Osaka · TEA CEREMONY & MATCHA EXPERIENCES
Forty quiet minutes on tatami is the best antidote Osaka sells to its own noise. These 15 span machiya tea rooms, matcha whisking classes and sittings with kimono dressing first, each priced and clear about group size.
Osaka tea ceremony in 45 minutes with English kimono instructors, make matcha with authentic tools, and taste seasonal sweets.
“We booked at short notice but loved this. It was an informal way of learning about the history and meaning behind tea and the way it is served shared and poured. Our host and her offsides were in beautiful kimonos and were delightful.”
Matcha lesson and tea ceremony etiquette in Osaka’s Dotonbori. Small group, family-friendly options, hands-on bowls and sweets in 45 minutes.
“Mai is a wonderful Tea Ceremony hostess. She explained the history, the making and drinking of tea. Simply wonderful. A must do in Osaka”
Learn authentic matcha in Osaka with an English host, then enjoy it with Japanese sweets in a small-group, 1-hour class.
“Enjoyable experience getting to learn a bit more about the production and making of matcha. The host was kind and energetic as she instructed how to make matcha tea and answered everyone’s questions. The matcha and small treats were all delicious!”
Make matcha in central Osaka with an English instructor, fun history quiz, whisking tools, and Japanese sweets.
“Excellent move bring! This was a great experience and worth doing during your trip”
Make seasonal *nerikiri* wagashi and learn Uji matcha in an Osaka class, then eat your creations with the tea you prepared.
“It was a really nice experience with our teacher being really patient in explaining the procedure. The sweets turned out really good. Plus, we got to see how matcha is grinded into powder.”
Osaka temple tea ceremony with matcha, wagashi, and a cooling foot bath with scrub massage, plus yukata and smartphone photos.
“This is a great way to end my first day in Osaka. A rest for tired feet and a nice introduction to tea and the temple.”
Osaka samurai show, tea ceremony, calligraphy, and traditional music in an indoor facility near Shinsaibashi. Hands-on activities.
“Took a bit longer than we thought but was enjoyable. The service was excellent and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Great fun.”
Private Osaka tea ceremony and calligraphy in Namba: make matcha, taste sweets twice, and take home your own kanji artwork for $64, 135 min.
“World class experience. Had a wonderful tea ceremony and an amazing time learning about Japanese writing and then doing calligraphy. Great instructor, very knowledgeable, and had a great time learning about Japanese culture, drinking great matcha tea, and drafting a unique souvenir. Highly recommended!”
Osaka tea ceremony in a tatami room, learning matcha etiquette and making tea yourself, then tasting sencha with sweets and photo options.
“Yuko è una maestra della cerimonia del tè esperta che sa guidarti nella storia di questa tradizione centenaria con garbo e simpatia. Bella esperienza!”
Samurai armor, sword shows, live music, plus a tea ceremony and calligraphy in Osaka, all indoors and near Dotonbori.
“This exceeded our expectations. We dressed as Samurai,tried calligraphy, ‘mastered’ sword fighting tasted tea and played music. The hosts were all so welcoming and friendly. Best time in Osaka and that is saying a lot as Osaka is full of fun, history, foo and culture”
Matcha facial and head spa at an Osaka temple, with incense meditation, tea ceremony, foot bath, and yukata photos, in a small group.
“Amazing experience, I will definitely go again if I come back to Osaka. Very relaxing”
Osaka Castle area cooking and matcha class. Learn one classic dish, make matcha, and optionally add sake, in a small group.
“Absolutely amazing time with Inkuko. She is so sweet and her son Takumi is as well. We made salmon and daishiki rolled omelette. She made everyone feel so comfortable and was an amazing cook. If you want an authentic cooking experience I recommend this place. I wish her lots of success.”
Nara Deer Park, Todai-ji, Uji matcha stops, and Genji-no-Yu hot spring from Osaka, with a guided day plan.
“The time spent at Nara was way to short. It's quite a distance one had to walk from the bus to the temple and again back. One do not have enough time to spent with the deer.”
3-hour Osaka culture experience at 道-michi- with kimono dressing, tea ceremony, calligraphy, traditional music, and samurai sword performance near Shinsaibashi.
“This is a muat do for anyone visiting Jaoan for the first time. The staff did a tremendous job of explaining each event and enabling tourists to learn and enjoy the cultural side of Japan. This is easily my favorite Japanese experience and the staff here deserve all the credit for an educational and enjoyable experience. Just do it!”
Learn matcha tea etiquette with wagashi and a kimono near Osaka Castle in a small group up to 6, with English guide and photo data.
“We had a wonderful experience. we really enjoyed theclass. our host took her time to ensure we each had a chance to experience tea making. we also were thrilled with the costumes.”
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