Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master Kanazawa Machiya

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1 hour 10 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step inside a 100-year-old machiya in Kanazawa’s Nishi Chaya geisha district for a completely private tea ceremony.
Your host Yuta has practiced tea for 19 years in the Enshu-ryū tradition, rooted in samurai culture. This is not a group workshop — it is an intimate ceremony performed exclusively for you, in a tea room with tatami and tokonoma alcove.
During the 70-minute session, you will:
∙Watch a full tea ceremony demonstration
∙Whisk your own bowl of matcha (thin tea)
∙Enjoy traditional dry sweets (higashi)
∙Ask anything — about tea, aesthetics, or Kanazawa
∙Take a commemorative photo
Completely private. No other guests. No rush.
English-guided throughout.
Please note:
∙ Socks recommended
∙ Additional guests: ¥12,000/person (max 5) — contact us in advance

What's Included

Hands-on matcha preparation (make your own bowl of thin tea)
Fully private tea ceremony (no shared sessions)
Traditional Japanese dry sweets (higashi)
Commemorative photo
Use of a private tea room in a 100-year-old machiya
English narration and Q&A throughout
Tea ceremony demonstration by a practitioner with 19 years of experience
Transportation to/from venue

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Come directly to 2-3-28 Nomachi, Kanazawa. Look for a traditional wooden machiya with a small sign “TEA BASE” beside the entrance. Your host Yuta will greet you at the door. 10 min by taxi from Kanazawa Station, or 5 min walk from Nishi Chaya District. Please arrive 5 minutes early.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

∙ Completely private session — no shared groups, just you and your host
∙ Guided by a tea master with 19 years of Urasenke training
∙ Held inside a beautifully preserved 100-year-old machiya townhouse
∙ Located in Kanazawa’s historic Nishi Chaya geisha district
∙ Hands-on: make your own matcha using a bamboo whisk (chasen)

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Supplied by Tea master

Tags

Historical Tours
Cooking Classes
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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