Imperial-Exclusive Tea Experience: Japan’s Only Royal Tea Tasting

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Step into one of the most exclusive tea experiences in Japan.
This is the only tea house officially recognized as a royal purveyor, serving tea once reserved for the Japanese Imperial Family.
In an intimate luxury setting, you will be guided by expert tea masters through traditional Japanese tea brewing and tasting — using rare, award-winning teas found nowhere else.
Discover the history, craftsmanship, and refined flavors behind Japan’s highest level of tea culture.

This experience is designed for travelers seeking something truly once-in-a-lifetime:
authentic, prestigious, and unavailable to the public.

Highlights:
Japan’s only Imperial-exclusive tea house experience
Learn professional tea brewing techniques from masters
Taste rare teas served at the highest level of Japanese tradition
A luxury cultural experience for discerning travelers

Perfect for tea lovers, luxury travelers, and those seeking unforgettable cultural immersion.

Example Menu

Main

Japanese Tea(Sencha)

Sencha is Japan’s most popular type of green tea, known for its fresh aroma, delicate sweetness, and rich umami flavor.

What's Included

Photo opportunities throughout
A Professional Local Guide
Souvenir fee
Tea tasting fee

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting in front of Gokokuji Station. They are holding a signboard for our inbound tour service "YURAGI," so please use that as a reference point to meet up. If you have trouble finding them, you can contact the guide directly via WhatsApp or phone.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Enjoy Japan’s most prestigious tea tasting experience at the country’s only tea house officially appointed as a purveyor to the Imperial Household.

In this exclusive program, an expert tea master will personally guide you through a refined tasting of rare, premium teas, including exceptional selections once presented to the Japanese Imperial Family and award-winning teas highly recognized both in Japan and internationally. As you compare multiple varieties, you will discover the differences in aroma, umami richness, and lingering finish—an experience unavailable through ordinary tea tastings.

You will also learn the essential techniques for brewing authentic sencha, including proper water temperature control, steeping time, and handling of tea leaves. Guests will then take part in a hands-on brewing session, preparing tea themselves with careful support from the tea master, making this experience accessible even for beginners.

Set in a calm and elegant atmosphere, this luxury cultural experience offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the depth and sophistication of Japan’s highest tea tradition.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by YURAGI

Tags

Historical Tours
Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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