Nishio Matcha Story｜Tea Ceremony & Matcha Kaiseki Journey

Highlights -Journey into Nishio, Japan’s historic hometown of premium matcha cultivation -Discover the story of matcha through stone-milling, tea ceremony, and whisking -Learn from a licensed tea master in a noble family’s historic tea room -Conclude with a refined Kaiseki (multi-course meal) inspired by the fragrance of matcha Tour Overview For centuries, Nishio has been revered as Japan’s hometown of matcha, where ideal climate and pure waters create tea of deep umami and vivid color. This experience invites you into that legacy: observe a formal tea ceremony in a historic tea room, then whisk your own bowl with guidance from a tea master. Mill your own matcha using a traditional stone grinder and learn the cultural story behind Nishio tea from a local guide. Conclude with a seasonal kaiseki meal infused with premium Nishio matcha at a restored traditional residence, savoring the harmony of flavor, history, and place.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15 min

   We will meet up with the interpreter guide and travel by taxi.

2. 2

   Former Konoe Residence

   1.8 hours

   Matcha grinding experience with a mortar and pestle and tea ceremony demonstration by a certified tea master. After that, stroll through the Nishio City Historic District.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   2 hours

   A meal of Japanese kaiseki cuisine with the aroma of matcha

4. 4

   Stop 4

   15 min

   Take a taxi to Nishio Station and the tour ends.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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