A matcha experience for kids in Kyoto, Tokyo and Osaka
Whisk your own bowl of matcha, try seasonal Japanese sweets and learn the small courtesies of a tea room, at a pace that suits young children.
What happens
A formal tea ceremony asks a lot of a six-year-old: kneeling still, staying quiet, waiting their turn. This session keeps what kids love about matcha (the bamboo whisk, the bright green foam, the sweets) and drops the parts that end in tears.
Your host shows the family how to whisk, how to hold the bowl and why guests turn it before drinking, then lets the children make a bowl for each parent. Parents can join in, or hand the kids over and enjoy a quiet cup.
It is a private session for your family only, so it starts when your children are rested and slows down whenever they need it.
- Whisk your own matcha with a bamboo chasen
- Taste seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets) chosen for young palates
- Learn simple tea-room manners: bowing, turning the bowl, saying thank you in Japanese
- Kids serve a bowl to their parents, the highlight for most families
Made for traveling families
Paced for kids
Every session is private and shaped around your children's ages, naps and attention spans.
One team you already trust
The Travel Nanny team that vets our nannies arranges each experience and confirms every detail with you.
Childcare built in
Add a nanny for younger siblings, or for the hours after, so the grown-ups get time too.
Questions families ask
Is matcha OK for young children? It has caffeine.
A child's portion is small, and your host can swap in a low-caffeine tea such as roasted hojicha for younger kids. Tell us their ages when you send your request.
Do we have to kneel the whole time?
No. Kids can sit however they are comfortable, and chairs are fine for parents who would rather not kneel.
Can a nanny look after our toddler during the session?
Yes. A Travel Nanny caregiver can look after younger siblings nearby, so the older kids get the host's full attention. Mention it in your request.
Request this experience
Tell us when you're traveling and who's coming. We'll reply by email to confirm availability and the price. Nothing is charged until you confirm.
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