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KYOTO

Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience

A Japanese cultural practice that originated in Kyoto, take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony with a licensed tea ceremony instructor. Enjoy high-quality Kyoto matcha and intricate Japanese sweets, as you learn about tea ceremony etiquette.

from¥11,000
(18)
With dessert
Private Experience
Food Tours
TOKYO

Traditional Tea Ceremony in Ginza

Experience the ancient ritual of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the heart of Ginza, Tokyo. Enjoy the calming atmosphere of the tea house while learning the intricacies of this time-honored practice and its spiritual significance.

from¥3,500
(9)
Near station
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Mochi and Traditional Sweets Making with Tea Ceremony

A delicate craft, learn the art of wagashi and transform a mixture of sweet bean paste and mochi into delightfully artistic sweets! These sweet creations are complemented by the cup of matcha tea that you’ll also learn to whip up.

from¥14,000
(21)
With recipe
Food Tours
KYOTO

Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya

Discover the warmth of Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) during this traditional Japanese tea ceremony at a renovated townhouse in Kyoto. Join tea master Randy Channell for a peaceful tea ritual featuring Kyoto matcha and local sweets.

from¥6,500
(3)
Tea experience
Food Tours
KYOTO

Kyoto Tea Farm Tour, Tasting, and Lunch in Scenic Wazuka

Visit the town of Wazuka-cho, recognized as a Scenic Property of Kyoto Prefecture. Producing nearly half Kyoto’s tea, at Wazuka-cho, you can tour the farm and factory, have a tasty lunch featuring tea soba, and join a tasting with 9 types of tea.

from¥15,400
(12)
Regional food
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tea Ceremony Experience in Asakusa

Experience a time-honored piece of Japanese culture in Asakusa, Tokyo’s traditional district. Learn about the art and history of Japanese tea ceremonies, and try your hand at preparing and serving your own matcha!

from¥3,500
(2)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Traditional Sweets (Nerikiri) Making with Tea Ceremony

Spend a delightful afternoon crafting tiny edible works of art! During this wagashi class in Tokyo, you’ll make four Japanese confections with designs that are inspired by the current season. Then, whip up a bowl of matcha to pair with the sweets.

from¥12,000
(5)
Rain or shine
Food Tours
KYOTO

Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony near Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kiyomizu-dera Temple, this traditional tea ceremony is held in Kyoto, the city where tea culture first emerged in Japan. Amid all the sightseeing, take a moment to slow down with a bowl of matcha.

from¥5,000
(2)
Learn etiquette
Food Tours
KYOTO

Totally Tea: Ceremony, Tasting, & Making Experience in Kyoto

Observe, savor, and brew at this tea ceremony experience in Kyoto! Guided by a professional tea ceremony instructor, you’ll witness a tea ceremony, taste premium tea from Kyoto, then try your hand at brewing some of your own.

from¥3,000
Food Tours
KYOTO

Private Tea Ceremony Next to a UNESCO World Heritage Site

At a teahouse located next to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ryoan-ji, experience a private tea ceremony overlooking a Japanese garden. This immersive and restorative ritual will leave you feeling relaxed and zen.

from¥12,000
(1)
Private Experience
Food Tours
KYOTO

Japanese Tea & Zen: Private Ceremony & Tasting in Kyoto

Travel to the samurai era and experience the elegance of a private Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto! Enjoy two kinds of powdered green tea and traditional sweets, then participate in a private tea ceremony before learning how to make tea yourself.

from¥6,600
Wear kimono
Private Experience
Food Tours
KYOTO

Experience a Tea Ceremony in a 130-Year-Old Tearoom in Kyoto

Experience a Japanese tea ceremony in a 130-year-old townhouse in Kyoto! Learn about the history, culture, and etiquette of this ancient ritual, enjoy matcha with traditional Japanese sweets, and learn how to make matcha the traditional way.

from¥4,000
(2)
Learn etiquette
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Dessert-Making in Kyoto: Mochi Ice, Dango, Matcha, & More

Make traditional Japanese desserts at a wagashi-making class near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto! Spend time in a traditional home, make then enjoy 3 wagashi sweets & matcha tea.

from¥12,000
(4)
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Osaka Dessert Workshop: Matcha Parfait & Japanese Sweets

Become a dessert-making pro at Saeko’s sweets workshop in Osaka! Learn how to make matcha ice cream and a range of Japanese desserts like warabi mochi, shiratama dango, & kuromitsu. End the experience by indulging in your handmade sweets & tea.

