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A 70-minute private tea ceremony in a 100-year-old machiya near the Nishi Chaya geisha district, hosted by a tea master of 19 years.
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Couples who want one quiet, well-explained cultural hour.
The operator states from 9,900 yen per person with a minimum of two. Transport is not included: the house is 10 minutes by taxi from Kanazawa Station, which is itself about 30 minutes from the cruise terminal.
It takes place at one venue, so there is no route to list.
Guide languages: English. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Tea master.
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A 70-minute private tea ceremony in a 100-year-old machiya near the Nishi Chaya geisha district, hosted by a tea master of 19 years. Best for: Couples who want one quiet, well-explained cultural hour.
About 4 hours. The tour runs 1 hr 10 min; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Allow the bus to Kanazawa Station (about 30 minutes) and a 10-minute taxi each way.
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
The operator states from 9,900 yen per person with a minimum of two. Transport is not included: the house is 10 minutes by taxi from Kanazawa Station, which is itself about 30 minutes from the cruise terminal.
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