Matcha Tea

The tea ceremony goes in a small group. The maximum number of people are 6 for each session.But during peak seasons, it will increase to a maximum of 8 people. Experience an authentic tea ceremony, which is near the Zen buddhist monastery Daitoku-ji Temple in Kyoto. Daitoku-ji had many famous priest graduates in the history and has a close relationship with tea ceremony culture which has given a major influence to Japanese culture. We are also not far from the World Cultural Heritage site, the Golden Pavilion Temple. (Kinkaku-ji)It's only four stops away by bus. You’ll be provided with a tea container, tea bowl, tea scoops and whisks, and instruction on how to make matcha. You’ll also enjoy two bowls of matcha and two kinds of Japanese sweets. Tea ceremony is a learned experience, and it leads to enlightenment, similar to Zen’s understanding of realizing the truth through self-discovery.

Chado, a tea ceremony that has roots in Zen, was established in Japan more than 400 years ago. Its fundamental form and style has never changed, and there are still many people studying and enjoying the culture worldwide. A Tea room is a space in which people experience mindfulness, and the tea-making process provides spiritual discipline. This is a chado school licensed from Urasenke Chado School in Kyoto, one of the biggest chado schools in the world. Ms. Mika Soka Haneishi, the owner of the school is a first degree instructor of Urasenke. She has been practicing Chado for over 25 years. This is not tourism—it is rather an immersion in culture.

Join us in Asakusa for a 90-minute hands-on Japanese tea ceremony experience, including two servings of matcha, seasonal Japanese sweets, and an optional free kimono rental. Learn how to prepare your own bowl of matcha using authentic tools while discovering the spirit of Ichigo Ichie — the Japanese concept of treasuring each unique moment. This experience is guided in English, perfect for international visitors and first-time guests. No need to kneel — enjoy the ceremony seated at a comfortable table and chair. Highlights • Learn tea ceremony etiquette and prepare matcha using traditional utensils • Enjoy 2 types of seasonal wagashi with 2 bowls of matcha • Table seating – comfortable and accessible for all ages • Free kimono rental available (optional) • Casual attire also welcome • Conveniently located near Sensoji Temple and Tokyo Skytree • Indoor experience – perfect in any weather Limited spots per session – book now to enjoy a peaceful, unforgettable cultural moment.

What sets the Ocharu Tea Ceremony apart is its immersive blend of tradition and elegance. Experience the rare taste of wakocha black tea and top-grade Gyokuro sencha, paired with exquisite seasonal wagashi from the renowned “Ougiya.” Unlike other tea experiences, you'll learn to whisk your own matcha under the expert guidance of a skilled tea master in a beautifully designed room, all just across from Tokyo University. Each participant receives a certificate of completion and a memorable group photo to commemorate their experience. The ceremony offers a serene escape from the city's hustle, allowing you to deeply connect with Japanese tea culture. Enjoy a personalized and enriching journey that highlights the art and beauty of traditional tea-making.

Uji, south of Kyoto, is famous for its matcha (powdered green tea) and other tea products, and is also home to many historic temples and shrines dating back over 1,000 years. This tour takes you on a leisurely tour of this fascinating city on a BROMPTON bicycle with a local navigator. ・The tour is a great way to visit places that are otherwise inaccessible by riding with a navigator who knows the local area inside out. ・Slow cycling is an easy way for people who are not confident about their physical fitness to take part. ・All equipment for riding is provided, so you don't need to bring anything. ・The tour is also a great way to enjoy local food at speciality shops. ・The tour course can be arranged according to your wishes. ・You can take photos with your stylish BROMPTON bike.

Experience the elegant kimono culture in Asakusa coupled with a short lesson about how to properly enjoy Japanese Matcha tea. Choose from a variety of kimono styles, including yukata, furisode, and samurai. Kimono rental shop YUI offers a vast array of kimono, ranging from easy to wear light kimono for street walks to traditionally made silk kimono for official occasions. The shop owner practices tea ceremony and will complement the experience with a short lesson on how to drink Matcha tea according to the Japanese traditions. If you are going to try on a kimono, we recommend using the photo plan. A professional photographer who is familiar with the nearby locations will accompany you and take wonderful portraits. We also have a studio, so you can take photos in a kimono even in the unlikely event of bad weather. The activity is also suitable for children above 1-year-old and wheelchair users!