from¥9,000
(5)
With dessert
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tea Ceremony and Wagashi Making in Traditional Tea Room

Join this captivating, culturally immersive experience in the heart of Tokyo, in the tranquil setting of a traditional Japanese tea room. Enjoy a Japanese tea ceremony guided by a local expert, and learn about its history and etiquette.

from¥7,000
(3)
Learn etiquette
Food Tours
TOKYO

Vegan Ginza Tour

Explore the vegan scene in glitzy Ginza! Join us for an exclusive, 4-hour walking tour featuring traditional Japanese sweets, a tasty plant-based ramen, and more. Perfect for vegans, friends of vegans, or anyone who wants to try something new!

from¥13,900
With green tea
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class With a Chef in Ikebukuro

Prepare and enjoy two of Japan’s favorite dishes, gyoza dumplings and ramen noodles, in this family-friendly class only a few minutes’ walk from Ikebukuro Station! Learn the methods and recipes to make these classic dishes with a pro chef.

from¥12,000
(4)
Food Tours
TOKYO

Private Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony & Wagashi in Tokyo

A genuine Japanese tea ceremony experience with interactive tea preparation and a lecture on the cultural significance and history of the ceremony. Enjoy the tea you make with traditional Japanese confections meant to be paired with matcha tea.

from¥6,600
(2)
Tea experience
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Nerikiri and Mochi Wagashi Making Class in Bunkyo, Tokyo

A family-like atmosphere makes this lesson more than a way to make sweets – it’s a way to build connections! Make fruit daifuku, colorful dango skewers, and nerikiri confectioneries in a certified wagashi teacher’s home overlooking the Kanda river!

from¥12,000
(3)
With green tea
Food Tours
KYOTO

Kyoto Matcha Green Tea Tour in Uji with Lunch

Calling all matcha lovers! Uji, Kyoto is famed for its high-quality green tea. Tour the tea-making district, enjoy a tasting of various matcha teas, enjoy tea-flavored ice cream and wagashi sweets, and have a lunch of traditional Japanese dishes.

from¥24,300
(4)
Shopping time
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Nerikiri-Making and Matcha: the Flowers and Flavors of Japan

Use traditional wagashi molds to form delicate sweets in the form of Japan’s seasonal flowers while you sip hand-made matcha tea.

from¥8,700
(2)
With matcha
Food Tours
TOKYO

Back to Edo: Sensoji and Asakusa Food Tour

Centered on historic Asakusa, this tour covers Sensoji Temple (Tokyo’s oldest temple) and the neighboring Nakamise Shopping Street. Hear stories about the area from local guides and get insight into Japanese dining etiquette and food culture.

from¥24,300
(6)
Shopping time
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Make Japanese Sweets (Nerikiri) & Matcha with Nariko (Kyoto)

Unleash your inner confectionary artist with a nerikiri-making class in Kyoto! Join Nariko to learn how to make 5 different nerikiri (Japanese wagashi sweets) then enjoy a matcha-making & tasting experience.

from¥10,000
(2)
Near station
Food Tours
KYOTO

Tea Ceremony, Matcha & Wagashi Making in a Kyoto Home

Join a tea ceremony experience in Kyoto! Learn about the history of Japanese tea, watch a ceremonial matcha demonstration, and make and enjoy matcha and traditional wagashi sweets. You’ll leave with newfound knowledge and unforgettable memories!

from¥8,000
(1)
Food Tours
KYOTO

Kyoto Tea Town Tour for Matcha Lovers

Come to Uji, Kyoto – the birthplace of tea in Japan – for a hands-on tea experience. Grind tea leaves, whisk your own bowl of matcha, attend an authentic tea ceremony at a beautiful tea house, and indulge in a meal of tea soba and matcha rice cakes.

from¥20,000
(1)
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tea Ceremony (Sado), Matcha, & Wagashi-Making in Tokyo

Make wagashi (traditional Japanese desserts), matcha, & enjoy a tea ceremony (sado) demonstration in Tokyo’s quaint Setagaya neighborhood. This experience includes an expert, English-speaking guide & a take-home souvenir.

from¥8,000
(1)
with matcha learn etiquette
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Ikebukuro Home Cooking Class (Tamagoyaki and Sushi Rolls)

Great for families, this cooking class is near Ikebukuro, Tokyo’s pop culture and anime mecca! Learn how to make sushi rolls and tamagoyaki rolled omelet with a professional chef, and enjoy them with matcha green tea and wagashi sweets.

