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Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience

A Japanese cultural practice that originated in Kyoto, take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony with a licensed tea ceremony instructor. Enjoy high-quality Kyoto matcha and intricate Japanese sweets, as you learn about tea ceremony etiquette.

from¥11,000
(18)
With dessert
Private Experience
Food Tours
TOKYO

Traditional Tea Ceremony in Ginza

Experience the ancient ritual of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the heart of Ginza, Tokyo. Enjoy the calming atmosphere of the tea house while learning the intricacies of this time-honored practice and its spiritual significance.

from¥3,500
(9)
Near station
Food Tours
KYOTO

Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya

Discover the warmth of Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) during this traditional Japanese tea ceremony at a renovated townhouse in Kyoto. Join tea master Randy Channell for a peaceful tea ritual featuring Kyoto matcha and local sweets.

from¥6,500
(3)
Tea experience
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tea Ceremony Experience in Asakusa

Experience a time-honored piece of Japanese culture in Asakusa, Tokyo’s traditional district. Learn about the art and history of Japanese tea ceremonies, and try your hand at preparing and serving your own matcha!

from¥3,500
(2)
Food Tours
KYOTO

Totally Tea: Ceremony, Tasting, & Making Experience in Kyoto

Observe, savor, and brew at this tea ceremony experience in Kyoto! Guided by a professional tea ceremony instructor, you’ll witness a tea ceremony, taste premium tea from Kyoto, then try your hand at brewing some of your own.

from¥3,000
Food Tours
KYOTO

Private Tea Ceremony Next to a UNESCO World Heritage Site

At a teahouse located next to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ryoan-ji, experience a private tea ceremony overlooking a Japanese garden. This immersive and restorative ritual will leave you feeling relaxed and zen.

from¥12,000
(1)
Private Experience
Food Tours
KYOTO

Japanese Tea & Zen: Private Ceremony & Tasting in Kyoto

Travel to the samurai era and experience the elegance of a private Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto! Enjoy two kinds of powdered green tea and traditional sweets, then participate in a private tea ceremony before learning how to make tea yourself.

from¥6,600
Wear kimono
Private Experience
Food Tours
KYOTO

Experience a Tea Ceremony in a 130-Year-Old Tearoom in Kyoto

Experience a Japanese tea ceremony in a 130-year-old townhouse in Kyoto! Learn about the history, culture, and etiquette of this ancient ritual, enjoy matcha with traditional Japanese sweets, and learn how to make matcha the traditional way.

from¥4,000
(2)
Learn etiquette
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tea Ceremony and Wagashi Making in Traditional Tea Room

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.

from¥7,000
(2)
Learn etiquette
Food Tours
TOKYO

Private Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony & Wagashi in Tokyo

A genuine Japanese tea ceremony experience with interactive tea preparation and a lecture on the cultural significance and history of the ceremony. Enjoy the tea you make with traditional Japanese confections meant to be paired with matcha tea.

from¥6,600
(2)
Tea experience
Private Experience
Food Tours
KYOTO

Tea Ceremony, Matcha & Wagashi Making in a Kyoto Home

Join a tea ceremony experience in Kyoto! Learn about the history of Japanese tea, watch a ceremonial matcha demonstration, and make and enjoy matcha and traditional wagashi sweets. You’ll leave with newfound knowledge and unforgettable memories!

from¥8,000
(1)
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tea Ceremony (Sado), Matcha, & Wagashi-Making in Tokyo

Make wagashi (traditional Japanese desserts), matcha, & enjoy a tea ceremony (sado) demonstration in Tokyo’s quaint Setagaya neighborhood. This experience includes an expert, English-speaking guide & a take-home souvenir.

from¥8,000
(1)
with matcha learn etiquette
Food Tours
OKAYAMA

Private Japanese Tea Ceremony With a Tea Master (Okayama)

Experience a private Japanese tea ceremony with a Tea Master in Kurashiki, a charming city in Okayama. Witness a traditional tea ceremony, enjoy fresh matcha and wagashi, then make matcha yourself under the guidance of your Tea Master.

