Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master | Nishi Chaya Geisha / Ninja Temple｜Activities｜VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN

Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master | Nishi Chaya Geisha / Ninja Temple

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Step out of the crowds and into a tea master’s home — a 100-year machiya between Nishi Chaya District and the Ninja Temple. Watch a full tea ceremony (45 min, from ¥6,600) or whisk your own matcha (70 min, from ¥8,800). Fully private, hosted in English, s

You’ve planned Kenrokuen, the castle, the chaya districts. Now add the hour guests call “the highlight of our trip”: a real tea ceremony in a real home — no stage, no shared groups. Just your party and Yuta, a Kanazawa tea master with 19 years in the Enshu-ryu tradition, the school of tea born from samurai culture.

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

■ Plan A — Watch the Ceremony | 45 min | ¥6,600/person

Sit close as a complete ceremony unfolds at its natural pace. Enjoy matcha and seasonal sweets by Kanazawa artisans, then photos and conversation. Perfect between sights.

■ Plan B — Whisk Your Own Matcha | 70 min | ¥8,800/person ★Most popular

Watch the full ceremony — then take the whisk into your own hands and make your own bowl, guided step by step. More time, deeper dialogue.

Seeking the deepest form of tea? A formal Koicha (thick tea) session can be arranged by private request.

HIGHLIGHTS

・100% private — the tea room is yours alone

・Hosted in clear English: stories, Q&A, real conversation

・19 years in Enshu-ryu — samurai tea, in the samurai’s own city

・Chairs available — no kneeling required

・Same-day booking welcome

“We were transported back in time… and we got to make tea ourselves. At the end, plenty of time to ask Yuta about Japanese culture. Splendid.” — O.C., United Kingdom

TIMELINE

Plan A (45 min): welcome → the tea room & its story → full ceremony (20 min) → matcha & sweets → photos

Plan B (70 min): everything above + whisk your own matcha + a longer, open conversation

GOOD TO KNOW

・Infants and toddlers (up to 5) join free; children 6+ join as full guests. All ages welcome when parents feel they’ll enjoy it — this is a quiet, conversation-centered hour, and curious kids often love it.

・Please wear socks (tatami). Photography welcome. Quiet residential street — soft voices outside, please.

・Booking is confirmed once you reply to our confirmation email.

MEETING POINT

A historic machiya in the Nishi Chaya / Ninja Temple area — exact address and map link sent after booking. 10–15 min by taxi from Kanazawa Station; 3–5 min walk from Nishi Chaya District.

PRICING & TIMES

Start times: 8:00–17:00 (hourly; no 12:00 start)

Plan A: ¥6,600/person (min. 2) | Solo: ¥10,000

Plan B: ¥8,800/person (min. 2) | Solo: ¥12,000

Groups of 4–10: contact us.

One of the most personal things to do in Kanazawa — pairs beautifully with a morning at Kenrokuen Garden, with the Ninja Temple right next door.

Traditional Japanese Culture

Information

Organizer: TEA BASE HAKUTAKU
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Price: ¥Plan A: ¥6,600/person (min. 2) | Solo: ¥10,500
Plan B: ¥8,800/person (min. 2) | Solo: ¥12,000
Date: All day
Time: 08:00-18:00
Duration: 70min
Location: TEA BASE HAKUTAKU
Departure Point: TEA BASE HAKUTAKU
Ending Point: TEA BASE HAKUTAKU
By Public Transportation: Address: 2-3-28 Nomachi, Kanazawa (野町2-3-28)
•From JR Kanazawa Station: ~10–15 minutes by taxi.
•By bus from the Station: Ride a city bus toward the Nishi Chaya / Teramachi (Temple) area and get off near Nishi Chaya; it’s an easy short walk (use the map link for the best stop on your time of day).

•On foot from major sights: about 3–5 minutes from Nishi Chaya District and 6–8 minutes from the Ninja Temple (Myōryūji).
Parking: なし
Capacity: Up to 10 people
Minimum Participants: 1
Reservation: Same-day booking welcome.
Confirmed once you reply to our confirmation email.
Cancellation: Cancellation Policy (No Prepayment / Reconfirmation Required)
• Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your start time.
• 24–48 hours: free reschedule if slots are available (otherwise a 50% fee applies).
• Within 24 hours or no-show: 100% of the experience fee applies.
• We do not take prepayment at the moment. To protect your slot, we will send a short reconfirmation message the day before (via email/DM/WhatsApp). If we do not receive your “CONFIRM” reply by 18:00 the day before, the booking may be released.
• Late arrival: sessions may be shortened; arriving 15+ minutes late may be treated as a no-show.
• The experience runs rain or shine. In case of severe weather or public-transport suspension, you may reschedule free of charge.
Website: Google maps

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Organizer

Address: 2-3-28 Nomachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 921-8031
Business Day: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Business Hours: 8:00-18:00
Phone: 09080971667
Email: easybreezy2627@gmail.com
Website: https://www.instagram.com/tea.base_hakutaku?igsh=MW1iZjQwajBia3lidQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr