Below: every plan with its price, seating and how to book.
How much is a tea ceremony in Kanazawa?
| Plan | Adult |
|---|---|
| ShigureteiMatcha and a fresh sweet | ¥1,000+ entry |
| Gyokusen-anMatcha and a fresh sweet | ¥1,000 |
Both tea houses serve a bowl of matcha with a fresh sweet for ¥1,000, but neither offers hands-on tea making. Shiguretei is inside Kenrokuen Garden, so you also pay the garden's admission, ¥320 for adults and ¥100 for ages 6 to 17.
Can I sit on a chair at a tea ceremony in Kanazawa?
1 of the 2 plans seat you on tatami.
Tatami or floor
- Shiguretei (Matcha and a fresh sweet): Tatami rooms of 8 to 13 mats
Frequently asked questions
How much is a tea ceremony in Kanazawa?
2 tea ceremony plans from 2 operators in Kanazawa cost ¥1,000 each for an adult (operators' own pages, checked 17 and 18 October 2026).
Can I make the tea myself in Kanazawa?
Not at these two. Shiguretei and Gyokusen-an serve a bowl of matcha with a fresh sweet, but neither offers hands-on tea making.
Do I pay to enter Kenrokuen Garden for Shiguretei?
Yes. Shiguretei is inside Kenrokuen Garden. Admission is ¥320 for adults and ¥100 for ages 6 to 17, on top of ¥1,000 for the tea.
Booking, days and age limits in Kanazawa
- Shiguretei: hours
- 9:00 to 16:30, last entry 16:00; closed 29 December to 3 January
- Gyokusen-an: hours
- 9:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:30, last entry 16:00
- Kenrokuen Garden
- Admission ¥320 for adults, ¥100 for ages 6 to 17
Prices and days change. Check the operator's page before you go; links are in the sources below.
Sources for this page
- Gyokusen-an (Ishikawa Prefecture) (Japanese)Gyokusen-an (Ishikawa Prefecture)
- Kenrokuen Garden, Shiguretei (Ishikawa Prefecture) (Japanese)Kenrokuen Garden, Shiguretei (Ishikawa Prefecture)
- Kenrokuen Garden, Shiguretei (Ishikawa Prefecture)Kenrokuen Garden, Shiguretei (Ishikawa Prefecture)
- Kenrokuen Garden, Shiguretei (Ishikawa Prefecture) (Japanese)Kenrokuen Garden, Shiguretei (Ishikawa Prefecture)