The 4 Yokohama Tea Experiences That Earn Their Price

1.Japanese Tea Ceremony at Private Home in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $52Our pick

Meet the Kono family in their private Yokohama home near Azamino for a 90-minute tea workshop. A tea master with 40 years of study demonstrates guest etiquette, charcoal preparation, seasonal wagashi, and matcha making. You drink two bowls of tea and can ask questions in a small private setting.

“It was great experience to learn Japanese tea celemony. We enjoyed this experience and conversations with the Kono Family. Recommend this trip to people whom love to learn culture and people's everything life”

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2.Matcha tasting for all five senses at Hotel Yokohama

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $100

At Hotel Yokohama in Minatomirai, an instructor such as Misato guides your private group through matcha varieties, traditional preparation, Japanese sweets, and an ikigai-inspired reflection. You will make your own tea, learn why each cup tastes different, and take matcha products home.

“The whole ceremony was beautiful. Learning about the Matcha and the effects it has on the body, combined with all the amazing canapés and learning about Ikigai. Misato is an excellent instructor - you can tell she really believes in what she is teaching. I feel the lessons I’ve learned from her I hope to take with me beyond my time in Japan.”

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3.Japanese Sweets Making & Tea Ceremony in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $97

At a private home in Yokohama, Ikuyo-san teaches you to shape five seasonal wagashi, then guides you through a tatami-room tea ceremony. You will watch charcoal heat the water, drink two bowls of matcha, eat two sweets, and take four home. The small class lasts about three hours.

“My friend and I experienced the tea ceremony and making Japanese sweets for the first time. I was a little nervous before the tea ceremony, but Ikuyo-san welcomed us with a bright smile that eased our nervousness. Once we entered Read more”

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4.Sushi & Gyoza Cooking with Matcha Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $81

Meet host Yuka at the ticket gate for a Japanese home experience in Yokohama. Spend an hour with matcha, green tea, manga drawing, or quiet tea-room time, then make sushi rolls and gyoza. English guidance, sweets, drinks, and all cooking supplies are included.

“Yuka est une hôte fantastique. L'expérience était très agréable, nous avons aimé découvrir le Japon à travers son art du dessin, ses thés et sa cuisine. En plus, elle est très aidant sur les autres aspects du voyage. Je recommande vivement.”

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