Macha & Tea

Matcha and tea experiences across Japan on Wabunka take you from tea fields and merchants to the tea bowl, with specialists explaining each type of Japanese tea. Locations include Kyoto, Tokyo and Hiroshima. An English-speaking host or interpreter is included.

Wabunka lists 22 matcha and tea experiences across Japan, from ¥17,812 (JPY) per person. Experiences last 60 to 180 minutes, and experiential stays are 1 night.

Matcha & Tea experiences in Japan

22 experiences found

Zen meditation, Japanese Gardens, Matcha & Tea

Special Temple Tour and Zazen Meditation at Kyoto’s Komyo-in, Called the "Rainbow Moss Temple"

Kyoto

80mins

Matcha & Tea, Farm Tours

Tea Plantation Tour and Organic Green Tea Tasting in the Birthplace of Japanese Green Tea, Kyoto

Kyoto

150mins

Geisha, Matcha & Tea

Sumptuous Tea Time and Maiko Entertainment at Art Deco Landmark Fortune Garden Kyoto

Kyoto

60mins

Geisha, Matcha & Tea

Enter Tokyo’s Hidden Geisha World: A Private Tea Experience at a Historic Ryotei in Kagurazaka

Tokyo

90mins

Matcha & Tea, Tea ceremony

Japanese Tea Culture Experience & Tea-Based Lunch in Sakai, Osaka — Sen no Rikyu's Hometown

Osaka

120mins

Tea ceremony, Sumi-e ink painting, Matcha & Tea

Steep Yourself in the Playful Erudition of Bunjin Sencha – the Literary and Artistic Salon Culture of the Edo Period – for a Deeper Appreciation of Tea, Ink Painting, and Conversation

Osaka

80mins

Temples & Shrines, Japanese Gardens, Matcha & Tea

Private Tour of a Rock Garden in a Historic Kyoto Temple—Includes Gyoza Meditation

Kyoto

100mins

Zen meditation, Traditional Music, Matcha & Tea

Zen Meditation and Shakuhachi on a Noh Stage: Find Inner Balance in Kyoto

Kyoto

105mins

Experiential Stays, Temples & Shrines, Tea ceremony

[Experiential Stay] Experience a Private Tour of a 1,300-Year-Old Temple in Komatsu with a Tea Ceremony and Goma Fire Ritual

Kanazawa & Around

1night

Tea ceremony, Matcha & Tea

The Tea Tradition and Craft of Hida: A Unique Tea Experience with Masterful Woodcarving and Traditional Tea Rooms

Gifu/Hida Takayama

130mins

Tea ceremony, Matcha & Tea

【April to November Only】Communion with the Forest through Craft and a Guided Forest Walk – Lacquer Traditions and Tea Ceremony in Hida-Takayama –

Gifu/Hida Takayama

150mins

Zen meditation, Matcha & Tea, Hiking & Cycling

Reconnect with the Natural World with Zazen Meditation and Tea Crafted from Local Forest Herbs at the Foot of Mt. Fuji

Mt.Fuji & Around

180mins

Pottery & Ceramics, Art & Museums, Matcha & Tea

Private Tour of Ohi Museum in Kanazawa With Toshio Ohi Chozaemon XI—Enjoy Matcha in Ohi Ware

Kanazawa & Around

60mins

Matcha & Tea, Sake & Alcohol Tastings, Wagashi Sweets

Learn the Art of Japanese Tea and Savor Traditional Brews and Seasonal Tea Cocktails with a Tea Master for an Evening

Tokyo

90mins

Wagashi Sweets, Cooking Classes, Matcha & Tea

Capture Fleeting Scenes of Nature Through Artistic Uiro-Mochi Wagashi Design in Tokyo

Tokyo

120mins

Matcha & Tea

Explore the Fascinating World of Japanese Tea in an Evening with a Tea Master in Okayama

Okayama/Kurashiki

70mins

Tea ceremony, Matcha & Tea

Experience the Samurai Tea Ceremony of the Ueda Soko School in Hiroshima near Miyajima

Hiroshima

90mins

Temples & Shrines, Zen meditation, Matcha & Tea

Experience Ancient Japanese Traditions and Beliefs with a Private Tour of a 1200-Year-Old Temple on Miyajima led by a Temple Monk

Hiroshima

120mins

Frequently asked questions

Where can I try a matcha and tea experience in Japan?

Wabunka lists 22 matcha and tea experiences across Japan, with hosts in Kyoto, Tokyo and Hiroshima.

How much does a matcha and tea experience in Japan cost?

Starting prices for matcha and tea experiences across Japan range from ¥17,812 to ¥74,875 (JPY) per person. Prices are per person and include tax. Options, season, and group size can raise the final price.

Can I join a matcha and tea experience in Japan if I don't speak Japanese?

Yes. Every experience on Wabunka includes an English-speaking host or an interpreter in the price.

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