Amid the lively streets of central Nagoya, discover a hidden world of tranquility inside a teahouse. In this intimate setting, you will be welcomed with seasonal wagashi from a historic confectioner once favored by the Tokugawa family. This reflects Nagoya’s place as one of Japan’s wagashi capitals, where sweets flourished alongside the rise of tea culture, nurtured by successive Owari Tokugawa lords who deeply enjoyed the practice of chanoyu.
The experience begins as you watch a tea master perform the refined ritual of preparing matcha, a performance rooted in elegance and mindfulness. Afterwards, under gentle guidance, you will whisk your own bowl of matcha — an approachable yet meaningful way to connect with Japan’s tea traditions.
The workshop takes place inside Japan Culture Village, a unique district where past and present meet. Here, historic temples, shrines, and century-old shops stand alongside stylish cafés and contemporary eateries, making it an inspiring place to explore before or after your tea ceremony.
This tour offers not only a hands-on encounter with Japan’s tea culture but also a rare chance to experience calm and harmony in the middle of the city.
The tour is offered with both morning and afternoon options. Please choose your preferred session during the booking process.
Check in at the Japan Culture Village reception inside the nostalgic Nagono-ya Café. From here, you will be guided to Nagomikōan Teahouse, a welcoming space in the heart of Nagoya designed to make the tea ceremony accessible in everyday life.
At Nagomikōan, enjoy a relaxed yet refined introduction to the world of chanoyu. Begin with seasonal wagashi and a serving of matcha as you observe a tea master’s graceful preparation. Afterwards, under gentle guidance, you will try whisking your own bowl of matcha — a hands-on experience that is easy to enjoy, even for beginners.
Your session concludes, but since it is held inside Japan Culture Village, you can continue exploring the area afterward. Here, historic temples, shrines, and century-old shops stand alongside stylish cafés and modern eateries, offering both the nostalgic charm and contemporary energy of Nagoya in one place.
Japan Culture Village reception inside Nagonoya Café
The tour is offered with both morning and afternoon options. Please choose your preferred session during the booking process.
This experience is booked on request. The owner of the experience will respond to the request within 5 days
| Cancellation Date | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| No-show or cancellation after tour departure | 100% of the tour price |
| On the tour date | 50% of the tour price |
| 1 day prior to the tour date | 40% of the tour price |
| 2 to 7 days prior to the tour date | 30% of the tour price |
| 8 to 10 days prior to the tour date | 20% of the tour price |
| 11 or more days prior to the tour date | Free |
Nagomikōan Teahouse
