Kyoto house was also lovely to experience.”
Pick a room, a ridge, a factory floor or a trolley.
