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15 Tea Ceremonies in Tokyo

29 tours  ·  from $7 a head

One bowl of matcha, an hour on the tatami and a sweet to go with it. These 15 are compared on price, setting and whether you get to whisk your own, with kimono add-ons noted.

Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set - Finding the class in Asakusa
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Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

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

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

In Asakusa, English-speaking instructors guide you through preparing matcha with traditional tools, explain its cultural background, and serve it with Japanese sweets. The class lasts about an hour and welcomes beginners. Instructors named by past participants include Rino, Shuri, Hiya, and Nama, though your teacher may differ.

“Rino made me a master matcha maker, had so much fun during the class, and learned a lot ! Dessert were yummy as well”

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Tokyo: Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Tea Master - Starting with wakocha and a tea cake
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Tokyo: Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Tea Master

2.Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Tea Master

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 528 reviews · 1 hour · from $38

At Ocharu, opposite Tokyo University, an English-speaking tea master guides you through wakocha, Gyokuro sencha, hands-on matcha making, and genmaicha. Seasonal wagashi from Ougiya, a completion certificate, and a group photo are included. The one-hour session is relaxed and practical, with a chance to learn tea etiquette as well as taste the teas.

“Excellent experience. The host was very welcoming and friendly. You get to taste some of the unique japanese teas in a relaxing atmosphere. Very good value for money. Highly recommended.”

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Tokyo: Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa - From Asakusa Station to your seat
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Tokyo: Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

3.Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

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

At Matcha Making Tokyo, you’ll hear a short introduction to matcha, take an interactive quiz, then whisk your own tea with traditional tools. English-speaking instructors, including hosts such as Ken, Mana, and Hayato, guide the seated class before you enjoy matcha with Japanese sweets. It’s one hour, a minute from Asakusa Station, and costs $22 per person.

“the Matcha tea making experience was brilliant for solo travellers as you got to meet others from all over the place. the history and how to make matcha were a real lesson in the the passions of matcha tea. I probably won't make another cup of tea the same now. well worth the money and the instructors made it fun and educational. good value for money”

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Tokyo: Matcha and Kimono Experience - Choosing a kimono before the tea lesson
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Tokyo: Matcha and Kimono Experience

4.Matcha and Kimono Experience

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

Near Shinjuku, tea host Komei introduces Japanese tea and teaism, guides you through a matcha tasting and teaches you to whisk a bowl yourself. You choose an easy-to-wear kimono for the workshop, compare matcha styles and learn basic tea ceremony manners. Matcha, traditional sweets, a welcome drink and tea tools are included.

“We had a great time with our host, Komei. We learned many interesting things, and the taste of the Matcha was incredible. If you want to try real Matcha, we truly recommend this experience!”

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Tea Ceremony Workshop in Tokyo by the Experienced Instrucor - Watching Koicha in the Tea Room
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Tea Ceremony Workshop in Tokyo by the Experienced Instrucor

5.Tea Ceremony Workshop in Tokyo by the Experienced Instrucor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $38

In Asakusa, an instructor from a school licensed by Kyoto’s Urasenke Chado School guides you through tea-room customs, a formal koicha ceremony, Japanese sweets, and making usucha yourself. The roughly 90-minute session includes a short introductory video and a small group of up to six. Bring socks, and be ready for a steep staircase.

“Looking for a fun time in Tokyo? This was an absolutely unforgettable and amazingly spiritual experience!”

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Tokyo: Asakusa Kimono Dressing and Matcha Experience - Dressing takes time, but it is part of the activity
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Tokyo: Asakusa Kimono Dressing and Matcha Experience

6.Asakusa Kimono Dressing and Matcha Experience

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

At Kimono rental shop YUI, near Asakusa Station and Kaminarimon gate, choose a kimono or yukata, then get help with dressing, hair, and accessories. English-speaking host Yoshi leads a short matcha lesson with sweets. You can explore Asakusa until 5:30 pm, or add a 60-minute photo session near Sensoji Temple and the Sumida River.

“Highly recommend this activity. Lovely helpers and great experience.”

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Asakusa: Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet - Watching the Matcha Take Shape
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Asakusa: Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet

7.Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet

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

In Asakusa, choose a seasonal kimono, get help dressing, and, for women with long hair, have your hair styled before a tea master guides you through matcha preparation and ceremony etiquette in English. You’ll taste seasonal wagashi, with time for photos. Sessions run about 90 minutes and may include 12 to 14 participants.

“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 - A home setting, with Hana as your guide
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Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya

8.Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya

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

Join Hana for a 90-minute nerikiri and matcha class in her home near Omotesando Station. Choose designs, shape three traditional sweets, then make an original fourth to take home. Hana serves matcha with Japanese sweets and introduces a table-style tea ceremony. Groups are limited to four, and the class suits all ages.

