Top 4 Kanazawa Tea Experiences

1.Kenrokuen Tea Ceremony Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,139 reviews · 1 hour · from $35Our pick

At Kenrokutei, a historic reception house inside Kenrokuen Garden, an English-speaking guide explains the tea ritual before a tea master demonstrates each careful step. You will taste wagashi, prepare your own matcha, and take photos. Allow 320 yen extra for garden entry.

“The ceremony was beautifully led and explained by the most lovely ladies. A great insight into this tradition. There was a bit of noise from a nearby room during our ceremony and they were so apologetic, that they even gave us a little gift.”

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2.Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 75 reviews · from $156

Spend a full day walking Kanazawa with an English-speaking guide, visiting Nagamachi Samurai District, Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa Castle, Kenroku-en, and Higashi-chaya. You’ll enter preserved samurai and geisha houses, enjoy matcha with wagashi, and return to Kanazawa Station. Expect about 12 kilometers of walking.

“We met our guide Mike at kanazawa train station. He was a very knowledgeable inciteful helpful and clearly enjoyed being a guide he was funny. He made the day thoroughly enjoyable. We had a great group. Mike made sure we all got to experience the best day together. We would definitely recommend this tour and our guide Mike. Thank you for a fantastic day.”

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3.Full-Day Tour from Kanazawa: Samurai, Matcha, Gardens and Geisha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $151Top rated

Spend a full day walking Kanazawa with an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Garrett, Lee, or Akari. Visit samurai homes, Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden, Higashi Chaya, and a preserved geisha house, with matcha and wagashi included. Expect roughly 10 to 12 kilometers on foot.

“Honestly so much if this was a great tour as a first timer into Kanazawa. It was a great overview of some of the areas and history as we walked between each major point on the tour. My guide, Mike, was very knowledgeable about everything aRead more”

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4.Kenrokuen Tea Ceremony Experience in Kanazawa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $39

At Kenrokutei in Kenrokuen Garden, a tea master demonstrates the ceremony, explains its utensils and customs, then lets you prepare your own matcha. You’ll enjoy wagashi sweets, choose floor seating or a standing-style format, and finish with a ceremony photo. English explanations are available.

“We were just a few minutes late and they turned us away. Unwilling to offer refund. Would not reccomend. The only unsavory buisiness people we've encountered in Japan. We wish them good luck.”

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