HIROSHIMA
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6 tea ceremony experiences travellers rate highest in Hiroshima. Each entry covers what is included, who is running it and what it costs, so the comparison sits in one place.
Morning hike in Hiroshima’s Futaba Mountains with shrine stops, forest bathing, and an open-air Nodate tea ceremony.
“Our guide Nana was knowledgeable and kind. She led us on a hike up a mountain path of shrines, ending at a Buddhist relic. Along the way, she guided us through Shinto practices and explained their meanings. She even helped translate ouRead more”
Put on a kimono at Tokuju-ji in Miyajima, learn matcha etiquette, make and taste your own tea, and get garden photos.
“It was a wonderful experience for us. The staff was really kind, very polite and helped us a lot with the Kimonos. They explained stepwise the traditional tea ceremony. It was a place of silence and relaxation. We enjoyed it very much. We are happy that we booked it at Okeiko Japan!”
Kimono fitting on Miyajima, a hands-on matcha tea ceremony, and calligraphy at a Zen temple—small group, photo-friendly, great value.
“We had an amazing time at Okeiko. The ladies who ran the experience were very experienced, incredibly kind, and wonderful to talk to. They helped us pick our kimonos and assessories, expertly dressed us, and then took photos and viRead more”
Hike Futaba Mountain, learn Shinto at shrines, then enjoy an open-air tea ceremony and forest bathing over Hiroshima’s views.
Take three traditional lessons at Tokuju-ji Temple in Miyajima: kimono, calligraphy, tea ceremony, and an amulet, with photos emailed to you.
“This was a lovely experience from beginning to end. The location is exceptionally beautiful, and I learned so much from the calligraphy lesson as well as the tea ceremony. Their hospitality was fantastic.! I would highly recommend this as a place to go while traveling here”
Make onigiri and matcha near Hiroshima Peace Park with a small group, local English-speaking hosts, miso soup, wagashi, and tea manners.
“Everything was wonderful and traditional, it was a truly memorable day. The experience of making traditional Japanese dishes was very special for me, especially since I truly enjoy them”
