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Matcha in Japan: The 15 Best Experiences

36 tours  ·  from $22 a head

Grinding, whisking, or just drinking it properly for once. The 15 below run from a twenty-minute mill session in Uji to a full class with sweets in Tokyo, priced and clear about how much you actually do.

World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience - The Heijo Palace site from the coach
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World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience

1.World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,573 reviews · from $129Our pick

Travel from Kyoto to Nara and Uji with an English-speaking guide such as Nanami, Yuta, Mai, or At-Chan. Visit Todai-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Nara Park, Byodoin Temple, and the Uji tea district. The day includes a hands-on matcha-making lesson, with a Japanese lunch available as an add-on.

“This was probably my favorite experience we have had in Japan so far, and a big reason for that was our tour guide Nanami. She was incredibly knowledgeable and focused on ensuring all her guests had a good time. I loved the variety oRead more”

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Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set - The hosts make the difference
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Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

2.Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 744 reviews · from $21Best value

In Asakusa, an English-speaking host such as Shuri, Rino, Hiya, or Nama guides you through matcha’s story, preparation, and ceremonial whisking. You sit with traditional tools, make your own tea, and enjoy it with seasonal Japanese sweets. The relaxed one-hour class suits beginners, families, and anyone wanting culture without a formal tea ceremony.

“I had a very enjoyable experience with matcha. I tried making it for the first time, and it was very tasty and the staff was very fun and attentive. I highly recommend it if you are ever in Asakusa, Tokyo.”

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Kyoto: Tea Museum Tickets and Matcha Grinding Experience - The Chazuna museum gives the workshop a useful frame
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Kyoto: Tea Museum Tickets and Matcha Grinding Experience

3.Kyoto: Tea Museum Tickets and Matcha Grinding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 739 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

At Chazuna in Uji, an English-speaking instructor guides you through tea history, tencha grinding, and matcha preparation. You will whisk and drink your own tea, then explore interactive museum displays. Instructors including Hideko and Keiko have been praised for warm, funny teaching, while the museum adds useful context.

“The women guiding us through the Matcha experience were very warm and welcoming. From interesting facts about Matcha production to taking pictures of the participants and explaining everything in detail this was a thoroughly great and enjoyable experience we would always come back to and warmly recommend to everyone.”

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Matcha Making Class in Osaka with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set - Starting at Higashishinsaibashi
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Matcha Making Class in Osaka with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

4.Matcha Making Class in Osaka with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 509 reviews · from $21

At Matcha Making Osaka in Higashishinsaibashi, an English-speaking host such as Momo, Fuko, Yui, or Matty guides you through matcha’s background, preparation, and tea customs. You whisk your own bowl, enjoy Japanese sweets, and learn simple tips for making matcha at home. Morning and afternoon sessions last about one hour.

“Heads up please watch the YouTube short to find this place, but I had a fun and chill experience here”

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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Meditation - Make Matcha with Tea Master - A clear look at the Omotesenke tea tradition
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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Meditation – Make Matcha with Tea Master

5.Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Meditation – Make Matcha with Tea Master

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 406 reviews · 45 min · from $45

In central Kyoto, an English-speaking tea master introduces you to the Omotesenke tradition inside a 100-year-old townhouse. You will watch a tea ceremony, prepare your own matcha with handcrafted utensils, enjoy a Japanese sweet, and ask questions about Japanese culture. Groups are limited to 10, and hosts such as Miki, Aki, Yoko, and Kiyoka have been praised for their warm teaching.

“We loved this activity! The setting is for a smaller group, which makes it more interactive. It was great meeting others through the experience and learning about a traditional Japanese tea ceremony together. The guide was very kind and took great care to show and explain the ceremony. Would highly recommend this experience!”

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Tokyo: Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa - Whisking With Traditional Tools
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Tokyo: Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

6.Tokyo: Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 388 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

In a one-hour seated class near Asakusa Station, English-speaking instructors such as Mana, Ken, Hayato, Hiyo, and Yui explain matcha’s origins, etiquette, and preparation. You’ll join a playful quiz, whisk your own tea with traditional tools, and taste it with Japanese sweets. It suits solo visitors, families, and anyone wanting a short cultural activity near Tokyo Skytree.

“the Matcha tea making experience was brilliant for solo travellers as you got to meet others from all over the place. the history and how to make matcha were a real lesson in the the passions of matcha tea. I probably won't make another cup of tea the same now. well worth the money and the instructors made it fun and educational. good value for money”

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Kyoto: Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet - Entering the tea room on tatami
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Kyoto: Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet

7.Kyoto: Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 249 reviews · 1h 30m · from $66

Choose a kimono, receive dressing and hair styling, then join an English-led tea ceremony in Kyoto. A tea master explains the ritual, Zen principles, tools, and etiquette before you whisk premium matcha and eat seasonal wagashi. Sessions usually take 90 to 120 minutes and may include about 12 to 14 people.

“All the staff spoke good English, the ceremony was very interesting, you could feel the authenticity of the whole ceremony. The part about trying kimono only added a great value to the whole experience. As well as you can rent this kimono within the price of the experience. So recommend!”

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Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour - Meeting near Kaminarimon and starting at the temple district
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Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour

8.Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $90

Spend about three hours in Asakusa with a certified MagicalTrip guide, exploring Nakamise Street, Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, and Kappabashi Kitchen Street. You will sample Japanese sweets, make matcha, and cook okonomiyaki or monja-yaki with lunch. Groups are capped at seven, and guides such as Aoi, Mai, Yuki, and Mihori are praised for clear English and helpful local insight.

