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Japanese Tea Ceremony at Private Home in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo
A 90-minute private tea ceremony lesson in a tea master's tatami room in suburban Yokohama, for up to four guests.
US$58 each · US$116 for two · Taxi ~40 min from the ship
Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
Checked · price, reviews and availability from the operator’s Viator listing · Takumi Yamada
The day, stop by stop
It takes place at one venue, so there is no route to list.
Not at the pier: about 40 minutes by taxi
Measured from Osanbashi Pier, where most upcoming ships here dock.
- Taxi
- ~40 min · 20.9 kmAbout ¥9,900–12,200 (US$64–80) one way on the meter
- Meeting point
- In front of Mizuho Bank, 1 min from Azamino Station West Exit →The taxi ride in Google Maps
- Show your driver
- あざみ野駅西口 みずほ銀行前
- Other ways there
- Walk about 15 min to Kannai Station, then Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line to Azamino (terminus)
- Coming back
- The same ~40 minutes; be at the ship an hour before all-aboard.
Fare from the official meter tariff in force since 2026-03-16, for the road distance; traffic, tolls and night surcharges are extra.
- The host has studied the tea ceremony for more than 40 years and taught it for over 15, and you whisk and drink your own matcha rather than only watching.
- The sweets are handmade by the host and chosen for the season; the listing says they suit vegan and gluten-free diets.
- It is the site's number 9 pick for Yokohama, with a 5.0 rating across 38 reviews and a full refund up to 24 hours ahead.
Travelers who want one quiet, personal hour of Japanese culture as a counterweight to a big-city port day.
The host meets you at Obacho bus stop, three stops beyond Azamino station in suburban Yokohama, well away from the pier, so the travel there and back takes longer than the ceremony. Bring socks for the tatami room.
What you will see
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Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company); there is rarely a tour desk at the pier. We may earn a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.
What Princess Cruises charges for a day like this in Yokohama
Princess Cruises prices from its public Yokohama excursion page, 25 October 2026, per person. Tour prices here are the operator’s current from price.
Before you book
Is the Japanese Tea Ceremony at Private Home in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo worth it from the Yokohama cruise port?
A 90-minute private tea ceremony lesson in a tea master's tatami room in suburban Yokohama, for up to four guests. Best for: Travelers who want one quiet, personal hour of Japanese culture as a counterweight to a big-city port day.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 6 hours. The tour runs 1 hr 30 min; add half an hour to get off the ship, about 40 minutes each way between the pier and the start and keep the hour before all-aboard free. The 90-minute ceremony needs a suburban train and bus trip each way; we allow about 6 hours in port for the outing.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What should I know before booking?
The host meets you at Obacho bus stop, three stops beyond Azamino station in suburban Yokohama, well away from the pier, so the travel there and back takes longer than the ceremony. Bring socks for the tatami room.
Does this tour pick up at the cruise pier?
No: the start is at In front of Mizuho Bank, 1 min from Azamino Station West Exit, about 40 minutes from the ship by taxi (about ¥9,900–12,200 on the meter).
Will I be back on board before all-aboard?
The operator makes no written on-time promise, so the margin is yours to keep. This site only shows the tour as fitting a call of about 6 hours or more, which already includes half an hour to get ashore and the hour before all-aboard. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before means a reservation costs nothing to hold if your ship’s hours change.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per person, from about US$58, on a private basis.
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