TEA TOURS · TEA CEREMONIES IN TOKYO
The 15 best tea ceremonies in Tokyo you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Dress in a kimono, learn the meaning behind matcha rituals, and explore Asakusa with this hands-on 90-minute tea ceremony.
“This is really well worth it . The was in which they dressed us up in kimonos was amazing and we got to take lovely pictures. We got to learn many interesting facts about matcha from our tea ceremony guide .”
Make matcha with a Tokyo tea master, taste four Japanese teas and wagashi, and learn tea customs in a relaxed one-hour session.
“10/10 it was just me and my partner and we learnt so much last year”
Learn matcha, Chado, and Japanese tea-room customs in a small Tokyo workshop with sweets, hands-on practice, and an Urasenke-trained instructor.
“Was a beautiful and informative experience watching a Tea Ceremony "performance" and then learning how to make our own matcha. I had such a great time.”
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❤️❤️❤️”
Review of Shibuya’s private tea ceremony, with organic matcha, wagashi sweets, hands-on whisking, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“It was amazing! Our guide knew a lot about matcha and its tradition. We highly recommend this experience.”
Practice Zen through a guided Tokyo tea ceremony, taste matcha and sweets, and learn to prepare tea yourself in a small accessible group.
“Tea seremony was really great. Everything was explained and we got to try it ourselves as well. Zen excercize was too short.”
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.”
Learn to whisk matcha in a traditional Tokyo tea room, choose your bowl and sweets, and enjoy a calm 45-minute cultural experience.
“Our host(s) were great. Loved the setting. Highly recommend.”
Learn to whisk matcha, taste Japanese sweets, and explore tea culture in a relaxed one-hour Tokyo experience for beginners.
“This was so much fun! We loved the detailed history and explanation of all ceremony processes. So glad we did this.”
Review of Tokyo Maikoya’s kimono tea ceremony and wagashi workshop in Asakusa, with practical details on value, timing, etiquette, and what to expect.
“One of our best experiences in Japan! highly recommended. Both we the adults, AND the kids absolutely loved it.”
Learn tea history, watch a 500-year-old ritual, taste nerikiri, and whisk your own matcha in an intimate 50-minute Shibuya session.
“Very amazing experience. We got to learn a lot about Japanese culture around the tea ceremony. Our host was kind and very welcoming.”
Learn to prepare matcha with an experienced teacher in a quiet Tokyo tea room near Nishi-Nippori, Yanaka, and Nezu Shrine.
“Amazing activity! ♥️ Mari is knowledgeable and a good teacher 👩🏫 So glad we managed to find time to experience tea ceremony. 🍵”
Make seasonal nerikiri sweets, grind Uji matcha, and join a 95-minute tea ceremony in Tokyo for $18 per person.
“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.
“The tea ceremony was so amazing! It was so informative, fun, and delicious all at the same time! My family felt very comfortable the entire time. Definitely book this!”
Learn to whisk matcha, taste Japanese sweets, and explore tea ceremony customs in a relaxed one-hour Asakusa class.
“Mrs. Madori has given us a brief history of where Macha tea comes from, it’s importance and it’s relevance with Japanese society and Japanese culture which we found quite fascinating and informative ☺️ Tea ceremony experience was wonderful we enjoyed every second! Mrs. Madori explained each action in detail along with their meanings in Japanese culture. Afterwards we’ve prepared our own Macha tea and served it! We definitely recommend 🫶🏼”
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