from¥12,000
Food Tours
AICHI

Nishio Matcha Tea Tour in Aichi: From Farm to Teahouse

Nishio City is Japan’s top producer of matcha. Here, don a traditional tea-picking outfit, see how matcha is processed from whole tea leaves, and use a stone mill to grind your own. Then immerse your senses in a tea ceremony with sweets.

from¥16,000
(1)
With lunch
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An absolutely amazing experience. We enjoyed every moment. Our host was lovely and offered plenty of help and great instructions, and fun. Thank you
Ashley Mason
November 12, 2024
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Nerikiri-Making and Matcha: the Flowers and Flavors of Japan
Cooking Classes
Alina, our guide, was truly exceptional. She had a wealth of knowledge about wonderful vegan experiences in the Ginza area of Tokyo. She also shared her insights into Japanese culture and history that gave us new insights and appreciation for this wonderful country. We highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in experiencing the vegan side of central Tokyo.
John Jones
November 11, 2024
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Vegan Ginza Tour
Food Tours
Very fun and informative!
Margaret Leighton
November 11, 2024
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Tea Ceremony and Wagashi Making in Traditional Tea Room
Food Tours
This was one of the best cooking classes I have ever done! The class takes place in a home kitchen and our interpreter met us at the station and walked us to our class. Everything was provided for us and the ingredients and methods were explained and demonstrated before we got hands on with gyoza and ramen making. You also get a sheet to take home so you don’t need to remember the recipes. Making matcha tea was a nice touch. Our hosts also took us on a short tour of a local temple after the class. I highly recommended this experience.
Tony Shaw
November 11, 2024
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Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class With a Chef in Ikebukuro
Cooking Classes
The kimono dressing and Japanese tea ceremony was a wonderful, immersive experience. Being dressed in a traditional kimono was a unique way to connect with Japanese culture, and the tea ceremony that followed was just as fascinating. The host’s enthusiasm brought each step to life, and I learned so much about the traditions. A truly special experience I’d recommend to anyone wanting to explore Japanese culture in a beautiful, meaningful way.
Ymke de weijer
November 05, 2024
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Kimono Experience & Japanese Tea Ceremony Near Tokyo Disney
Food Tours

Discover the World of Matcha Food Experiences

Matcha, a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves, has taken the culinary world by storm. Known for its vibrant green color and health benefits, it is not only a popular choice for beverages but also a stunning ingredient in a variety of dishes. Japan, the home of matcha, offers a range of food experiences for enthusiasts and newcomers alike. From traditional tea ceremonies to innovative culinary creations, exploring matcha food experiences can be a delightful journey of taste and culture.

Unveiling Authentic Matcha Experiences

One way to immerse yourself in the world of matcha is by participating in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. These ceremonies are more than just a drink; they are a cultural performance where every movement and gesture is steeped in history and meaning. As you sip the rich, frothy matcha, you become part of the centuries-old tradition that honors harmony, respect, and tranquility.

For those seeking a culinary adventure, Japan’s matcha experiences extend well beyond the tea room. Indulge in matcha-themed meals where each dish highlights the unique flavors of this powdered tea. From savory to sweet, matcha adds a distinct nuance to culinary creations. Imagine tasting matcha-infused noodles, where the earthiness of the green tea pairs beautifully with umami-rich broths. Desserts like matcha ice cream, mochi, and cakes celebrate the delicate sweetness and slightly bitter undertones of the tea, offering a refreshing close to any meal.

Join Contemporary Matcha Creations

For those who love modern culinary thrills, Japan also offers innovative matcha experiences that integrate this traditional ingredient into contemporary cuisine. This includes matcha lattes accompanied by Instagram-worthy latte art, and matcha pastries that put a spin on classic desserts. You might also find matcha used in unexpected items like coffee, craft cocktails, or even savory dishes where its flavor complements and enhances various ingredients.

Participating in these unique matcha food experiences allows you to engage with a community of food enthusiasts and provides an opportunity to learn more about the versatility of matcha as an ingredient. Whether you are a matcha aficionado looking to deepen your appreciation or a curious newcomer wanting to broaden your palate, these experiences offer something for everyone.

Matcha's multifaceted nature not only elevates the taste of classic dishes but also encourages culinary innovation worldwide. Join the ranks of those who have discovered the pleasures of matcha through these incredible food experiences, and embark on a journey that delights the senses and celebrates Japanese tradition.