Nara: A completely private tour to meet your favorite tea Quiet and luxurious time
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9 Ratings
Nara
Indulge in a private tea tour in Nara. Taste exquisite teas, engage with locals, and explore historical sites. A luxurious escape for all senses.
Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Nara - Our restaurant is located in a renovated traditional Japanese house. Here, you can compare five types of Japanese tea and even make your own matcha. Find your favorite Japanese tea.

Some teas are aromatic, such as matcha, while others are easy to drink with roasted tea leaves. By tasting five different kinds of Japanese teas, you will be able to find the one you like best. The tea is then served by the master in a way that brings out the best flavor of the tea leaves. For accompaniments, we serve traditional Japanese sweets. Time in a traditional Japanese house surrounded by silence makes you forget time.

The master has experience in rickshaw rides in Kyoto, He will be able to give you recommendations on places to see other than deer in Nara Park, Kyoto, Osaka, or your entire trip to Japan.

Everything in our restaurant is made in Nara, from the serving utensils, trays, tea leaves, sweets, and furnishings. In particular, we use traditional crafts that have been handed down for hundreds of years, such as tea leaves, tea utensils, trays, and furnishings. Come and experience the culture. We are unique in that we offer a complete lineup of Nara products.

What's Included
  • 日本茶5種類
  • お土産(お気に入りのお茶)
  • 日本の伝統的なお菓子2種類
Meal Options
  • Specialty Tea Snacks - Enjoy local snacks specially made to pair with our tea. Taste a piece of Nara’s culinary history.
  • Five-Tea Flight - Embark on a tasting adventure through five different Japanese teas. Discover a world of flavors from sweet to umami.
  • Japanese traditional confections - We have several kinds of traditional Japanese sweets carefully selected by the master.
    You can choose one of them to enjoy.
Additional Information

Quiet and luxurious time: This time and space in a traditional Japanese house will allow you to forget the fatigue of traveling and enjoy and learn about Japan with all five senses.

Tea Tasting: Discover your perfect cup among various types of tea. Experience the depth of Japanese tea culture while savoring the unique characteristics of each tea.

Interaction with Locals: Spend time with local Nara shopkeepers and learn about Nara’s culture and history from their perspective. The friendly conversation with the shopkeepers will deepen your understanding of Nara.

Historical Exploration: Explore the history of Nara with the shopkeepers. Under their guidance, you will gain a deep understanding of Nara’s historical sites and the stories behind them.

Memorable Souvenirs: Once you find your preferred tea, you can take it home as a souvenir. Relive your special memories of Nara with each tea time.

Location
Nara City Tourist Information Center
We will meet you in front of the Nara City General Tourist Information Office, near JR Nara Station, dressed in traditional kimonos. Given the uniqueness of our attire, we believe we'll be easy to spot. Please rest assured. If you have trouble finding us, please contact us.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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齋藤亮2024
Jun 1, 2024
superb - I was able to have a relaxing experience in a relaxing space and had a wonderful time. The cost performance was also excellent considering the service provided.
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Tina_n
May 14, 2024
Great way to start your trip! - This was an absolutely wonderful experience - I wish we did it at the beginning of our trip! We were greeted by the most kind and welcoming host, Mike, and he gave us a really nice tasting experience and explanations of the tea’s we tasted, how they’re made, what they’re eaten with, and all the social Japanese background of it all too. We took back with us great suggestions for places to visit, the tea we loved the most, great stories/conversation, and wonderful memories. We were very pleased with it all - def recommend! :)
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Kitboodles
May 12, 2024
You do not want to miss out! - An amazing personalised experience. Mike was a wonderful host and spoke excellent English. The tea was fantastic as was the dessert. Mike was very knowledgeable about tea and really elevated our experience, and sharing Japan’s history with tea. Mike also provided us amazing recommendations for where to visit in Nara, what to eat (he was right about the best Ramen). We purchased a few extra items as everything is locally made and was so beautiful. I wish we had more space in our luggage to take home more. Our baby was having a great time too, even though he can’t drink tea yet. This was the highlight of our trip. We would 100% do this again and again. Thank you for an awesome afternoon. We loved every second of it.
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Marlinh3
May 9, 2024
Great experience - Amazing experience, learnt so much about Tea. Sake and Japanese culture, all in a friendly and authentic environment. Got so many great recommendations for other places to visit too. 5 stars! Would recomend to anyone.
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Navigator59139908314
Apr 24, 2024
Tea tasting comparison!! - I tried comparing different types of tea in the afternoon. I was able to try five different types and discovered some new teas for the first time. The place was a Japanese atmosphere that suited Japanese tea, and it was relaxing and fun. I'd like to introduce it to my friends when I go sightseeing in Nara!
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752faithk
Apr 23, 2024
Intimate experience, I learned alot - This was one of my favorite experiences in Japan, I learned A lot about tea and what goes to the conservation and got some awesome recommendations for things to do for Mike later in my trip. He even let us try some sake. All this wonderful experience and I recommend anybody who finds themselves in Nara
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Voyage714123
Apr 4, 2024
Wonderful experience!! - This tea ceremony was exceptional! Our guide picked us up at the Nara station so we did not need to search which was extremely helpful. He was helpful and patient since we arrived a little late. The place is private in a small house close to the station, lovely decorated and gave us a very home feeling. The guide explained everything very detailed and went out of his way to answer all your questions. It was an amazing experience. He does sell products from his place but there was no pressure to buy something. He told us a lot about Nara and the history of the town. At the end he gave us detailed recommendations what to see in Nara. I can highly recommend his place for a traditional tea ceremony!
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Samantha_s
Feb 27, 2024
My boyfriend and I are... - My boyfriend and I are from LA and we attended this event on a very cold day in Nara and it was just what we needed! We were able to sample so many teas and the snacks were great too! The hosts were incredibly funny and so accommodating which was so nice.
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