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Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master

5.0(40)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 40 reviews1 h 10 minFree cancellationBy Tea master
Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master

About this activity

From ¥9,900 p.p. (min. 2) | Same-day OK — book up to 2 hours before. Fully private, no strangers, just your group. A 19-year tea master guides you through authentic Enshu-ryū ceremony in a 100-year-old machiya in Kanazawa’s Nishi Chaya geisha district.

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.

· 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: ¥9,900/person (max 5)

What's included

  • ✓Hands-on matcha preparation (make your own bowl of thin tea)
  • ✓Fully private tea ceremony (no shared sessions)
  • ✓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

Not included

  • ✕Transportation to/from venue

Meeting and pickup

  • 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.

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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