Tea ceremony

Tea ceremony experiences across Japan on Wabunka are hosted by tea practitioners who guide you through whisking matcha, the sweets served with it and the manners of the tea room. Locations include Kyoto, Tokyo and Osaka. English support is included.

Wabunka lists 44 tea ceremony experiences across Japan, from ¥14,100 (JPY) per person. Experiences last 60 to 240 minutes, and experiential stays are 1 night.

Tea ceremony experiences in Japan

44 experiences found

Geisha, Tea ceremony

Maiko Tea and Entertainment with Behind-the-Scenes Insights at Kyoto’s Oldest Geisha District

Kyoto

90mins

Temples & Shrines, Tea ceremony, Japanese Gardens

Tour World Heritage Site Ninna-ji Temple with Exclusive Access to Private Areas and Tea Ceremony

Kyoto

150mins

Bonsai, Tea ceremony

Bonsai Creation and Tea Ceremony at Master Kunio Kobayashi’s Shunkaen Bonsai Museum

Tokyo

100mins

Experiential Stays, Hiking & Cycling, Tea ceremony

[Experiential Stay] Escape into the Forests of a National Park Near Osaka with an Overnight Ryokan Stay and Tea Ceremony

Osaka

1night

Tea ceremony

Nakamura Tokichi, Uji Relaxed Tea Ceremony Experience with Tea Milling

Kyoto

60mins

Tea ceremony

Authentic Japanese Tea ceremony in a private tea room of the prestigious Master

Tokyo

80mins

Tea ceremony

Nakamura Tokichi, Uji Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience with Hands-on Green Tea Milling

Kyoto

150mins

Other crafts, Tea ceremony

Experience Tea Whisk Making and Threading at a 500-Year-Old Workshop in Nara, Trusted by Shoguns

Nara

150mins

Tea ceremony

The Way of Tea, Taught by a Belgium-born Master in a Kyoto Tea Ceremony

Kyoto

130mins

Calligraphy, Tea ceremony

Experience Calligraphy and Tea Ceremony in a Kyoto Tea Room – Japanese Culture as Introduced by Calligrapher Tyjun Nagayama

Kyoto

150mins

Tea ceremony

Tea Ceremony with Seasonal Light Meal in an Authentic Tearoom in Kyoto

Kyoto

100mins

Ikebana, Tea ceremony

Ikebana and Tea Ceremony for the Four Seasons - At a Traditional Machiya Residence in Kyoto

Kyoto

120mins

Tea ceremony, Wagashi Sweets

Venture into the World of Top Grade Organic Matcha and Matcha Sweets at a Longstanding Tea Producer in Uji, Kyoto

Kyoto

150mins

Tea ceremony, Wagashi Sweets

Relaxing Tea Ceremony with Exclusive Treats from a Historical Kyoto Confectioner

Kyoto

90mins

Tea ceremony

Meditation, Rituals, and Matcha at a Tea House in Takagamine, Kyoto

Kyoto

120mins

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

Experiential Stays, Tea ceremony

[Experiential Stay] Private Tea Experience and Stay at Sumiya, a Historic Ryokan in Kyoto

Kyoto

1night

Kaiseki, Tea ceremony, Geisha

Enjoy Traditional Architecture & Kaiseki Lunch at a Historic Restaurant — Includes Tea Ceremony

Tokyo

180mins

Frequently asked questions

Where can I try a tea ceremony experience in Japan?

Wabunka lists 44 tea ceremony experiences across Japan, with hosts in Kyoto, Tokyo and Osaka.

How much does a tea ceremony experience in Japan cost?

Starting prices for tea ceremony experiences across Japan range from ¥14,100 to ¥230,975 (JPY) per person. Prices are per person and include tax. Options, season, and group size can raise the final price.

Can I join a tea ceremony 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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