TEA CEREMONIES IN TOKYO · Japan
The 15 tea ceremonies in Tokyo to book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start at the top.
Learn matcha the traditional way in Asakusa, whisk it with pro tips, pair it with seasonal sweets, and leave with skills for home.
“I highly recommend it! I made matcha tea for the first time by myself. The view was great and I enjoyed learning about the history of matcha and how to make it. Matcha Making Tokyo is the best!”
Dress in a kimono in Asakusa and make matcha with a tea master, plus snacks and photo time near Senso-ji.
“I didn't expect such a beautiful ceremony. From the check-in to the women dressing us in kimono and doing our hair, every part of the experience was wonderful. The ceremony of making matcha and the meaning behind it added to the charm. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Tokyo.”
Tokyo tea ceremony across Tokyo University, tasting wakocha, gyokuro, matcha you make, wagashi, genmaicha, certificate and group photo.
“The experience was both interesting and calming. Learning about the different types of tea and various temperatures was insightful to me as an avid tea drinker. Our tea master was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. We always felt at ease throughout. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone curious about the process while visiting Japan.”
Matcha and mochi class in historic Asakusa. Whisk your own tea, learn culture in an English-led quiz, and taste sweets near Skytree.
“The class was really interesting and the instructors were so sweet! Would definitely recommend.”
Asakusa cultural walk with rickshaw, Sensoji temple rituals, snack tasting, matcha making, and hands-on okonomiyaki in a small group.
“We had a great time with Hena. She was an excellent guide and very patient and kind explaining things with us. Yummy food too!”
Tokyo near Shinjuku: wear an easy kimono, learn Teaism and tea ceremony, taste first flush matcha, then make your own bowl at home.
“The whole experience was amazing. Our facilitator Komei was very knowledgeable and easy going making our experience more memorable. Wearing the kimono's was a highlight as well. Komei took great photographs of our group. We all enjoyed our afternoon. Highly recommend. 5 stars !!”
A 90-minute Chado workshop in Asakusa, Tokyo, with Sakura tea welcome, koicha tasting, and hands-on usucha matcha making in a tatami room.
“The host was very kind and informative. We enjoyed learning the history of the tea ceremony and trying our hand at making our own cup of tea.”
Tokyo Asakusa kimono dressing and matcha lesson: pick a kimono, get styled, sip matcha, and optionally add a pro photo shoot near Sensoji.
“Kimono experience was amazing. Dressing up is already special, walking in kimono and pictures even greater. Gentleman explained us the matcha tradition, it was interesting, ladies helped with hair and dressing. Very kind. we could stay in kimono till the end of the day. We liked it trully. I wpuld recommend this company and experience to everybody who who would like to try this once in a life time experience. However I plan to come back.”
Private tea ceremony in Shibuya with EAST GREEN MATCHA organic matcha, wagashi, and hands-on whisking in a calm tea room.
“Great location and freat guide. The tea room is so calm and relaxing and our guide was describing everything so well to tell us history about Matcha and how to make it and drink it properly. really enjoyed it”
Practice Zen through a Tokyo matcha tea ceremony, enjoy Japanese sweets, then perform the ritual yourself with an English instructor near Tokyo Tower.
“Such a lovely hostess and tea master. It was an amazing experience getting to know a bit more of the Japanese culture. And we even learned how to execute the ceremony. Must do activity.”
A 10-hour Mt. Fuji day trip from Tokyo with Kawaguchi views, a matcha workshop, Chureito photo stop, Gotemba outlet shopping, and optional onsen.
“the transport and the guide was good. the time allocated for visiting the shrine was very less. only 30-35 min are given to trek a 400 steps climb which takes atleast 1hour or 1:15min that too if you are a regular trekker.”
Wasako tea ceremony in Tokyo, $45 per person, small group. Choose sweets and a matcha bowl, watch, then make and serve your own matcha.
“Our host(s) were great. Loved the setting. Highly recommend.”
Handmade wagashi and a kimono tea ceremony in Asakusa at Maikoya. Small group, matcha, and photos in about 2 hours.
“I loved attending the sweets making class and tea ceremony It was very interesting activity to make our own sweets. The tra ceremony is calming and insightful.”
A small-group tea ceremony near Tokyo’s Kamogawa Delta, taught by a 20-year matcha expert, with hands-on whisking and included sweets.
“The tea ceremony was very nice. Our host was very patient and also dressed our girls in Kimonos for a very reasonable up charge. Would recommend for couples and families”
Make two seasonal Nerikiri sweets, learn matcha tea ceremony with Uji single-origin matcha, and enjoy your creations in 95 minutes in Tokyo.
“I liked this activity. I have learned a new skill of making sweets using sweet bean paste. However, I could not remember the name of this technique. Would be good if the organisers wrote the name in the description of this activity.”
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