Learn about the cultivation methods and history of tea, a traditional Japanese drink. The main instructor has a bachelor's degree in agricultural science and has a particularly deep knowledge of soil science. He is a former tea farmer who was involved in everything from tea cultivation to processing in Kyoto. The assistant has a bachelor's degree in pharmacy and is a practicing pharmacist. You can enjoy multiple types of Japanese tea in small portions at once. With a wide variety of tea flavors and aromas, you are sure to find your favorite.

Explore Kamakura on a private 3-hour walk, guided by a professional photographer who will capture the highlights of your adventure. Meet at JR Kamakura Station, East Exit (Higashi Guchi). We will take a bus to discover the Egara Tenjin-sha Shrine. Walking through the picturesque streets of the old town, you will immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of Kamakura. You will also visit Hokoku-ji Temple, famous for its bamboo forest, and Jōmyō-ji Temple, where you can enjoy traditional green tea. This unique tour not only allows you to discover emblematic and secret places of Kamakura, but also to capture precious memories with the expert advice of your photographer to optimize the use of your camera. And as a bonus, within 72 hours of the visit, you will receive 10 professional-quality edited photos, ideal for capturing your trip to Kamakura.

Savor the exclusive high quality organic matcha with your eyes, nose and tongue from our matcha colleciton! This workshop contains 4 Japanese authentic cultures; Tea ceremony, Teaism, Matcha and Kimono! Before the lecture starts, try on the easy-to-wear kimono (it takes only 5mins to wear! ) In the lecture, let's learn about the philosophy of Tea Ceremony and Teaism. Also you can learn about the differences of matcha and other types of teas. After the lecture, let's experience and master how to prepare a beautiful bowl of matcha at your home. This workshop is given by a native English speaker, so feel always free to ask questions.

-Start your journey from Sensoji temple. We will turn our step into the main spot in Asakusa, Senso-ji temple, exploring the Nakamise Street that has 300-year history and sample street food. – After passing through Sensoji Temple, the most popular tourist attraction in Tokyo, you will experience the finest matcha green tea at a quiet Japanese tea house! -Enjoy a local favorite, Monjya-yaki in the backstreets of Asakusa- we'll stop by a favorite monjyayaki (a local dish made with seasoned flour and many other ingredients) place in the backstreets of Asakusa, along Hoppy Street. There, your guide will instruct you on how to cook monjayaki, and you can enjoy eating it with everyone else in the group tour. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Join us for a day trip to explore the beauty of Mount Fuji. Start at the Lawson convenience store by Lake Kawaguchi, where you can enjoy a unique view of Mount Fuji and choose a complimentary ice cream, tea, or coffee. Enhance your experience with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, and then take the Kachikachi Ropeway for panoramic views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, with glimpses of the Southern Alps on clear days. The cable car ride to the summit (1,075 meters) offers a 360-degree view. Alternatively, experience the "Seiho-go" journey, themed around the warrior spirit of the Warring States period. Discover the beauty of Mount Fuji from every angle and learn about the area's history and seasonal attractions. Visit Oshino Hakkai, a national natural monument with eight pristine springs formed from Mount Fuji's snowmelt. Enjoy the tranquil waters reflecting the majestic Mount Fuji.

Matcha Green Tea was originally introduced to Japan in the 12th century by the zen monk, Eisai, the founder of Japanese Zen Buddhism in Kyoto. Since then, it has been developed into the refined form of tea ceremony. However, the original purpose of bringing tea leaves into Japan was for medication. Such the tradition must be the important factor to discover the hidden secret of Japanese people, who are boasting of the world highest life expectancy. Today, various researchers are tackling with the secret of matcha through scientific approaches to identify its health benefit, and its various facts have been unveiled. In this program, you will visit the oldest tea plantation in Kyoto to learn about how the tea leaves for matcha are carefully grown, and the matcha factory's production line can be observed. You will also have a chance to handle a green tea mill and try the taste of the most expensive matcha with sweets.

Are you a green tea lover or food lover? Then join us on this Matcha Town Walking Tour! On this tour, you will be exploring Uji, a beautiful historic district that is often affectionately known as a tea haven for tea lovers and connoisseurs. we stroll around Uji, you will be introduced to many interesting and fun facts about the origins of tea, the art of tea ceremony, and the wonders of Uji. pure, rich matcha powder that is sure to tantalize your taste buds! We will also visit tea houses, and tea fields, and will even pay a visit to some of Japan's oldest shrines, which Uji is home to. wonders of the shrines. For lunch, we will be stopping by a famous tea house, to enjoy “tea dishes”. After lunch, we will get to experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony at a traditional tea house.

