Matcha Making Experience in Kyoto
Led by local host who is a 5th generation Matcha tea farmer, our guests can be a part of 800 year old Matcha Making History. You will have a chance to make your own Matcha, visit local Matcha Farms, invited to traditional Japanese style home, learn how to make Tempura, and participate in Matcha tasting. You will not only learn all about Matcha but also smell, taste, and even take home some of the most premium Matcha from farm previously owned by the Imperial Family.
Options
Authentic Matcha Tea Ceremony
Matcha Tea Ceremony: Invited to Authentic Japanese Style house to experience a real Tea Ceremony using with a qualified Tea Master
Duration: 5 hours
Matcha and Japanese Sweets: Try the most premium local Matcha from the area
Pickup included
What's included in Matcha Making Experience in Kyoto
(Subject to Option Inclusions)We offer the opportunity for individuals to connect to this special part of rural Kyoto, a tradition of Matcha Tea Making. When you choose to book with us, we’ll bring you back to Ancient Japan through our tea tourism to experience end-to-end Matcha making from tea picking, processing, and ceremony. You will visit 2 local Matcha Tea Farms to learn all about Matcha making processes, enjoy delicate Matcha Set meal, try Matcha tasting, hear about 800 year old tea making history, walk through Matcha Farm, and be a part of Matcha workshop.
Food Menu
STARTER - Matcha Tea Leaf Tempura
You can learn how to make Tempura using fresh Matcha Tea Leaves you harvested
MAIN - Matcha Rice Dish or Matcha Soba
Chazuke using Matcha Tea or Soba Noodle using Matcha Tea will be provided (choose hot/cold)
DESSERT - Wagashi (Japanese Sweets)
Vegetarian Yokan jelly like sweets or Mochi etc. Depending on availability with Matcha
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Matcha Tea Leaf Tempura and Rice or Soba *Vegetarian / Vegan option with advanced request
- Local Matcha Tasting
- Tea Farm Walk
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Magnificent View Point Visit
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The farm access can be bumpy and muddy
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Free transportation will be provided at either JR Kizu Station or JR Kamo station by request at the time of reservation.
Meeting / End Points
- Your guide will meet you at the front of Wazukacha Cafe (Wazuka Tea Cafe) where you have access to free parking space, clean toilets, and local tea shop.
