Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master

For us, it was much more than simply taking part in a tea ceremony. It was a unique, intimate, and truly special experience that allowed us to discover not only the beauty of the ritual, but also more about your story, Yuta, and everything that lies behind such a rich tradition. Our conversation made the experience even more special. Being able to learn from you, ask questions, and explore the subject more deeply, while experiencing so much kindness and generosity in the way you shared your knowledge with us, was truly a gift. We are so happy with our choice, and we are taking away memories and learnings that go far beyond the ceremony itself. We believe that nothing happens by chance, and we were certainly meant to be there at that moment. 🍵✨

Wow! The tea ceremony experience with Yuta-san was truly unforgettable. Yuta-san and his wife, Narumi-san, welcomed us into their home with such warmth and hospitality. We were led upstairs to the tea room, where Yuta-san shared more about himself and his experience with the tea ceremony before beginning the demonstration. Watching him perform the more than 200 movements involved in the ceremony was absolutely captivating. Every movement felt intentional and graceful, and the experience left us feeling relaxed, peaceful, and incredibly grateful to be a part of it. The ceremonial-grade matcha was delicious, and we then had the opportunity to prepare the matcha ourselves, which made the experience even more interactive and memorable. We also enjoyed a chance to ask Yuta-san questions and hear his thoughtful replies. We absolutely loved this experience and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Kanazawa. It was a beautiful way to learn about Japanese culture and experience the mindfulness and artistry of the tea ceremony firsthand.

We very much enjoyed this activity. Watching the ceremony was beautiful and the tea itself was delicious. And then trying to make it ourselves was so fun! The tea master is also lovely to chat with. Would highly recommend.

Private ceremony, very nice to see. afterwards we made some matcha ourselves, this was more difficult then expected

The tea ceremony with Yuta was the most memorable occasion of our Japan holiday, the energy that was created in the tearoom left us very grateful that we had experienced a genuine guided ceremony with a true tea master The ongoing conversation after the ceremony was also enlightening thank you so much we would love to do this again.