from¥6,000
(1)
Food Tours
HIROSHIMA

Hiroshima Hike: Mountaintop Tea Ceremony & Shrines

Embark on a nature lover's dream in Hiroshima with a breathtaking mountaintop tea ceremony & hike! Ascend Mt. Futaba, bask in the forest air, sip on matcha tea with a breathtaking city view, & explore ancient shrines with passionate guides.

from¥16,500
(1)
With matcha
Food Tours
CHIBA

Kimono Experience & Japanese Tea Ceremony Near Tokyo Disney

Dress in a beautiful silk kimono and experience the intricate ritual of a Japanese tea ceremony in this private experience. Sip tea with traditional Japanese confectioneries and learn cultural insights from your host at her home near Tokyo Disney.

from¥10,000
(1)
Private Experience
Food Tours
KYOTO

Comfortable Japanese Tea Ceremony at a Table with Sweets

Enjoy an accessible tea ceremony without having to sit on the floor. This tea ceremony is performed sitting at a table, perfect for those who have difficulty or pain siting on the floor. Experience includes matcha and Japanese sweets.

from¥2,900
Learn etiquette
Food Tours
CHIBA

Japanese Tea Ceremony & Traditional Music Near Tokyo Disney

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.

from¥9,800
Private Experience
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tea Ceremony & Sweets at Tokyo’s Koboji Temple

Take a break from modern life and enjoy the calming atmosphere of a traditional tea ceremony! Learn the history and etiquette in a Buddhist temple in Tokyo and munch on traditional sweets. A flower arrangement option is also available.

from¥10,000
Food Tours
OSAKA

Osaka Calligraphy Class and Tea Ceremony Experience

This creative experience in Osaka combines two ancient Japanese arts: calligraphy and tea ceremony. Practice calligraphy and learn to write your name in Japanese, then enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with sweets in a tatami room.

from¥4,000
Food Tours
TOKYO

Friendly Wagashi Making and Tea Ceremony in Central Tokyo

The perfect tea ceremony experience for beginners! Enjoy making seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets) and learning the art of the Japanese tea ceremony. The tea master will perform the ceremony, and then you’ll get to prepare the matcha yourself!

from¥13,200
(1)
Private Experience
Food Tours
HIROSHIMA

Mountaintop Tea Ceremony & Breakfast in Hiroshima

Embark on a nature lover's adventure in Hiroshima with a mountaintop tea ceremony experience! Hike through serene forests, savor a traditional Japanese breakfast, matcha tea with a breathtaking city view alongside your knowledgeable guide.

from¥22,000
(1)
With matcha
Food Tours
TOKYO

Sushi, Tea Ceremony, & Matcha-Making in Tokyo (Setagaya)

Learn about Japanese culture, customs, & traditions during this interactive experience in Tokyo’s charming Setagaya neighborhood. Enjoy a professionally made sushi lunch, a Japanese tea ceremony demonstration, & learn how to make & serve matcha tea.

from¥13,000
(1)
with lunch with matcha learn etiquette
Food Tours
HIROSHIMA

Traditional Hiroshima: Japanese Tea Ceremony & Bento Lunch

Experience Japanese tea culture in a traditional confectionery shop in Hiroshima where you can enjoy a traditional table-style tea ceremony, whisk your own tea, taste traditional sweets, and savor a boxed lunch.

from¥8,000
Food Tours
HIROSHIMA

Tea Ceremony in a 100-Year-Old Hiroshima Confectionery Shop

Only 5 minutes’ walk from the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, step into a confectionery shop with a history spanning over 100 years for a table-style tea ceremony. You’ll also whisk your own tea and taste traditional sweets.

