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Kanazawa: Kenrokuen Tea Ceremony Experience

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Activity provider:兼六亭 Kenrokutei
Kanazawa: Kenrokuen Tea Ceremony Experience
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Top rated
4.7415185 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.7415185 out of 5 stars
619 reviews

Join the traditions of Japan with a traditional tea ceremony experience in Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa. Immerse yourself in this cultural practice and savour local delicacies.

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Duration 1 hour
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Instructor
English

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G
Gary – Australia

Both hosts were so knowledgeable and endearing. We came away with a lovely understanding of the tradition.

I
Ivan – United States

Excellent experience. We learnt a lot about the symbolism behind a Japanese tea ceremony. Highly recommend this experience!!!

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Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in Japanese tea culture inside the lush green Kenrokuen garden
  • Learn how to properly use the traditional utensils to make a perfect matcha tea
  • Taste few delicious Japanese wagashi sweets made by a renowned confectioner
  • Take a part of a proper Tea Ceremony where you will be able to see the procedure

Full description

Meet the guide in Kenrokutei, a historic place where important guests were entertained by lord Maeda. Following historical explanation about the way of the tea, begin the tea ceremony procedure done by a master followed by details explanations.

Listen and follow the instructions on how to act and behave in a tea ceremony to join without problems. Next, try to make the tea by yourself with our help and then enjoy it. Eat some wagashi from traditional confecrionary shops.
You are allowed to take pictures to keep a memory of this moment.

IMPORTANT:
Our place is located in Kenrokuen Garden. An entrance fee(320yen) to Kenrokuen Garden is required separately. This ticket does not include the entrance fee to Kenrokuen Garden.The garden is not visible in the tea room, so please enjoy Kenrokuen, the garden of the lord Maeda, before or after the experience.

Meeting point
Our shop, Kenrokutei, is located in front of the fountain inside Kenrokuen Garden.
Please read the information written on our Tea Ceremony signboard for more information about the entrance.

Important information to know before you go
・You can request a chair for the tea ceremony if you have difficulty sitting on the floor.
・Please be punctual for your reservation. If you arrive more than 10 min late AFTER the starting time, your reservation will be canceled.
・If you require translation services from English to your native language, please make a PRIVATE reservation (send us an email) to avoid disturbing other guests.
・Participants are only allowed to attend if they are aged 7 years old or older. This activity is held at the same time as other groups and we would like to keep the event quiet and enjoyable for everyone.

Includes

  • Tea ceremony
  • Sweets
  • Photograph
  • Kenrokuen entry fees

Meeting point

Meet in front of the fountain in Kenrokuen Garden.

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  • Our place is located in Kenrokuen Garden. An entrance fee to Kenrokuen Garden is required separately. This ticket does NOT include the entrance fee to Kenrokuen Garden.
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Gary – AustraliaJune 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Both hosts were so knowledgeable and endearing. We came away with a lovely understanding of the tradition.
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Ivan – United StatesJune 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent experience. We learnt a lot about the symbolism behind a Japanese tea ceremony. Highly recommend this experience!!!
g
geoffrey – BelgiumJune 3, 2025 – Verified booking
I like the fact I have the basics to prepare matcha at home !

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Activity provider:兼六亭 Kenrokutei
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