Our 5 Favourite Tea Tastings in Japan

1.Matcha Experience with of Japanese Tea Tasting in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $57Our pick

Join Chisei and Rina in Tokyo’s Taito City for a 90-minute Japanese tea class. You’ll compare sencha, kabusecha, gyokuro, hojicha, genmaicha, Japanese black tea, and other varieties, then whisk your own matcha. Homemade sweets, matcha lattes, tea leaves with ponzu, and practical advice for making matcha at home round out this small-group session.

“Absolutely, wonderful experience. We throughly enjoyed watching and making our own Matcha. It was something we’ve always wanted to do and we’re glad we did. This is will definitely something you will remember and will want to tell your family & friends about.”

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2.Nara:5 Type of Tea Tasting & Mindful Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1h 30m · from $61

In Nara, tea master Mike guides you through five locally sourced teas, a favorite-tea pot brew, hands-on matcha whisking, and seasonal wagashi. The 90-minute private session takes place in a traditional Japanese house with a garden view. You will learn tea etiquette, tools, and history in English, with time for local tips.

“Wonderful atmosphere, lots of interesting facts, a great tea brewing ritual with delicious snacks. We could also try various types of tea and sake.. The whole family was very impressed. Thank you.”

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3.Nara:Tea Tasting&Private Tea Ceremony -Master Matcha Making-

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $63

Meet Mike at Guesthouse Naramachi30 for a private 90-minute tea session in a renovated traditional Nara house. Taste five locally sourced teas, choose one for a pot-brewed serving, learn tea tools and etiquette, then make your own matcha with personal guidance. Seasonal wagashi completes the experience.

“The best tea ceremony experience I have ever had! I never expected to have a friendly and knowledgable senpai! The activity was fun and enjoyable! Highly recommend!”

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4.Authentic Japanese tea tasting: sencha, matcha and gyokuro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $87

In downtown Tokyo, an English-speaking tea expert guides you through 12 teas from family farms: seven sencha, four matcha powders, and one premium gyokuro. Compare daily and hand-picked grades, learn how Japanese tea developed, and pair matcha with a small traditional sweet in a small group of up to four.

“This was such a special and unique experience, our guide was wonderful, so welcoming and super knowledgable. We had the best time and tried so many delicious teas. We would recommend this to anyone and have friends and family visiting this year who will definitely include this in their trip! Nothing bad to say at all - great from start to finish.”

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5.Small Group Japanese Green Tea Tasting in Shizuoka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $273

Start at Shizuoka Station for a private seven-hour day with an English-speaking guide. Visit Moriuchi Tea Farm, run by a ninth-generation family, taste seasonal sencha, enjoy lunch near a major tuna port, and finish with Mt. Fuji views from Nihondaira Yume Terrace and Nippondaira Hotel. Guides such as Atsuko and Miyuki add local insight.

“This tour was absolutely one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. Without a doubt we would recommend this to anyone going to Japan. Lovely people and experience!”

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