OSAKA · TEA TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 15 osaka tea tours worth booking. A short list of the ones travellers come home raving about, with prices, run times and who runs them.
A 45-minute Osaka tea ceremony with English-speaking kimono instructors. Make your own matcha and enjoy seasonal sweets in a tatami room for $25.
Most Popular“The whole ceremony was very lovely, calm and informative. Loved the introduction regarding the history of tea ceremony, Yuki our hostess was very pleasant and lovely. Also loved the sweets and we got to drink matcha twice! Would highly recommend”
Learn matcha and tea etiquette in central Osaka near Dotonbori. Small-group class includes sweets and hands-on tea making for all ages.
“We had a wonderful time at the tea ceremony and diving into Japanese culture. We had Mai guide us as we made matcha tea and learned about the history of tea ceremonies. Would definitely recommend if you visit Osaka!”
3 hours in downtown Osaka to dress in kimono, learn calligraphy, and make matcha tea in a calm studio. $96 per person.
“This experience was so beautiful. My family and I got to wear kimonos, had a beautiful tea ceremony, and practiced calligraphy. We had such a nice time and learned a lot.”
Make seasonal Nerikiri wagashi and enjoy an Uji matcha tea ceremony in Osaka, using Kyoto bean paste and single-origin matcha.
“Loved making the Japanese desserts and the Tea ceremony was amazing ... the Teacher was great very good English .. and came home with some beautiful memories great Value for money ..”
Osaka samurai armor, tea ceremony, calligraphy, and live Japanese music in a small group, with hands-on practice and optional dress-up.
“We had a few hours to spare in Osaka before leaving for Tokyo and discovered this excursion. I would highly recommend - it was a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese culture in a fun and interactive way. I loved the calligraphy class. Similarly, the tea ceremony, samurai show and music shows were enjoyable…”
Private Osaka tea ceremony and calligraphy in Namba. Make matcha, taste sweets, write your name in kanji, and take it home.
“An excellent and engaging afternoon learning about tea culture and calligraphy. Very hands on and quite a special experience. Our host welcomed questions and photos. We didn’t feel rushed and really enjoyed the class but also the conversation. Excellent value for money. Excellent education.”
Learn matcha and sencha in Osaka’s tatami tea room. Make tea by etiquette, try sweets, and hear the meaning behind it all.
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Samurai armor near Dotonbori plus tea ceremony, calligraphy, and sword-and-music performances indoors in about 3 hours.
“I loved wearing the Kimono, this is a perfect experience of Japanese culture. It should be a must for all foreigners wanting to experience Japanese culture.”
Hands-on Japanese tea blending workshop in Osaka: brew sencha, oolong, matcha, hojicha, then make and taste tea cocktails with recipes to take home.
“A wonderfully authentic experience with an incredibly genuine, knowledgeable, and funny host. We learned so much at this workshop, it really was a highlight of our honeymoon trip to Japan. One of the most memorable experiences in Japan that we had! Thank you, Ko, for treaching us about the intricacies and beauty of tea!”
Kimono dressing in Osaka followed by tea ceremony, calligraphy, and music with samurai sword performance at -michi-. 3 hours, mobile ticket.
“This is a muat do for anyone visiting Jaoan for the first time. The staff did a tremendous job of explaining each event and enabling tourists to learn and enjoy the cultural side of Japan. This is easily my favorite Japanese experience and the staff here deserve all the credit for an educational and enjoyable…”
Learn Zen with a matcha tea ceremony near Osaka Castle. Wear kimono, study wabi-sabi via wagashi, practice etiquette, and get photos.
“The experience was really great. They dressed us up and took wonderful photos throughout the ceremony. Kaori explained us many things to help us understand the historical and cultural context. She also showed us the preparation process step by step and everything it entails. Highly recommended.”
Build a one-of-a-kind matcha tea bowl in Osaka using kurinuki carving, then sip matcha with sweets. Private, bilingual class, bowl shipped later.
“The matcha tea bowl experience was great, Anna had so much knowledge about the process and about the actual ceremony itself. Would 100% recommend.”
Osaka tea ceremony in 30 minutes. Grind matcha, learn the basics, and enjoy single-origin tea with Ohigashi for about $7.
“We loved it! The teacher was really knowledgeable and patient, she explained how to prepare and drink matcha in English. We had a small class and it lasted about 30 minutes. Definitely recommend going if you have some spare time in Osaka!”
Osaka temple Zen tea and foot bath: learn matcha, incense worship, enjoy wagashi, and get a cooling scrub massage for calm.
“We had such a lovely afternoon. Just three mates traveling through. It was so relaxing. Would recommend this to anyone. The teachers were as lovely as you'd imagine them to be.”
Learn the tea ceremony, whisk matcha with sweets, and make a custom matcha tea bowl in Osaka with an artisan, then explore Ikuno Ward.
“We truly enjoyed the tea ceremony and the bowl-making activity. The peaceful and relaxing atmosphere of the tea ceremony brought us a sense of calm and mindfulness. It was a beautiful experience to slow down and fully immerse ourselves in the tradition. Creating our own bowls was also a lot of fun and gave us…”
