1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Wagashi Workshop & Matcha Tea Field Tour

Nagoya, Japan
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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Explore the centuries-old traditions and craftsmanship behind the components of Japanese tea ceremony as you are led by a local, English-speaking guide from Nagoya.

This tour will take you on a deep dive into the production and cultural significance of one of Japan’s most beloved exports—matcha green tea.

From crafting your own tea ceremony sweets to a behind the scenes look at the production of premium quality matcha, this tour will take you deeper into one of Japan’s most treasured traditions than ever before.

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Nagoya
    1h
    At our first stop, you will learn more about nerikiri—what they consist of and how they are made. Then, you will try your hands at making two of these beautiful confections for yourself.
  2. Nishio
    30m
    Your tour guide will lead you through the tea fields and explain not only how tea is grown, but also what makes the tea leaves from this region such a premium ingredient.
  3. Nishio City Historical Park
    1h · Admission ticket included
    At a historical tea house and garden, you will have a chance to relax as you sip a cup of Nishio matcha served alongside your handmade Neirkiri sweets.
  4. Aoi Seicha
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Tour a matcha factory where you will get a behind the scenes look at how matcha is made. You will also have the rare opportunity to grind matcha from locally grown leaves using a traditional matcha mill. There will also be plenty of time to shop for matcha and all other manner of tea related products to bring home as a reminder of your time in Japan.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at the SILVER clock tower and will be holding a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS sign.

If arriving by Shinkansen, the SILVER clock tower will be straight ahead as you exit the gate. If coming via JR, follow signs to the Taiko-Dori Gate; the silver clock is near the Taiko-Dori exit.

End point

Your guide will meet you at the SILVER clock tower and will be holding a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS sign.

If arriving by Shinkansen, the SILVER clock tower will be straight ahead as you exit the gate. If coming via JR, follow signs to the Taiko-Dori Gate; the silver clock is near the Taiko-Dori exit.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Operated by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.) · Booked through Viator
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