Booking is currently not available for this experience. Please check back later.

Tea Tasting & Etiquette in a Historic Townhouse (Gifu)

Organized by Kyoko Furuta
Detail
Detail
Detail
Show all photos
Detail
Share
Photo of heartV2
Save
Photo of img box all
Show all photos
Summary
Highlights
Experience Details
Experience Location
Photo of exp duration
Duration
1.5 hours
Photo of exp guest
Number of Guests
2 - 4 guests
Photo of exp language
Language
English
Photo of exp other
Other
Vegetarian, Private Experience

Join Kyoko Furuta–a certified teacher from the Japan Service Manners Association–for a tea-tasting & table manner experience in Gifu! Learn about tea culture, etiquette, & table manners in a historic

Highlights

  • Learn from a certified lecturer from the Japan Service Manners Association

  • A lesson in the health benefits of Marika (Jasmine) tea and related trivia

  • Use rare 100-year-old tableware in a 120-year-old Meiji-era townhouse

  • Discover Japanese customs and culinary traditions

Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Are you partial to a well-brewed cup of tea? Interested in table manners? Have a keen eye for traditional architecture? Want to learn more about Japanese culture and culinary traditions? Seeking a road less traveled? This is the experience for you. Join Kyoko Furuta–a certified lecturer from the Japan Service Manners Association–for a Marika (Jasmine) tea-tasting and a lesson in table manners at a historic townhouse in Mino City.


Mino City in Gifu Prefecture is an ode to Japan's enduring cultural legacy. Renowned for its Mino Washi paper (designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage) which has stood the test of time for over a millennium, the city is a testament to the preservation of craftsmanship. Skilled artisans continue to create this exquisite paper using age-old techniques, crafting sheets that are both beautiful and functional.


This enchanting area is where your lesson in tea and table manners will take place! You’ll enter a 120-year-old Meiji-era townhouse that’s steeped in history. Your host will run you through the ins and outs of Japanese table manners, the significance of tableware, and tea culture. Kyoko is a certified lecturer from the Japan Service Manners Association, passionate about sharing Japanese culture and culinary traditions through her unique experiences. She has extensive knowledge of teaching students table manners and culinary traditions, along with a vast understanding of tea ceremonies. The star of your cup will be Marika (or Jasmine) tea. Marika tea is rich in antioxidants, aids in boosting the immune system, promotes heart health and can aid digestion. You’ll learn about these health benefits and participate in trivia afterward.


From the meticulous art of using chopsticks to the deliberate way of lifting bowls, Japanese table manners are rituals and expressions of gratitude for the sustenance and those who provide it.

What You Get

Beverages & dessert
Transportation to and from the meeting place

Good To Know

  • Please arrive on time
  • The setting can change from the images

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at 2156 Tawaramachi, Mino City, Gifu Prefecture. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

Read more

Experience Location

Gifu Prefecture is home to well-preserved historic villages, mountainous landscapes, and scenic open-air hot springs, with a proud culinary heritage spanning centuries.

Get Directions
Book This Experience
Select at least 2 guests
Photo of nav copy 3
Select Guest
Select at least 2 guests
Adult
(13 - 99)
0
Child
(6 - 12)
0
Clear
Apply
Date
Photo of nav copy 3
Select a Date
Date
April
2025
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
303112345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930123
Time
Photo of nav copy 3
Select Time
Time
Photo of calendar mark
Earliest available date: April 24, 2025
from
$47.52
per guest
Book Now
Photo of time lapse
Please note that the time is in Japan Standard Time.
Photo of transaction refund cashback
Free cancellation (48 hours notice)
Photo of arrow button down
Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
You may also be interested in these experiences
Classes
OSAKA
Sushi Cooking Class in Osaka

From delicate nigiri sushi to hefty gunkan maki, learn how to make several types of sushi during this cooking class in Tokyo. With a side of yakitori, miso soup, pickles, this is the perfect balanced Japanese meal to impress family and friends.

from$104.54
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(3)
Near station
Photo of heartV2
Classes
KYOTO
Bento Making Class in Kyoto

Learn about the essential components of washoku (Japanese cuisine) during this bento making class in Kyoto. Make a balanced meal of six different dishes including tempura, teriyaki chicken, and miso soup, with your friendly cooking teacher.

from$78.95
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
(13)
With green tea
Photo of heartV2
Classes
OSAKA
Tempura Cooking Class in Osaka

Find out the secret technique that makes the lightest, crispiest tempura! Anyone can join, as this cooking class in Osaka can be customized to accommodate for any dietary restrictions, including vegan, vegetarian, and halal.

from$72.37
Near station
Photo of heartV2
Food Tours
TOKYO
Vegan Ginza Tour

Explore the vegan scene in glitzy Ginza! Join us for an exclusive, 4-hour walking tour featuring traditional Japanese sweets, a tasty plant-based ramen, and more. Perfect for vegans, friends of vegans, or anyone who wants to try something new!

from$101.62
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(1)
With green tea
Photo of heartV2