Nara: Tea Ceremony and Matcha Making in a Machiya
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $47 / person
- Location
- Nara, Japan
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 7 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tea Lounge Navi Cafe
Description
• Step into the stillness of a traditional Japanese house - a machiya in Naramachi, where a tatami tea room sits behind lattice doors and shoji screens. • Learn the basics of the ceremony and the thinking behind it, in a group small enough that you can stop and ask a question at any point. • Taught step by step: an explanation first, then practice with hot water, then the bowl you make for yourself. • Whisk matcha with your own hands and leave knowing how it is done, rather than having watched someone else do it. • See how a chasen is made - roughly 95% of Japan's handmade tea whisks come from Takayama in Nara, a short way from this room. • Ask your Nara-born host where to go next before you leave - the shops and lanes that no guidebook lists.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 11
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $47
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:13 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Two Type of Mactha
Japanse sweet
a full set of tea ceremony utensils
Not included
transportation fee
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
7 reviews
How it compares in Nara
- No. 25 by number of reviews among 124 tours in Nara
- Starting price $47 is 35% below the typical $71 for tours of similar length in Nara
Excurgo comparison of 124 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Nara: Tea Ceremony and Matcha Making in a Machiya take?
Nara: Tea Ceremony and Matcha Making in a Machiya lasts about 1 hour.
How much does Nara: Tea Ceremony and Matcha Making in a Machiya cost?
Prices start at $47 per person for this Nara experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Nara: Tea Ceremony and Matcha Making in a Machiya run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM.
Can I cancel Nara: Tea Ceremony and Matcha Making in a Machiya for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Nara: Tea Ceremony and Matcha Making in a Machiya offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Nara: Tea Ceremony and Matcha Making in a Machiya worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tea Lounge Navi Cafe.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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