Matcha Experiences in Tokyo: Our Top 12

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 744 reviews · from $21Our pick

Learn to whisk matcha in Asakusa with English-speaking hosts, seasonal sweets, and hands-on instruction in a relaxed one-hour class.

“I am a bus tour guide and come with my Japanese friend. We have a nice experience. We Enjoy a Japanese confectionery & matcha. The matcha was not bitter and tasted very nice. We learned the history of matcha and what is the different from green tea leaves. We will recommend to our clients in the recent future.”

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2.Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 388 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

Learn matcha history, whisk your own tea, and enjoy mochi sweets in a friendly one-hour class near Asakusa Station.

“I had such a great time at this matcha class! I learned so much about the preparation and proper techniques for making matcha, and the hands-on experience made it even more fun. The instructor was knowledgeable and welcoming, and the whole class felt relaxed and engaging. Highly recommend for anyone who loves matcha or wants to learn something new!”

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3.Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $90

Explore Asakusa by rickshaw, sample Japanese sweets, visit Sensoji, make matcha, and cook okonomiyaki in a small Tokyo group.

“Had lots of fun chatting to Nori san, and the family enjoyed making okonomiyaki and learning about matcha”

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4.Matcha and Kimono Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 219 reviews · from $57

Learn matcha, tea ceremony, teaism, and kimono near Shinjuku with expert guidance, first flush tea, sweets, and hands-on preparation for $57.

“Just an amazing experience) You got a chance to have a private tea ceremony in local Japanese flat with arranged and cute decorated tea room ) Got so many knowledge of matcha making and history of matcha tea, as well as a lot of interesting facts which you kind find in Google. As well really enjoyed knowing Japanese culture more deeper and leading the proper way of wearing of kimono 👘 Definitely recommend trying while in Japan )”

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5.Asakusa Kimono Dressing and Matcha Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 173 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Dress in a kimono, learn matcha customs, and explore Asakusa near Sensoji with optional professional photos.

“This was such a fun activity. The owners of the store were very welcoming and super nice. They made it so much fun!! I highly recommend this it’s an experience to remember.”

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6.Asakusa: Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 153 reviews · 1h 30m · from $66

Dress in a seasonal kimono, learn tea ceremony etiquette, whisk matcha, and enjoy wagashi in Asakusa for $66.

“Very lovely experience, kimono were beautiful and the whole team ceremony was amazing, mo regrets here❤️❤️❤️”

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7.Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $60

Make four Japanese nerikiri sweets, learn matcha etiquette, and visit a local home in Harajuku during this friendly 90-minute Tokyo class.

“Hana was a wonderful teacher! It was so fun making the Nerikiri! She explained the techniques very clearly and had several beautiful examples of Nerikiri to be inspired by. And she even gave us great advice on local places to visit in the area. I definitely would recommend her to friends and family to take a class with her!”

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8.Matcha Kimono Tea Ceremony in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $59

Learn to whisk matcha, wear an easy kimono, and explore Japanese tea culture in a relaxed 90-minute Shinjuku workshop.

“Very entertaining insightful the host speaks good english, you’ll learn about matcha, put a kimono on and make yourself one, even if the taste is not for you a glimpse into Japanese culture by a passionate teacher is still great.”

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9.Tokyo Sushi Making Class : Sake Ceremony & Matcha Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $45

Make sushi, open a sake barrel, torch salmon gunkan, and whisk matcha in this lively 90-minute Asakusa class.

“What a brilliant experience! The instructor was so fun, welcoming and knowledgeable. Completely exceeded my expectations. It was an amazing, relaxing and special activity to do. Thank you for going above and beyond for me!”

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10.Matcha Experience with of Japanese Tea Tasting in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $57

Taste seven Japanese teas, learn matcha-making, and enjoy homemade sweets in a friendly five-person Tokyo tea class led by a former tea farmer.

“It was engaging, informative, and offered a wonderful glimpse into the cultural richness behind this simple yet significant tradition. I left with a deeper appreciation for both the tea and the mindfulness that goes into its preparation. A passionate and knowledgeable instructor who patiently answered all my questions.”

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11.Japanese Matcha Tea Ceremony and Kimono Experience in Hanayaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $79

Review of Hanayaka’s Tokyo matcha tea ceremony and kimono rental, with hair styling, Sensoji stroll, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Highly recommend the experience. Explained in great details about the tea making customs. Won't be disappointed. Easy to find as well.”

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12.Mochi Matcha Gluten Free Japanese Sweets Class near Shibuya area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $112

Make four gluten-free Japanese sweets in a private Tokyo mochi class with Sakura near Shibuya, including matcha, tea, photos, and recipes.

“When I visited Japan it was very very hot, so I tried to find things to do inside as well as seeing the sights. As someone who is gluten free/celiac, I wanted to try sweets in a way that wouldn’t get me sick. Sakura’s class is perfect. She is so sRead more”

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