Immerse yourself in a traditional Japanese house ┗ Savor the serene, tranquil setting that creates a truly special atmosphere. Taste two types of Nara single-origin matcha ┗ Compare flavors and aromas, and discover your personal favorite. Witness the tea master’s demonstration ┗ Observe expert skill and hospitality firsthand as the tea master prepares matcha. Learn tea ceremony basics ┗ Explore its history, etiquette, and the proper use of tea utensils. Whisk your own matcha ┗ Get hands-on experience using a bamboo whisk (chasen) to prepare matcha yourself. Blend focus and relaxation ┗ Find a perfect balance of concentration and calm as you create your own cup of matcha.

In this experience, you can freely ask questions and take as many photos as you like during the tea ceremony. You will also create a matcha tea bowl using a traditional Japanese pottery technique called the "kurinuki" method. The experience includes a small dish as a gift, which you can use to enjoy sweets for tea ceremony at home. This double workshop is offered in our studio, a century-old two-storey building located in the Ikuno Ward. It is a very local area in Osaka, so exploring around here after the experience would be interesting and enjoyable. The bowl will be sent to the address provided after 2 months, shipping costs are NOT included in the price of the experience.

Visit a Japanese home and get a glimpse of local life! The house has a traditional Japanese-style room and a beautiful garden. You don’t have to sit on the tatami if you’re not comfortable—there are chairs available, so your legs won’t get tired. But if you're interested, you can also try sitting on the tatami for an authentic experience. Matcha is a traditional Japanese tea known for its health benefits, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) are delicate treats that reflect the beauty of the seasons. Enjoy the experience of making matcha yourself and immerse yourself in this unique cultural tradition!

Would you like to experience making matcha at a restaurant with flowers? A matcha experience is a unique and immersive way to explore Japanese culture, particularly through the traditional tea ceremony. Matcha is a powdered green tea, often used in formal tea ceremonies. During a matcha experience, you not only learn how to prepare and enjoy the tea but also gain insight into its history and the rituals of tea preparation.

You will be experiencing 12 different types of Japanese tea. Along with the tasting, you will learn how they are made and its history. Please enjoy the depth of Japanese tea. ・You will explore both daily tea and high end premium tea. ・You will taste premium tea that are truly unique and special even for the locals as well. ・Exploring different teas at the same time will highlight the differences, which will deepen the understanding of Japanese green tea. ・At the end of this activity, you will understand the big picture of Japanese tea and be able to understand what kind of tea you like. ・Each tea will come with explanation about how it is made and its historical background. *This will not be a tea ceremony. This experience will be more focused in taste, how it is produced, and about its history.

Discover the enchanting town of Uji, the revered heart of matcha, with an expert guide. Step back in time and immerse yourself in this historic retreat once favored by Kyoto’s noble families. Feel the gentle breeze as you wander tea fields, hear the soothing flow of the Uji River, and admire the serene beauty of iconic World Heritage sites. Savor the aroma of freshly whisked matcha and the taste of exquisite local treats, each bite a tribute to Uji’s culinary heritage. Engage all five senses as you uncover the town’s unique stories and traditions, away from the bustling tourist crowds. The experience culminates in an intimate tea tasting, where the velvety texture and rich flavor of matcha create a lasting memory. This unique journey allows you to connect deeply with the culture, history, and essence of Uji and Kyoto in a truly unforgettable way.

Try the unique experience of learning the traditional Japanese way of making matcha tea! Lectures will be given by a tea master who holds Japan's highest tea certification, "Japanese Tea Instructor". Using organic matcha from Kyoto, guests can experience making matcha themselves with a tea whisk. The art of Japanese tea brewing is highly technical, requiring a special apprenticeship not only in the use of utensils, but also in understanding the nature of tea, water temperature and time management. A single difference in preparation can completely change the final result. By learning the technique of tea brewing, you'll be able to integrate it easily into your daily life from now on and feel the Japanese history behind the process. At the end, you'll have the chance to taste what you've prepared and take photos!