OSAKA
Osaka’s best days out.
The 15 most popular tea ceremony & matcha tours in Osaka. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who you book through.
45-minute Osaka tea ceremony with kimono instructors: learn matcha, make your own bowl, and enjoy seasonal sweets in a calm tatami room.
Most Popular“Very informative. Great experience. Learned to make matcha. Thank you.”
Learn matcha and tea ceremony etiquette in Dōtonbori. Small group, hands-on making, Japanese sweets, and kid-friendly options in 45 minutes.
“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!”
Learn to whisk matcha in Osaka with an English-speaking host, paired with Japanese sweets. Small group, 1 hour, mobile ticket.
“I had an amazing time at the Matcha-making class! I loved learning about the history of Matcha and how it’s made — the information was presented in such a fun and engaging way. The host did an excellent job using visuals and little quizzes Read more”
Learn matcha in central Osaka with a short history quiz, whisk your own tea, and sip it with Japanese sweets in English for $22.
“This was a really fun and interactive class! We really enjoyed our time with our instructor, they were very informative and answered all of out matcha questions! Highly recommend if you are a crazy marcha aficionado like myself!”
Make two seasonal Nerikiri sweets and learn Uji matcha tea steps in Osaka. Hands-on wagashi craft, matcha grinding demo, and tastings.
“Very nice experience! For anyone who is looking for a chill day, I highly recommend it. The explanation in English was also great!”
Osaka temple tea and cool foot bath in 45 minutes: worship, matcha, wagashi, yukata photos, and smartphone pictures for $34.
“This is a great way to end my first day in Osaka. A rest for tired feet and a nice introduction to tea and the temple.”
Osaka Samurai show, tea ceremony, and calligraphy in one 2.5-hour indoor program with traditional music and hands-on practice.
“Overall this was a great experience. This included a Samurai Show, Tea Ceremony, Japanese Traditional Activities including viewing and even interactive activities such as practicing on an instrument, calligraphy, and making a cup of green tee. My wife and I both learned a lot and enjoyed greatly all of the activities.”
Private Osaka tea ceremony and calligraphy in 135 minutes. Make matcha, taste sweets, then write kanji calligraphy to take home.
“Our Favorite Experience in Japan! My husband and I both agree that this tea ceremony and calligraphy class was the highlight of our trip to Japan. Our hostess was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and patient, which made the entire experience feel so special and welcoming. We loved that it was a private session—it felt intimate and…”
Osaka tea ceremony with matcha etiquette and sencha tasting, led by English-speaking tea master Yuko in a tatami room. $25, 1 hour.
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Samurai armor dress-up, sword shows, tea ceremony, and calligraphy indoors near Dotonbori in Osaka. Mobile ticket and lockers included.
“This exceeded our expectations. We dressed as Samurai,tried calligraphy, ‘mastered’ sword fighting tasted tea and played music. The hosts were all so welcoming and friendly. Best time in Osaka and that is saying a lot as Osaka is full of fun, history, foo and culture”
Relax at a temple in Osaka with a scalp head spa, matcha facial, foot bath, and a guided tea ceremony in yukata.
“The overall experience was amazing from the start to finish. The two ladies were very welcoming and accommodating. Would recommend to anyone looking for relaxation while in Osaka.”
Cook Osaka-style food and learn matcha basics in a small-group class near Osaka Castle, with optional sake tasting and lots of Q&A.
“Super authentic cooking class. Host was so sweet and made sure we were having fun the entire time. Great experience and exactly what we were looking for when we booked.”
Nara deer, Todai-ji’s giant Buddha, Uji matcha and Byodo-in, then Genji-no-Yu hot spring from Osaka with guide and transport.
“It's just a private shuttle. The tour guide doesn't really tell you what to expect or what to do at all, except that we have to be back by a certain amount of time. When we got to the deer park, there was not a lot of explaining how to get to deer Read more”
Dress in a kimono, learn tea and calligraphy, then enjoy traditional music and a samurai show in Osaka for about 3 hours.
“This was a wonderful interactive cultural experience. I will never forget being dressed in my kimono with the ladies explaining all the various steps. The calligraphy lesson was also amazing and I will have my amateur efforts framed :).”
Learn Zen: a small-group matcha-making class near Osaka Castle with kimono, wagashi, and tea etiquette, plus English help and photos.
“explaining the history and the etiquette of making matcha and dressing up traditionally with photos”
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