Where to Sit Down: The 11 Best Hiroshima Tea Tours

1.Hiroshima Local guided Hiking Tour&Open-air Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · from $109Our pick

Start at Hiroshima Station with guides such as Nana, Michi, or Naomi, then climb 500 steps through shrine paths on Mt. Futaba. You’ll visit Hiroshima Toshogu, Kinko Inari, and the Futabayama Peace Pagoda, pause for forest bathing, and enjoy Nodate tea with views of Hiroshima, the Seto Inland Sea, and Miyajima. The small-group tour lasts about three hours.

“Our guide Nana was knowledgeable and kind. She led us on a hike up a mountain path of shrines, ending at a Buddhist relic. Along the way, she guided us through Shinto practices and explained their meanings. She even helped translate ouRead more”

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2.Kimono and Tea Ceremony in Miyajima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $85

Meet near Miyajima’s ferry port, choose from more than 100 kimono, and receive help dressing before a tea master demonstrates the ceremony. You’ll learn how to drink and prepare matcha, enjoy a sweet, and take photos in the temple garden. The one-hour session suits visitors age six and up.

“This was an incredible experience. One of the big things I wanted to do while I was in Japan was be apart of an authentic tea ceremony and they delivered on all fronts. The staff really made us feel comfortable and that we made the most out of the experience.”

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3.An Amazing set of Cultural experience: Kimono, Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $132

At Tokujuji Temple on Miyajima, Okeiko Japan helps you choose and put on a kimono before guiding you through tea ceremony and calligraphy. You will whisk your own matcha, practice Japanese characters, and receive photographs of the experience. Small groups, English explanations, and morning or afternoon times make this a relaxed cultural stop.

“An amazing experience with Kimono Outfits a Tea ceremony and a fantastic calligraphy lesson The staff were so friendly and authentic”

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4.Hiroshima: Morning Hiking Tour with Open-air Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

Start early at Hiroshima Station with a Japanese or English-speaking guide such as Naomi, Nana, Mimi, or Michiyo. Walk through Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine and Kinko Inari Shrine, climb about 500 steps to the Peace Pagoda, then pause for forest bathing and a relaxed outdoor matcha ceremony with views toward Hiroshima, the Seto Inland Sea, and Miyajima.

“Nana was my guide and I had an enjoyable tour of a local Shrine and tea ceremony with an excellent view of the city. I thought the bathing ceremony was a swim after a hike but was instead a sensory meditation session, which was a pleasant experience if you give it a go. I had a few questions that couldn't be answered about the Shrine or worship habits, which could benefit having a priest or Shrine worker help with. I enjoyed the hike and it wasn't too hard. It was a pleasant morning with a few spots for great photo opportunities. I would recommend giving this a go.”

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5.Cultural Activities :Kimono, tea ceremony, Calligraphy and Amulet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $171

At Tokuju-ji Temple on Miyajima, you spend about two hours in a kimono and traditional apron while learning Japanese calligraphy, taking part in a tea ceremony, and making an amulet. Your teachers explain each activity, take photos during the lessons, and email them to you afterward. The small group is capped at 10 people.

“We arrived a little early so we could wear some kimonos. Then one of the hosts took our photos in the beautiful garden. Then we learned how to prepare matcha and perform a tea ceremony. Then we did some calligraphy. You select which kRead more”

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6.Home Made Onigiri and Matcha Cooking Class in Hiroshima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $81

At 10:30 am near Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, you’ll make two onigiri flavors, miso soup, and matcha with Japanese hosts including Midori and Weiko. The small class welcomes children, offers a toy area, and ends with wagashi. Pickup may be available, and the Atomic Bomb Dome is a five-minute walk away.

“This was great way to spend a morning. Lots of learning, laughing and good was delicious! Great location right next to Peace Park too.”

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7.Tea Ceremony Experience near Atomic Bomb Dome

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 1 hour · from $45Best value

Five minutes from Hiroshima’s Atomic Bomb Dome, this one-hour tea experience with English-speaking guide Yurie combines seasonal Japanese sweets, a visit to a working tatami tea room, and a relaxed table-style matcha ceremony. You’ll taste two cups of matcha, prepare tea yourself, hear how the shop survived the atomic bombing, and browse traditional confectionery afterward.

“Dear Yurie, With deepest respect and warmest thanks, Your tea ceremony was a moment of quiet grace — a still pond in the rush of modern travel. The care, the calm, the spirit — all steeped beautifully into each cup. It was a true honour. We return to the world lighter, gentler… and far more respectful of the proper way to express our traditions. With heartfelt appreciation and peace from the family Govaert, From the lowlands of Holland — now a little more closer to Japan‘s cultural heritage. Arigatou gozaimashita Warm regards, Nancy and Alan”

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8.Hiroshima: Kimono, Koto, and Simple Tea Ceremony Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1h 30m · from $76

In a Japanese-style home near Hiroshima’s Atomic Bomb Dome, Kazuko Mensing dresses you in kimono and guides you through koto, matcha, simple tea ceremony, board games, photos, and more. She speaks English, has studied koto for 40 years, and shares a personal Hiroshima story as a second-generation bomb survivor. The private 90-minute visit costs $76 per person.

“Excellent, the hostess is very kind and the activities are interesting. As my tour of the city was cancelled this morning, she offered for her husband, an American historian, to do a 2h tour. For a price of course, but that’s normal and I’ll get a refund of the same amount for the other tour anyway 😊”

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9.Private Tea Ceremony Experience in Hiroshima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $71

At a traditional tea room in Hiroshima, a certified tea master explains the history and spirit of chado, demonstrates the ceremony with a seasonal sweet, then guides you as you whisk your own matcha. The private 45-minute session is offered in English or Japanese. Tea used at the 2023 G7 summit and bamboo whisks are available to buy.

“Give yourself plenty of time to arrive. The room is on the second floor. The ceremony is very organized and we felt absolutely comfortable with our minimal Japanese. You will have an amazing time and learn so much! Highly recommend!”

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10.Home Experience: Tea Ceremony & Moss Garden Walk(Day trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $130

Meet guide Naomy near JR Kabe Station and ride about an hour into a peaceful rural valley. At her 200-year-old Japanese farmhouse, you will cook lunch, drink matcha, explore a private moss garden, and choose between a river walk, forest walk, or other local activities. The private tour lasts about seven hours.

“I was swayed by the train from Hiroshima station and had no time to imagine what it would be like, so I was relieved to see Naomi welcoming me with a smile from the moment I arrived. The house I visited was 200 years old, quaint, cool in sRead moreAuto-translated”

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11.Private Hiroshima Matcha & Wagashi Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $55

Join Sachi in central Hiroshima for a casual matcha and wagashi lesson. You’ll choose your own tea and sweets, browse tea utensils, walk about 1.2 kilometers through covered arcades, then whisk matcha at a table-and-chair rental space. This is a friendly introduction to Japanese tea culture, not a formal tatami-room ceremony.

“"Had a blast on Sachi's short trip to Japan! We explored traditional tea houses and sweet shops, and I soaked up everything about tea — history, types, tools, and how to make matcha. Turns out, green tea and Japanese sweets are total BFFs! Super cool and a great way to learn about Japanese culture."”

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