Nishio Matcha Story｜Tea Ceremony & Matcha Kaiseki Journey

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About this activity

Highlights

-Journey into Nishio, Japan’s historic hometown of premium matcha cultivation

-Discover the story of matcha through stone-milling, tea ceremony, and whisking

-Learn from a licensed tea master in a noble family’s historic tea room

-Conclude with a refined Kaiseki (multi-course meal) inspired by the fragrance of matcha

Tour Overview

For centuries, Nishio has been revered as Japan’s hometown of matcha, where ideal climate and pure waters create tea of deep umami and vivid color. This experience invites you into that legacy: observe a formal tea ceremony in a historic tea room, then whisk your own bowl with guidance from a tea master. Mill your own matcha using a traditional stone grinder and learn the cultural story behind Nishio tea from a local guide. Conclude with a seasonal kaiseki meal infused with premium Nishio matcha at a restored traditional residence, savoring the harmony of flavor, history, and place.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 15 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Tourism Designers Co., Ltd.

Ages: Adults (7–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Round-trip taxi transportation (meeting point to venues)
Included: Hands-on matcha whisking experience
Included: Seasonal kaiseki dinner featuring matcha-inspired dishes
Included: Tea ceremony led by a licensed tea master
Included: Matcha stone-milling experience
Included: English-speaking guide
Included: Travel Insurance

Not included

Not included: Transportation to the meeting point
Not included: Drinks during dinner
Not included: Guide gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

We will meet up with the interpreter guide and travel by taxi.
Former Konoe Residence

1 h 45 min Admission included

Matcha grinding experience with a mortar and pestle and tea ceremony demonstration by a certified tea master.

After that, stroll through the Nishio City Historic District.
Stop 3

2 hours Admission included

A meal of Japanese kaiseki cuisine with the aroma of matcha
Stop 4

15 min

Take a taxi to Nishio Station and the tour ends.