TEA TOURS · PRIVATE TEA EXPERIENCES IN JAPAN
Good private tea experiences in Japan fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Kyoto’s private tea ceremony, sake tasting, kimono photos, and samurai-house setting near Kyoto Station.
“this was a great experience! house has remained in the same family for 300 years. staff were friendly and helpful. We especially enjoyed the sake tasting after!”
Review of Shibuya’s private tea ceremony, with organic matcha, wagashi sweets, hands-on whisking, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“It was amazing! Our guide knew a lot about matcha and its tradition. We highly recommend this experience.”
Review of Kyoto’s private tea ceremony at Camellia Garden, with matcha, seasonal sweets, garden views, accessibility, and practical tips.
“The tea ceremony was a truly special experience. Our host was incredibly kind and welcoming, and gave us a wonderful explanation of the cultural background and deeper meaning behind each step. At the end, we even had the chance to prepare our own tea, which made the whole experience even more memorable. Highly recommended!”
Learn matcha etiquette in a private Kyoto home with a tea master, seasonal vegan sweets, two bowls of tea, and hands-on practice.
“This was a highlight of our two weeks in Japan! Very knowledgeable and inspired me to creat my own matcha and ritual. The matcha was delicious and she spoke very good English and was so patient with us. I would highly recommend. Also a great location; you can walk to Nijo castle afterwards.”
Learn tea ceremony and calligraphy in a private Osaka studio, make matcha, choose seasonal sweets, and take home personalized kanji art.
“We love everything! especially Calligraphy where we get to learn and write our names in Japanese.”
Review of Kyoto’s private Camellia Garden tea ceremony, with matcha instruction, seasonal sweets, garden views, price, access, and booking advice.
“This personal tea ceremony experience was wonderful! We learned all about the ceremony first and then had a chance to make our own matcha tea! Our hosts were very informative and explained the ceremony well. The location was quiet and relaxing! We really enjoyed it!”
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”
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