“Our guide was wonderful. Our only complaint - at no fault of his - was the crowds in late May at the temple. The variety in the tour (temple, Namikase, making matcha and making lunch) kept it interesting (when traveling with teenagers that’s no small feat!).”

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Tokyo: Matcha and Kimono Experience - Choosing a kimono without a 30-minute ordeal
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Tokyo: Matcha and Kimono Experience

9.Tokyo: Matcha and Kimono Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 219 reviews · from $57

Near Yotsuya, just a short walk from Shinjuku, you choose an easy-wear kimono before learning about matcha, tea ceremony, teaism, and Japanese tea culture. Komei, the host, leads a friendly lesson on spotting real matcha, preparing it at home, and drinking it properly. The experience includes sweets, a welcome drink, and tea tools.

“The whole experience was amazing. Our facilitator Komei was very knowledgeable and easy going making our experience more memorable. Wearing the kimono's was a highlight as well. Komei took great photographs of our group. We all enjoyed our afternoon. Highly recommend. 5 stars !!”

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Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys & secret spots - Okochi Sanso Garden and the matcha pause
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Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys & secret spots

10.Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys & secret spots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $89

Spend about five hours walking through Arashiyama with a guide and a maximum of 12 people. Visit the bamboo grove, Okochi Sanso Garden, Tenryu-ji Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge, and the shopping street, then use your included ticket to hike to Monkey Park Iwatayama. Guides such as Toru, Karim, Tom, and Francis are praised for lively stories and local help.

“Absolutely loved it. Rami our tour guide was exceptional He interacted with everyone on the tour and was respectful of making sure the group didn’t impact locals. He gets a 20/10 for us”

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Tokyo: Asakusa Kimono Dressing and Matcha Experience - Choosing between a kimono and a yukata
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Tokyo: Asakusa Kimono Dressing and Matcha Experience

11.Tokyo: Asakusa Kimono Dressing and Matcha Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 173 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

At Kimono Rental Shop YUI, four minutes from Asakusa Station, you choose a kimono or yukata, receive hairstyling and accessories, then learn matcha etiquette from owner Tsuyoshi and his team. Walk around Sensoji and the Sumida River until 5:30 pm, or add a 60-minute private photo session.

“This was such a BEAUTIFUL experience!! I went with my 3 daughters and we were beyond speechless with how special we were taken care of. They gave us a long rack of kimono options to choose from, with every attention to detail. They did our hair and allowed each of us to customize our hairstyles, and even gave us purses to choose from. The tea ceremony was so touching and immersive, and the guide was kind and thoughtful in every step of the process. We could film it all on our phones, and were then given ample time to roam the city glammed up. Please book this because you won't…”

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Asakusa: Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet - Why the dressing is more than a costume change
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Asakusa: Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet

12.Asakusa: Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 153 reviews · 1h 30m · from $66

In Asakusa, choose a seasonal kimono, receive professional dressing and long-hair styling, then join an English-led tea ceremony. Hosts such as Mia, Wakana, Yoko, and Kyoko explain the four principles of tea, demonstrate matcha preparation, and help with photos. You will make your own tea, taste wagashi, and may wear the kimono for nearby sightseeing afterward.

“This activity exceeded my expectations, the kimono were absolutely beautiful, and they allow you to take lots of pictures and it is a rental for the remainder of the day. The tea ceremony is quiet and beautiful and will led.”

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Osaka: Matcha Making Experience with Japanese Sweets - The first lesson: matcha history through a quiz
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Osaka: Matcha Making Experience with Japanese Sweets

13.Osaka: Matcha Making Experience with Japanese Sweets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

In a one-hour class near Shinsaibashi, an English-speaking instructor such as Fujiko, Yui, Reika, or Matty introduces matcha history through a playful quiz, then guides you through whisking and tasting your own tea with Japanese sweets. The small group, traditional tools, and no-kneeling table make this easy for beginners, families, and solo visitors.

“It’s a really nice experience. You learn about the history and the real way to make a good matcha. The instructor was really nice and welcoming. We recommend the experience.”

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Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya - The first three nerikiri designs
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Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya

14.Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $60

Meet Hana near CHUMS Omotesando, then walk to her home for a hands-on nerikiri class. You’ll shape three traditional designs and create a fourth of your own, then enjoy matcha with Japanese sweets. The 90-minute class suits children, seniors, vegetarians, and vegans, with space for no more than four people.

“Hana was very welcoming and gave clear instructions on how to make the treats and perform a tea ceramony. She also gave us additional tips and suggestions for the rest of our trip!”

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Nara：Authentic Tea Ceremony(Max 5 ppl) -Master Matcha Making - What happens during the one-hour session
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Nara：Authentic Tea Ceremony(Max 5 ppl) -Master Matcha Making

15.Nara：Authentic Tea Ceremony(Max 5 ppl) -Master Matcha Making

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 1 hour · from $46

Meet Kurabi or another tea master for a one-hour, small-group lesson in a 120-year-old Nara farmhouse. Learn ceremony etiquette, compare Nara matcha, prepare your own bowl, and enjoy seasonal wagashi. English and Japanese instruction is available, with personal guidance and practical tips for tea, food, and sightseeing.

“It was a great experience in a real tea house. The Tea Master was very professional, but also super friendly. We learned a lot about unique japanese culture. The Tea Master gave us excellent recommendation for local B&Q(Yakiniku) restaurant and even made a reservation for us.”

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