Japan Japanese Tea Food Experiences(94)

A local welcomes you into her home in this private experience near Tokyo Disney. Participate in a tea ceremony with traditional sweets and learn to play the koto, a Japanese string instrument, in this unique introduction to Japanese arts.

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In historic Kyoto, renowned for its picturesque temples and shrines, learn how to make two types of sushi (sushi rolls and round temari-zushi) and the soup stock dashi, which forms the foundation of many Japanese dishes.

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In a modern Japanese home, learn how to make classic Japanese home cooked dishes including tempura, sushi, miso soup, and a spinach-sesame dish. Learn Japanese cooking techniques, like how to make and use dashi, and experience home life in Japan.

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Join this captivating, culturally immersive experience in the heart of Tokyo, in the tranquil setting of a traditional Japanese tea room. Enjoy a Japanese tea ceremony guided by a local expert, and learn about its history and etiquette.

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Experience an Osaka-style Japanese tea ceremony alongside an expert! You’ll participate in a tea ceremony, discover the surrounding customs and etiquette, then learn how to make matcha tea and enjoy sweet treats.

This one-day exploration of Shizuoka takes you from tea farms to samurai residences to enjoy a tea ceremony and traditional art performances. Taste some of Japan’s finest teas and indulge in kaiseki dining, with all transportation included.

Taste Osaka specialties like okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, takoyaki and more through this adventurous food tour led by a local guide. Explore local spots and learn insights on the authentic side of Osaka as you make your way through three food stops.

Step inside a traditional tearoom in the tranquil Otaguro Park in Tokyo’s Ogikubo district. Here, take part in a Japanese tea ceremony held by a master and enjoy authentic matcha while learning more about Japanese culture.

Calling all matcha lovers! Uji, Kyoto is famed for its high-quality green tea. Tour the tea-making district, enjoy a tasting of various matcha teas, enjoy tea-flavored ice cream and wagashi sweets, and have a lunch of traditional Japanese dishes.

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Experience a taste of Japan in Tokyo with a certified Tea Advisor who will introduce the origins & preparation of 12 types of tea. Learn about sencha, matcha, & gyokuro tea & the diverse regions they come from in an immersive tasting session.

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Take a bicycle through Shizuoka's locales and into lush green tea fields! Learn about green tea, walk through the fields, and taste some tea samples. Finish the tour by visiting Sengen Shrine and a vintage shopping district.

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This Tokyo food tour features 8 stops, showcasing the variety of Japan’s regional and seasonal foods. From the oldest and most expensive fruit store in Japan to a handmade Japanese sweets shop, you’ll witness the diversity of Japanese food culture.

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Join Chisei, a professional tea instructor, for a Japanese tea-tasting & matcha-making experience in Tokyo. You’ll try & compare 5 varieties of tea, enjoy Japanese sweets (wagashi), & then make matcha with a bamboo tea whisk.

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With the guidance of a tea master, reach inner peace through the Zen practices within the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn gestures, forms, and movements used in tea ceremonies and implement them in your tea ceremony performance.

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Uncover the intricacies of Japanese tea via a road less traveled in Uji–Kyoto's most famous tea-producing region. You'll learn the nuances of regional teas, soak up Uji's history, and journey to cultural landmarks alongside a knowledgeable host.

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Discover how experts assess the quality of fresh tuna at the Nachi-katsuura fishing port with explanations from a local guide. Then, taste that quality with a fresh sashimi breakfast including two types of tuna and a special swordfish.

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Level up your love of matcha with this matcha-making class in Asakusa that pairs the rich flavor of green tea with elegant Japanese confectioneries in an unique experience led by friendly English-speaking staff.

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Learn to make a restaurant-worthy meal in this traditional cooking class in Kanazawa! From dashimaki tamago and nigiri sushi to Kanazawa-style duck stew, you'll be making both famous and lesser-known regional Japanese cuisine dishes.

Come to Uji, Kyoto – the birthplace of tea in Japan – for a hands-on tea experience. Grind tea leaves, whisk your own bowl of matcha, attend an authentic tea ceremony at a beautiful tea house, and indulge in a meal of tea soba and matcha rice cakes.

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The world of matcha awaits in this fun, informative workshop near Osaka’s Shinsaibashi Station. Learn the history of matcha and use traditional tools and methods to make a bowl of genuine matcha to enjoy with traditional Japanese sweets.

Delicious and adorably presented bento are a treat for the eyes and the tastebuds. During this bento making class in Fukuoka, join your cooking instructor in their home kitchen, for an onigiri (rice ball) party!

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Make wagashi sweets with a certified instructor at her home in Tokyo. Learn the cultural significance of mochi, make fruit daifuku and hanami dango, decorate a delicate nerikiri confectionery, whisk matcha, and enjoy your sweets with tea.

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Learn to cut ingredients for sushi with a Japanese knife pro chef in this sushi-making class close to Omotesando Station in Nishi-Azabu. Until June 30th 2025, get 32% off the price of this experience by using the coupon code SUSHI63 at checkout!

Make colorful Japanese wagashi at a hands-on confectionary class in Tokyo (Kitaminemachi). Join Satoko, an instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, to make seasonal nerikiri to enjoy with freshly made matcha tea.

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Join a walking history, culture, & food experience in Nagoya! Visit Atsuta Shrine, explore the tranquil forest, learn about Shintoism, & try kishimen noodles (a regional specialty) alongside a friendly English-speaking host.

Discover Yanaka, a Tokyo gem near Nippori and Ueno, in this unique experience led by locals. On this day tour, you’ll explore the area, visit Nezu Shrine and Yanaka Ginza, try local snacks, make your own lunch and take part in a cultural workshop.

Join Kiyohiko-san, an acclaimed tea master from the Higashi Abe School of Senchado, for an immersive sencha tea ceremony in Kanagawa. Observe the ceremony, master the art of preparing & serving sencha, & enjoy it alongside delicious wagashi sweets.

Discover the secrets of Japanese health & wellbeing with a guided tour in Ginza! Join Kawada-san, your host, as you learn about & taste superfoods (matcha, miso, regional products, soba) at specialty locations. End the tour with a soba noodle lunch.