TEA TOURS · NARA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 nara tea tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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 matcha making and tea ceremony etiquette in a 120-year-old Nara farmhouse, with wagashi, tea tasting, and friendly local tips.
“It was excellent! 100% recommended! We really enjoyed the activity! Private session for our family of 4! Interactive, educational and fun! Great host! Thank you!”
Taste five Nara teas, learn matcha from a tea master, and enjoy wagashi in a peaceful 120-year-old Japanese house.
“It was really nice experience and the host was amazing! We could feel the tea ceremony and learn a lot about it! We spent time very good :)”
Taste five Nara teas, learn tea etiquette, whisk matcha, and enjoy wagashi in a private traditional tea room with local host Mike.
“Really great experience. Mike was knowledgeable and very kind. We had different type of teas in a traditional setting and had the opportunity to make our own matcha tea. Also Mike was very nice to give us some giveaway. Also, he was super Read more”
Craft a tea whisk with a 20th-generation artisan in Nara, learn tea culture, and enjoy a rare visit to Takayama’s historic workshop.
“This experience was definitely one of the highlights of our Japan trip. It was an honor and a privilege to be able to watch and learn from Tanimura Tango himself as he demonstrates the craft of chasen making. Our guide, Benoit, was extremely helpful and professional as well. He even gave great recommendations on other local spots we should visit, which we appreciate. Would highly recommend this activity to anyone with an interest in matcha or in traditional Japanese crafts in general. Really worth it!”
Review of Nara’s full-day walking tour, with deer, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine, crafts, Gangoji Temple, and a real tea ceremony.
“After our tour in Osaka , the next day very beautiful day in Bicycle in NARA: the Park, its deer, the temple of Todaiji, visit of a knife manufacturer and purchases, introduction to the traditional art of calligraphy ....”
Compare Nara matcha, learn tea ceremony etiquette, and whisk your own cup in a 120-year-old Japanese house with a private tea master.
“We loved this experience in Nara. Mike was so earnest and generous. He shared so much with us and we really felt transported. We loved the tea shop and tiny tea room. We definitely came to understand how the ceremony can make you feel like you’ve escaped the real world for a few minutes. Even my 17 year old son got into it”
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