TEA CEREMONIES IN TOKYO · Japan
The 7 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 !!”
3-hour Asakusa walk with local guide, matcha making, and a hands-on monjayaki or okonomiyaki lunch, ending on Hoppy Street.
“Our tour guide, Nori, was wonderful. 5/5 for him. As for the tour, it was great overall. It was a perfect spring day, and we were a small group. I subtracted one star for two reasons. The first reason is that the tour advertises one snack and, of course, lunch. We did not get a snack. It would have been nice to get street food from one of the vendors that line the streets leading up to Senso-Ji. The second reason I subtracted a star is that it's advertised that we would try monjyayaki for lunch, which was a huge factor in my picking this tour over others. But we…”
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