from¥5,000
With matcha
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The kimono dressing and Japanese tea ceremony was a wonderful, immersive experience. Being dressed in a traditional kimono was a unique way to connect with Japanese culture, and the tea ceremony that followed was just as fascinating. The host’s enthusiasm brought each step to life, and I learned so much about the traditions. A truly special experience I’d recommend to anyone wanting to explore Japanese culture in a beautiful, meaningful way.
Ymke de weijer
November 05, 2024
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Kimono Experience & Japanese Tea Ceremony Near Tokyo Disney
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I attended the private tea ceremony hosted by Aya with three friends. The experience was lovely, she was a delight to hear the culture of tea ceremonies from as well as patient about teaching us the ceremonial procedures. It was also great to hear her personal stories about Japan and the intricacies of tea and tea ceremonies. She was also very accommodating when one of my friends was unable to sit on the tatami mats by offering to get a chair for her. The atmosphere to her home was lovely, and the tearoom itself. She also took many pictures which we did not expect but are very grateful for. Overall a fabulous tea ceremony experience, and we couldn’t have imagined a better taste (both literally and figuratively) of Japanese culture!
Kelsey Costa
November 02, 2024
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Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience
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Excellent presentation
David Owen
November 01, 2024
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Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience
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Great atmosphere, you can tell the knowledge and great enthusiasm of the cook. The tea ceremony was awsome, they explain the Why of all the steps that the tea ceremony specialist performs. Highly recommand!
Kathryn Kohli Baechle
October 25, 2024
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Tea Ceremony, Matcha & Wagashi Making in a Kyoto Home
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Aya has a beautiful and authentic tea room and is a very knowledgeable and friendly host. She was very sweet and enjoyable to chat with and walked us through every detail of the traditional tea ceremony. It is very clear that she has been studying this art for a long time and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others who are interested. She also has a beautiful collection of handmade tea cups to browse through. She is fantastic and I would recommend her to anyone that is interested in learning how to do traditional Kyoto tea ceremonies!
Tom Noonan
October 14, 2024
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Discover the Art of Matcha Tea Ceremonies

If you are a tea enthusiast or simply curious about Japanese culture, experiencing a Matcha tea ceremony is a must. Steeped in tradition, this form of tea preparation is more than just a simple brewing process. Known as "chanoyu," the Matcha tea ceremony is an art that showcases Japan's profound respect for the ritual and aesthetics. Patrons often discover a deeper connection to the mindfulness and calmness that this 400-year-old tradition brings. The act of preparing and serving Matcha is seen as a meditative practice meant to enrich the soul.

What to Expect in a Matcha Tea Ceremony

During a Matcha tea ceremony experience, participants are guided through each step by an experienced host. The ceremony begins with a purification process, cleansing both the hands and spirit. As you enter the tea room, you will notice the refined simplicity in its design, often featuring tatami mats and a scroll or a flower arrangement as its only decoration. The host will present the tools used in the ceremony: the chasen (bamboo whisk), chawan (tea bowl), chashaku (tea scoop), and natsume (tea caddy). Each item plays a critical role in the preparation of the vibrant green Matcha tea. As you sip your bowl of Matcha, you are encouraged to take in the surrounding ambiance and sounds, creating a complete sensory experience.

Embrace the Tradition and Savor Authentic Flavors

The unique flavor profile of Matcha tea—rich, creamy, and slightly grassy—offers a distinct taste that is both refreshing and invigorating. As a staple of Japanese tea culture, Matcha is celebrated for its high antioxidant content and health benefits. During the ceremony, guests not only savor the tea but also light sweets that complement Matcha's flavor, enhancing the overall experience. Matcha tea ceremonies are not just about the consumption of tea; they are a holistic experience encompassing mindfulness, hospitality, attention to detail, and appreciation of beauty in every movement and object. Whether in a traditional teahouse setting or a modern urban adaptation, the Matcha tea ceremony offers an unparalleled glimpse into the depth of Japanese cultural practices. Perfect for those seeking tranquility or cultural education, each ceremony serves as a gentle reminder of the simplicity and grace inherent in the traditional Japanese way of life.

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