Nakamura Tokichi — Tea Milling and Relaxed Tea Ceremony

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What You’ll Experience

At Nakamura Tokichi Honten in Uji, this relaxed plan pairs tea milling with a small tea gathering. Grind tencha leaves on a stone mill before drinking usucha, the lighter preparation of matcha.

The visit introduces the tea merchant’s history and the etiquette of its Zuishoan tea room. The pace allows questions without requiring prior tea-ceremony knowledge.

Wabunka lists a 60-minute visit with an English-speaking host. This is the relaxed plan, distinct from the merchant’s longer, more formal ceremony offering.

Who Is This For

• Tea drinkers curious about how matcha is made
• First-time visitors seeking an introduction
• Couples planning a quiet stop in Uji

Practical Details

Duration	About 60 minutes
Price	Check Wabunka for current prices and options
English	English listing on Wabunka; confirm support for your date
Location	Uji, Kyoto
Booking	Follow Wabunka instructions; check whether your date requires provider confirmation
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Hareto’s Take

The Hareto Score of 86 is a provisional editorial score based on listing information, rather than a firsthand inspection. Choose the plan for its manageable introduction rather than expecting a comprehensive course. Check seating arrangements if kneeling is difficult. Leave enough time for travel to Uji instead of squeezing it between central Kyoto appointments.

Experience details and current reservations on Wabunka. Information checked September 12, 2026.