Tea Ceremony Class in Marugamemachi: Learn & Brew Matcha

History, hands-on brewing, sweets and matcha in one afternoon

A tea ceremony class in Marugamemachi where you learn the history and etiquette of Japanese tea culture, then brew and drink matcha yourself on tatami mats while eating wagashi. The instructor teaches you the tools, the proper way to prepare the tea, and how to appreciate the tearoom's decoration, so you can practice what you learned after you leave Japan.

The experience

The class starts with the history of tea ceremony and moves straight into the tools: how to handle them, how to take Japanese sweets, and how to drink matcha properly. You'll sit on tatami mats in a quiet space designed for the ritual itself, not as a museum display. If sitting in seiza (the traditional kneeling position) is uncomfortable, you can sit in a chair instead and still learn the full technique.

After the demonstration, you make your own matcha. This is the part that stays with you: you brew the tea yourself, whisking it to the right consistency while you eat wagashi, the delicate Japanese cake served with it. The quiet focus of the practice (the sound of the whisk, the taste of the sweets, the weight of the tools in your hands) is something you can recreate at home once you understand how.

The instructor speaks English and will walk you through each step. The tearoom is near public transportation in Marugamemachi, so you can reach it easily whether you're staying in Takamatsu or passing through the area with an afternoon free.

What’s included

• Japanese sweets and matcha.
• tea props for the ceremony and your own brewing.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (19 to 75 years) · Child (7 to 18 years) · Infant (under 7): free

GroupUp to 5

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Infant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Tea ceremony experience class

Is this one for you?The class is located near public transportation in Marugamemachi, so you can reach it easily without a rental car or a taxi if you're staying elsewhere in Takamatsu. You'll leave with the skills to brew matcha yourself, not just the memory of watching someone else do it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 18 years); Infant (under 7): free.

What exactly do I learn to do in a tea ceremony class?

You learn the history of tea ceremony, how to handle the tools properly, the etiquette of the tearoom, and how to appreciate its decoration. Then you brew matcha yourself, whisking it to the right consistency and drinking it while eating wagashi. The instructor shows you the technique so you can practice it again once you're home.

Do I have to sit on the floor in seiza position?

No. The traditional seiza position is part of tea ceremony, but if it's uncomfortable for you, a chair is available so you can still participate fully in the class and learn the technique.

What's included in the class besides the tea and sweets?

The tea props (the whisk, bowl, scoop and other tools) are provided so you can handle them and understand how they work. You'll use them to make your own matcha, and the instructor will explain each one as you go.

How do I get to Marugamemachi if I don't have a car?

Public transportation options are available near the tearoom in Marugamemachi, so you can reach it by bus or train from anywhere in Takamatsu.