4 Kanazawa Tea Tours Worth the Airfare

1.Kanazawa: Kenrokuen Tea Ceremony Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,139 reviews · 1 hour · from $35Our pick

At Kenrokutei in Kenrokuen Garden, an English-speaking guide introduces the history and etiquette of tea before a tea master performs the ceremony. You will taste wagashi sweets, watch each careful movement, and whisk your own matcha with help. The room is quiet and traditional, though the garden entrance fee is extra and the room itself has no garden view.

“The Manager of the Store was super nice and spread a very calm atmosphere. I felt relaxed and home :) I strongly recommend it !! Aregato ! Greets Mario”

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2.Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 75 reviews · from $156

Spend a full day walking through Kanazawa with an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Akari, Gareth, or Daniel. Visit samurai homes, Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa Castle, Kenroku-en, Higashi-chaya, and the historic Shima geisha house. Matcha, wagashi, and entry fees are included, but lunch is not.

“Lee was a wonderful, engaging & informative guide with fabulous knowledge of the city, history & culture. We all learnt a lot & thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We're all family group ranging from 70-11yrs old and everyone loved the tour. We highly recommend all visitors to Kanazawa do this tour!”

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3.Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $151Top rated

Spend about nine hours walking from Kanazawa Station through samurai homes, Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden, and two geisha districts. The tour includes matcha with wagashi, garden and preserved geisha-house admission, lunch recommendations, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Mike, Garrett, Lee, and Akari adjust the pace for the group.

“Garett our guide was exceptional! He was well versed in the culture and history of the landmarks we visited. This experience allowed me to appreciate the tour of Kanazawa in a more meaningful way. I would recommend Garrett for this tour!”

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4.Kenrokuen Tea Ceremony Experience in Kanazawa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $39

At Kenrokutei in Kanazawa’s Kenrokuen Garden, a tea master demonstrates the steps of Japanese tea preparation, explains the meaning behind each movement, and lets you make your own matcha. You’ll also enjoy traditional wagashi sweets, receive an English explanation, and choose a standing-style ceremony if floor sitting is difficult. The group is limited to four people.

“We had the opportunity to learn about the history and spirit of tea ceremony in a beautiful tea room. While enjoying the matcha prepared by the teacher, We also had the wonderful experience of making matcha myself. When I visit Kanazawa again, I definitely want to make a reservation. Thank you so much!!”

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