The 15 Best Tea Ceremony Experiences in Tokyo

Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set - Drinking the Matcha You Made

1.Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $21Our pick

Learn to whisk matcha in Asakusa with English-speaking hosts, traditional tools, seasonal sweets, and practical tips for making tea at home.

“Booked the night before and was easy and quick to find in Asakusa area. The host Hiya was very friendly and explained the history of matcha. We also learned how to spot high quality powder. We made it with traditional tools and then she helped us take a family photo. We got to enjoy traditional matcha with sweets which made for a great treat.”

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Tokyo: Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Tea Master - Finding Ocharu opposite Tokyo University

2.Tokyo: Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Tea Master

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 hour · from $38

Make matcha with a Tokyo tea master, taste wakocha, gyokuro, and genmaicha, enjoy wagashi, and take home a certificate.

“I am a woman from the Netherlands and this tea ceremony in Tokyo was such a lovely and memorable experience. We had the sweetest Japanese woman guiding us through the entire ceremony. She explained everything so calmly and clearly, from how to properly prepare the tea to how each step is meant to be experienced. We were also allowed to try everything ourselves, which made it very interactive and enjoyable. The ceremony was accompanied by delicious Japanese snacks, which we truly enjoyed. It felt authentic, peaceful and very well explained, even for someone experiencing a tea ceremony for the first time. Downstairs there is a small café where you can…”

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Dynamic Tokyo: Tokyo Tower, Tea Experience, Bay Cruise Day Tour - Imperial Palace: a short look at Edo-era foundations

3.Dynamic Tokyo: Tokyo Tower, Tea Experience, Bay Cruise Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · from $99

See Tokyo’s palace, Senso-ji, tea traditions, Tokyo Bay, and Tower views in one guided nine-hour tour with lunch included.

“Excellent tour! Our tour guide was very good and we got a chance to see excellent highlights of the city. Lunch was delicious and tea ceremony was an amazing traditional experience. Highly recommended for those visiting for a few days.”

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Tokyo: Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa - The first lesson: matcha history with a playful quiz

4.Tokyo: Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1 hour · from $22

Make traditional matcha in Asakusa, learn its story through a quiz, and enjoy mochi sweets with friendly English-speaking hosts.

“We had such a lovely time! Hayato san was a wonderful host and made us feel right at ease. Hayato san brought us through the history of matcha, how to prepare, and the etiquette of tea ceremonies. He then demonstrated how to prepare matcha, we followed, and then had such a lovely meal! Our matcha came out so well and the sweets paired with our matcha were so tasty! If you are interested in making matcha I definitely recommend this experience. Thank you for having us!”

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Tokyo: Matcha and Kimono Experience - Choosing a kimono near Yotsuya

5.Tokyo: Matcha and Kimono Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · from $57

Learn matcha, teaism, tea ceremony manners, and kimono dressing near Shinjuku with first-flush tea, sweets, and hands-on practice.

“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 !!”

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Tea Ceremony Workshop in Tokyo by the Experienced Instrucor - Sakura tea starts the welcome

6.Tea Ceremony Workshop in Tokyo by the Experienced Instrucor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $38

Learn Chado in a traditional Tokyo tearoom with matcha, Japanese sweets, a formal ceremony, and hands-on tea making near Asakusa.

“Learning the history of the tea room was amazing, also watching the instructor follow precise steps to make and distribute it, was impressive”

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Tokyo: Asakusa Kimono Dressing and Matcha Experience - Choosing between a kimono and yukata

7.Tokyo: Asakusa Kimono Dressing and Matcha Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2 hours · from $56

Dress in a kimono near Sensoji, learn matcha etiquette, and explore Asakusa with an optional professional photo session.

“Lovely options for Kimono and the tea ceremony was quite informative. Yoshi and the ladies were very nice, borrowed me an umbrella on that rainy day and graciously offered to take some photos of me in my Kimono. Definitely worthwhile experience”

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Asakusa: Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet - What the Kimono Means for Your Visit

8.Asakusa: Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1h 30m · from $66

Dress in a seasonal kimono, learn tea ceremony etiquette, whisk matcha, and enjoy wagashi in a calm 90-minute Asakusa experience.

“The kimono selection was great and the tea ceremony information, demonstration, and experience were very pleasant. They offer so nicely staged areas for kimono photos after. You can also us the kimono for a while after your ceremony to go sightseeing nearby. Wonderful experience!”

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Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya - The matcha lesson is more than a drink break

9.Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $60

Make four nerikiri sweets, learn matcha etiquette, and visit a local home near Omotesando in this hands-on Tokyo cultural class.

“This is a wonderful way to gain an insight into a delightful aspect of Japanese culture. The focus on fine details, food in all its aspects - appearance as well as taste, and the beauty of simple things has had great appeal to us. Hana was an excellent teacher and so very kind and accommodating. We all enjoyed making our nerekiri.”

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