Matcha Tea Ceremony and Wagashi Tasting at Osaka Castle

1 hour Free CancellationMeet on locationInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 6+Guided Operated by Bushi no Homare Co., Ltd.

Why we love it?

Experience the serene art of matcha tea preparation while enjoying traditional Japanese sweets, wagashi, in the historic setting of Osaka Castle. This one-hour session is ideal for those interested in Japanese culture, offering insights into the meticulous process of making matcha under the guidance of a certified professional instructor. Participants will don traditional attire, such as kimono or hakama, enhancing the authenticity of the experience. The tour also includes photography, with images sent directly to your email, allowing you to capture and remember this unique cultural immersion.

Inclusions

  • Traditional Japanese attire (kimono, hakama, etc.)
  • Default language English/Please inquire for other-Italian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Thai, Indonesia
  • Taxes Tips
  • Certified Professional Instructor
  • Photography - Data sent to designated email address

Exclusions

  • Wagami(Collected hair + Kanzashi) *Paid option
  • Station/Hotel Transfers Transportation
  • Other Personal Expenses

Itinerary

The Tea Ceremony Experience: Step-by-Step Guide

➤ Preparation
Zen lives on in the traditional culture of our country, and you can expect many changes by learning the tea ceremony. Before experiencing the tea ceremony, you will be asked to change into Japanese traditional clothes.

Activity,1

➤“Nijiriguchi”
This refers to the small entrance for guests in a tea room.

Activity,2
➤ Attitude
Students learn these rules by practicing them.

You will learn etiquette, manners, beautiful gestures, and the spirit of hospitality.

Activity,3
➤ Through wagashi, students learn about the wabi and sabi, the Japanese sense of beauty, the four seasons, etc

Activity,4
➤As a guest invited to the tea ceremony by the master, you will be treated with hospitality and experience the profound charm of the samurai Matcha tea.

Activity,5

➤Understand that hospitality is not a one-way street.

Activity,6 

➤Photo Shoot in a Kimono

Welcome to the world of Wasou bijin(japanese kimono beauty)!

➤Female-only option/Dressing and hair setting time: 30 min

Optional additional fee 3300yen

Since ancient times, children and adults alike have worn kimonos with "Nihongami" a traditional Japanese style that has been worn in Japan for centuries.
There is a manner of wearing a kimono in which the wearer is not allowed to let his or her hair down.

The traditional Japanese hairstyle has changed over time, each time reflecting functionality, fashions, and cultural backgrounds. In modern times, this is the case when participating in Shinto rituals and the hairstyle of maiko (apprentice geisha) in Kyoto.

The "wagami" hairstyle is a more elegant alternative to the Japanese hairdo, and is usually worn with a kimono.

Collected hair + Kanzashi
Kanzashi are hair ornaments used in traditional Japanese hairstyles.

The updo gives a sense of cleanliness and good manners, and the single, dainty kanzashi gives a sense of dignity, gentleness, and inner beauty. Yes, to create the image of a Yamato Nadeshiko.
It expresses understated and natural beauty, the gentleness that oozes from within, and the softness, grace, and strength that Japanese women are considered to possess.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • The default language is English. Due to limited staff availability for languages other than the default, we may be unable to accommodate your request.
  • Please understand and cooperate with these precautions. We require you to sign a liability waiver before the experience.
  • Please note that if you are more than 30 minutes late for your reservation, regardless of whether you contact us, we may refuse entry.
  • Please use the restroom before dressing.
  • Smartphone Photography/Personal photography with smartphones is permitted, provided you do not take selfies or photograph other guests
  • Please refrain from using fixed tripods or recording videos, as these may disturb other guests.
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start