Japan · TEA CEREMONIES IN TOKYO
This is the shortlist for somebody landing next month: 13 tea ceremonies in Tokyo, priced, with the difference between them spelled out rather than implied.
Make matcha with a Tokyo tea master, taste four Japanese teas, enjoy wagashi, and learn tea culture in a relaxed one-hour ceremony.
“Excellent experience to be able to visit a temple and learn about meditation. The monk was very friendly and was happy to answer questions and pose for photographs.”
Learn matcha, Chado etiquette, and Japanese sweets in a small Tokyo tea ceremony workshop near Asakusa.
“Very informative, tasty sweets, lots of matcha to try. The instructor was very educated and seemed to have had lots of experience”
Wear a seasonal kimono, learn tea ceremony etiquette, whisk matcha, and enjoy wagashi in a 90-minute Asakusa cultural experience.
“It was a wonderful experience, learning and enjoying a small taste of Japanese tea traditions. Highly recommend it. X”
Learn traditional matcha preparation in a private Shibuya tea room with premium organic tea, sweets, and guidance from an experienced host.
“It was amazing! Our guide knew a lot about matcha and its tradition. We highly recommend this experience.”
Practice Zen through matcha, sweets, and hands-on tea ceremony instruction near Tokyo Tower in a small, accessible English-language group.
“I loved the history of the tea ceremony and the explanation of how and why certain things are done during. Our teacher was fantastic”
Try matcha, wear an easy kimono, and learn Japanese tea customs in a friendly 90-minute Shinjuku workshop for $59.46.
“It was very warm atmosphere during whole workshop. We have known a bit about tea and kimono history. Had chance to wear casual kimono and learned how to do it properly. Now I know what the difference between green tea and nachtRead more”
See Mt. Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi and Arakurayama, enjoy a tea ceremony, shop Gotemba, or relax in a Fuji-view hot spring.
“Our guide was very helpful and informative, weather was great and had some amazing views of Mount Fuji”
Learn to make matcha in a traditional Tokyo tearoom, choose your bowl and sweets, and enjoy a small-group tea ceremony near Asakusa.
“A truly unforgettable experience! This traditional Japanese tea ceremony was one of the highlights of my trip to Japan. From the moment we stepped into the tearoom, we were transported into a world of calm, beauty, and precision. Our host was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, guiding us through each step of the ceremony with grace and care. The attention to detail — from the arrangement of the utensils to the preparation and serving of the tea — was absolutely fascinating. We not only observed, but also actively participated, making the experience even more meaningful. It was a rare opportunity to connect with Japanese culture on a deeper level. Whether you're…”
Learn to whisk matcha, taste Japanese sweets, and understand tea ceremony etiquette in a relaxed one-hour Tokyo experience.
“This was so much fun! We loved the detailed history and explanation of all ceremony processes. So glad we did this.”
Learn Japan’s tea traditions in a small Shibuya tea house, watch a master, taste nerikiri, and whisk your own matcha in 50 minutes.
“Great tour, very knowledgeable. Learned about the history of the tea ceremony. It was fun- got to whisk our own cup of tea!”
Learn matcha with tea master Mari in a quiet Tokyo tea room near Nishi-Nippori, with sweets, local culture, and hands-on guidance.
“Mari is great! She answered all of our questions and we learned a lot. It's worth it!”
Make Kyoto-style nerikiri, grind Uji matcha, and join a tea ceremony in 95 minutes at AN TOKYO for $18.
“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.”
Learn to whisk matcha, taste rare Japanese teas, and enjoy sweets in a small Tokyo tea class near Tokyo University.
“This was not a tea ceremony, this was a tea tasting. The woman who lead this tour did not speak English. We had to read everything off a screen. Very disappointed in the whole tour and I believe that they should refund us the cost of the tour. I requested an English speaking tour and they agreed. I did not get what they agreed to.”
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