5 Best Tea Ceremonies in Nagoya

Matcha from Nishio, just south of Nagoya, ends up in tea bowls all over Japan, so a ceremony here comes with some local pride. Several sessions pair it with making wagashi sweets, which is the part first-timers tend to remember.

1.Nagoya: Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

Experience authentic Japanese culture in Nagoya with a hands-on sweets making and tea ceremony class. Fun, informative, and perfect for cultural enthusiasts.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“The teacher (Mariko) was professional, her instructions were clear and easy to follow, she gave history on sweets, tea and all ingredients used were premium and more or less organic. The class was definitely worth the money.”

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2.Tea Ceremony Experience (Nagoya)

Make matcha in Nagoya with a short tea ceremony lesson, or add hands-on nerikiri sweet making at AN NAGOYA.

★ 4.9

“our host was lovely, she was patient, friendly and very knowledge. we learned to make Japanese traditional sweets as well as learn about the fine art of tea ceremony. I highly recommend this experience.”

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4.Tea Ceremony Experience

Experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony in Nagoya for just $8. Learn to make Matcha, enjoy Japanese sweets, and gain cultural insights in a relaxed setting.

★ 4.8

“Good english and calm, would do it again, Thank you!”

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5.Grandma’s Traditional Japanese Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony

Cook a Japanese home meal with Grandma Junko in Nagoya, learn dashi and fermented seasonings, then finish with matcha and seasonal sweets.

★ 4.8

“Grandma and the assistant sister were very energetic in helping us complete the experience activities. This was not just about experiencing handmade Japanese home cooking, but also about experiencing matcha tea ceremony at the end, which gave us a deeper understanding of Japanese food culture.…”

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