Tea Whisk Making in Ikoma
From ¥98,300 for up to 2 guests · 2.5 hours
Watch a 20th-generation master make a tea whisk and weave the threads yourself, in a 500-year-old workshop.
- Where
- Nara
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Group size
- 1–6 guests
For over 500 years the same family in Ikoma City has upheld the craft of making tea whisks, and the area is renowned for producing them. You see a demonstration by the 20th-generation master.
You try weaving the threads into a whisk yourself, and the visit includes a tea ceremony and the history and techniques of the chasen.
What is included
- Demonstration by the 20th-generation master
- Threading a tea whisk yourself
- Tea ceremony
- English-speaking guide
Host and place
Hosted by A tea whisk master
Meeting point Nara — exact address sent once confirmed
Cancellation policy for this experience
Our standard tour cancellation terms (Terms and Conditions, clause 5) do not apply to this experience. It is run by a partner host, who sets its own conditions:
Free cancellation up to 8 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed.
We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed. Please read them before you book.
Good to know
How long is Tea Whisk Making in Ikoma?
Tea Whisk Making in Ikoma lasts 2.5 hours.
How much does Tea Whisk Making in Ikoma cost?
From ¥98,300 for up to 2 guests. A larger group, up to 6 guests, costs more. We confirm the exact price when we confirm your date.
What is the cancellation policy?
Our standard tour cancellation terms do not apply to this experience: it is run by a partner who sets its own conditions. Free cancellation up to 8 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed. We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed.
How many guests can join?
This experience takes 1 to 6 guests, so it stays small and personal.
Where does it take place and where do we meet?
The experience takes place in Nara. Meeting point: Nara — exact address sent once confirmed.
What is included?
Demonstration by the 20th-generation master, Threading a tea whisk yourself, Tea ceremony and English-speaking guide.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your preferred date using the form on this page. We confirm availability with the host and reply within one working day. Nothing is charged at the enquiry stage.
