WORLDWIDE · MATCHA EXPERIENCES
Shade-grown, stone-milled and whisked, not brewed. These 15 range from a Tokyo studio hour to a full day in Uji where the stuff is actually made, priced and clear on how much you grind yourself.
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.”
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 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.”
Learn to whisk authentic matcha, pair it with Japanese sweets, and master simple home techniques in a friendly one-hour Osaka class.
“What a great experience learning the art of Matcha. We bought matcha in Kyoto, and now have learned the process. It’s fun learning the ceremony of the tree as well. The instructor was very entertaining.”
Make matcha in a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse with an English-speaking tea master, traditional sweets, and a small, relaxed group.
“Great experience : the guide gives to us very precise explanation. She is very cheerfull and nice I do recommend this lovely place”
Learn matcha history, whisk your own tea, and enjoy mochi sweets in a friendly one-hour class near Asakusa Station.
“I had such a great time at this matcha class! I learned so much about the preparation and proper techniques for making matcha, and the hands-on experience made it even more fun. The instructor was knowledgeable and welcoming, and the whole class felt relaxed and engaging. Highly recommend for anyone who loves matcha or wants to learn something new!”
Dress in a Kyoto kimono, learn tea ceremony etiquette, prepare matcha, and enjoy seasonal wagashi with English guidance.
“Great experience. Dressing up was a fun part. Host was lovely and very knowledgeable”
Explore Asakusa by rickshaw, sample Japanese sweets, visit Sensoji, make matcha, and cook okonomiyaki in a small Tokyo group.
“Had lots of fun chatting to Nori san, and the family enjoyed making okonomiyaki and learning about matcha”
Learn matcha, tea ceremony, teaism, and kimono near Shinjuku with expert guidance, first flush tea, sweets, and hands-on preparation for $57.
“Just an amazing experience) You got a chance to have a private tea ceremony in local Japanese flat with arranged and cute decorated tea room ) Got so many knowledge of matcha making and history of matcha tea, as well as a lot of interesting facts which you kind find in Google. As well really enjoyed knowing Japanese culture more deeper and leading the proper way of wearing of kimono 👘 Definitely recommend trying while in Japan )”
Explore Arashiyama beyond its bamboo grove with temples, a private garden, matcha, shopping, bridge views, and monkeys.
“It was a great tour. The secret garden was amazing and the dragon pond took our breath away. A very long walk uphill to the monkeys but was worth it.”
Dress in a kimono, learn matcha customs, and explore Asakusa near Sensoji with optional professional photos.
“This was such a fun activity. The owners of the store were very welcoming and super nice. They made it so much fun!! I highly recommend this it’s an experience to remember.”
Dress in a seasonal kimono, learn tea ceremony etiquette, whisk matcha, and enjoy wagashi in Asakusa for $66.
“Very lovely experience, kimono were beautiful and the whole team ceremony was amazing, mo regrets here❤️❤️❤️”
Learn matcha history, whisk your own tea, and enjoy Japanese sweets in a friendly one-hour class near Dotonbori for $22.
“Fun and educational, great hosts, lovely ingredients and tools. If anything maybe we could have sit a bit longer with the tea but overall great! The room was lovely too.”
Make four Japanese nerikiri sweets, learn matcha etiquette, and visit a local home in Harajuku during this friendly 90-minute Tokyo class.
“Hana was a wonderful teacher! It was so fun making the Nerikiri! She explained the techniques very clearly and had several beautiful examples of Nerikiri to be inspired by. And she even gave us great advice on local places to visit in the area. I definitely would recommend her to friends and family to take a class with her!”
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