VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN - Official Travel Guide

This is the full experience. In 70 minutes, you’ll first watch a complete tea ceremony performed by your host — then pick up the whisk and make a bowl of matcha yourself, guided step by step.

The ceremony takes place in a restored century-old machiya, a short walk from Nishi Chaya and Myoryu-ji (the Ninja Temple). The space is entirely yours — no other guests, no shared groups.

Your host Yuta is a Kanazawa native with 19 years of practice in the Enshu-ryu tradition, rooted in samurai culture. His English guidance is clear and unhurried. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone who’s always wanted to try, he’ll make you feel at ease.

The matcha is sourced in small lots for depth and clarity of flavor. Dry sweets (higashi) are served alongside — traditional Kanazawa confections that pair with thin tea. We’ll take photos on your device throughout.

Choose your time: early morning, midday, or golden hour. Same-day booking available.

For those who’d like a shorter, observation-focused experience, we also offer a 45-minute ceremony (from ¥7,700/person).

 HIGHLIGHTS  

• Fully private — the tea room is yours alone (no shared groups)

• Watch + do: observe a full ceremony, then whisk your own matcha

• from ¥11,000 per person (Minimum 2guests) — 70 minutes, completely private

• Flexible: morning, afternoon, or golden hour (8:00–17:00 starts)

• 19 years of practice in the Enshu-ryu samurai tea tradition

• High-quality matcha + traditional dry sweets (higashi)

• Photo-friendly: portraits taken on your device throughout

• Family-friendly: children welcome, chairs available

• Same-day booking available

 EXPERIENCE TIMELINE (Approx. 70 minutes)  

• Welcome & settle in (5 min) — step inside, breathe, take your seat

• The tea room & its story (5 min) — the scroll, the flowers, the utensils

• Tea ceremony by the tea master (20 min) — watch the formal preparation up close

• Your turn: whisk matcha (15 min) — hands-on with guidance at every step

• Enjoy your tea & higashi (5 min) — savor what you’ve made

• Photos & open conversation (20 min) — portraits, questions, and relaxed talk

 WHAT’S INCLUDED  

Private use of the tea room, full tea ceremony demonstration, hands-on matcha whisking experience, high-quality matcha, traditional dry sweets (higashi), English guidance, photos taken on your device.

 GOOD TO KNOW  

• Children and infants are welcome.

• Chairs available on request.

• Please bring or wear socks (to keep the tatami clean).

• Photography is welcome.

• Quiet residential area — please arrive on time and keep voices low outside.

• Same-day booking available — contact us to check availability.

• A shorter 45-minute observation ceremony is also available (from ¥7,700/person).

 MEETING POINT  

A historic machiya in the Nishi Chaya / Ninja Temple area. Exact address, Google Map link, and entrance photo provided after booking. Easy access by short taxi or local bus from Kanazawa Station.

 AVAILABILITY & PRICING  

Available daily | Duration: ~70 minutes

Start times: 8:00 / 9:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

 

from ¥11,000 per person (2 guests)

Solo guest: ask for pricing

3+ guests: contact us for group rates (up to 10)

 

Same-day requests welcome — email or message us.

 WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY  

“The matcha experience here is truly special, as the atmosphere of a tea room in an actual home is different from that in a tourist establishment. And Yuta-san is very kind and passionate about the art of the tea ceremony, it's wonderful to watch him perform the ceremony and drink his tea. That this experience is also possible for a single person if also very good, I enjoyed it very much and had a lot of fun learning about the tea ceremony and trying to make matcha myself. Thank you!”— Y.W., Germany

“We had an excellent time with Yuta-san! The ceremony was serene and peaceful and Yuta-san patiently answered all our questions. We would highly recommend this to anyone in Kanazawa who wants to experience a tea ceremony. Yuta-san, if you are ever in Mumbai, please do reach out to us and we would love to take you around. ありがとうございます.” — A.M., India 

“

Se si vuole provare una tipica dimostrazione del servizio del te, questo è il posto giusto!

Yuta, è stato molto ospitale, disponibile e professionale.

Vorremmo scrivere con più dettagli, ma non vorremmo rovinarvi la bellissima esperienza!

Consigliatissimo!!!

.” — A.H., Italy