Nishio Matcha Story｜Tea Ceremony & Matcha Kaiseki Journey

5.0(2)4 h 15 minBy Tourism Designers Co., Ltd.

About this activity

Highlights

-Journey into Nishio, Japan’s historic hometown of premium matcha cultivation

-Discover the story of matcha through stone-milling, tea ceremony, and whisking

-Learn from a licensed tea master in a noble family’s historic tea room

-Conclude with a refined Kaiseki (multi-course meal) inspired by the fragrance of matcha

Tour Overview

For centuries, Nishio has been revered as Japan’s hometown of matcha, where ideal climate and pure waters create tea of deep umami and vivid color. This experience invites you into that legacy: observe a formal tea ceremony in a historic tea room, then whisk your own bowl with guidance from a tea master. Mill your own matcha using a traditional stone grinder and learn the cultural story behind Nishio tea from a local guide. Conclude with a seasonal kaiseki meal infused with premium Nishio matcha at a restored traditional residence, savoring the harmony of flavor, history, and place.

What's included

✓Round-trip taxi transportation (meeting point to venues)
✓Hands-on matcha whisking experience
✓Seasonal kaiseki dinner featuring matcha-inspired dishes
✓Tea ceremony led by a licensed tea master
✓Matcha stone-milling experience
✓English-speaking guide
✓Travel Insurance

Not included

✕Transportation to the meeting point
✕Drinks during dinner
✕Guide gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Your interpreter guide will be waiting for you holding your name board.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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