“This was our first visit to Japan, we picked this activity to get an insiders perspective and start with something calm. It was a perfect choice. We loved it, we loved the host and it was so tasty and cute. We would like to say thank you one more for inviting us in your home.”

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Tea Ceremony Experience in a Private Tea Room in Shibuya - Watching a formal preparation, then making your own
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Tea Ceremony Experience in a Private Tea Room in Shibuya

9.Tea Ceremony Experience in a Private Tea Room in Shibuya

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 125 reviews · from $30

Meet tea host Tatsu near Shibuya Station for an English- or Japanese-language tea ceremony in a private room. Hear how matcha is grown and prepared, taste premium organic matcha with traditional sweets, then whisk a bowl yourself. The room is about an eight-minute walk from the station.

“It was amazing! Our guide knew a lot about matcha and its tradition. We highly recommend this experience.”

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Tokyo: Practicing Zen with a Japanese Tea Ceremony - Finding the Room Near Tokyo Tower
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Tokyo: Practicing Zen with a Japanese Tea Ceremony

10.Practicing Zen with a Japanese Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 105 reviews · 1h 15m · from $63

Across 75 minutes near Tokyo Tower, an English-speaking instructor demonstrates a Japanese tea ceremony, explains its links to Zen Buddhism and guides you through preparing matcha yourself. Traditional sweets are included, and chairs are available if you prefer not to sit on the floor. Instructors at past sessions have included Junko, Ken and Midori.

“Our host Midori made us feel very comfortable and was very informative . The tea ceremony was one of my highlights of Tokyo . I suggest that the space be sound proofed . We could hear another activity going on next door which spoilt the zen of the beautiful tea ceremony”

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Matcha Kimono Tea Ceremony in Tokyo - Learn what tea ceremony is trying to express
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Matcha Kimono Tea Ceremony in Tokyo

11.Matcha Kimono Tea Ceremony in Tokyo

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

In Shinjuku, a host guides you through Japanese tea varieties, matcha’s role in tea culture, and basic tea ceremony manners. You’ll wear a quick-to-put-on kimono, taste a high-grade first-flush matcha, then whisk and drink a bowl using traditional tools. The 90-minute workshop includes Japanese snacks and a group of no more than 10.

“very unique experience! the professional helped me wearing Kimono properly and the tea ceremony was a good chance to learn Japanese tea culture. highly recommend !”

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From Tokyo: Mt.Fuji, Tea Ceremony & Outlet Shopping Day Tour - The coach ride saves planning, not time
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From Tokyo: Mt.Fuji, Tea Ceremony & Outlet Shopping Day Tour

12.Mt.Fuji, Tea Ceremony & Outlet Shopping Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 10 hours · from $70

Spend a full day from Shinjuku at Lake Kawaguchi, Shikido’s matcha-making experience and Arakurayama Sengen Park, then use your time at Gotemba for outlet shopping or an optional hot spring. An English- and Chinese-speaking guide leads the trip. Fuji views depend on the weather, and the onsen costs extra.

“The guide speaks well, able to communicate in various languages including English, Mandarin and Cantonese which were the main ones needed for the group in the tour. His instructions were clear hence the tour went smoothly as planned. The bonus being the weather, gave us a clear view of Mt Fuji 😊”

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Tea ceremony experience in Japanese-style room 60min - Choosing your bowl and sweets
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Tea ceremony experience in Japanese-style room 60min

13.Tea ceremony experience in Japanese-style room 60min

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 45 minutes - 4 hours · from $45

In Wasako’s Japanese-style room inside the registered cultural property Ichimatsu, host Ryouko guides you through a tea ceremony, explains the utensils and customs, and shows you how to whisk your own matcha. Choose your tea bowl and sweets, enjoy the demonstration, then make tea yourself. The small-group session runs in English or Japanese, with four scheduled start times.

“We really loved this tea ceremony. Our guide explained the steps very well. She also took time to answer our questions and offered additional information as well. Ethereal in every sense of the word!”

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Mt. Fuji Day tour: Kawaguchi Lake Ropeway, Matcha, Oshino Hakkai - Matcha at Lake Kawaguchi: a small cultural pause
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Mt. Fuji Day tour: Kawaguchi Lake Ropeway, Matcha, Oshino Hakkai

14.Mt. Fuji Day tour: Kawaguchi Lake Ropeway, Matcha, Oshino Hakkai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $66

Travel from Tokyo by air-conditioned vehicle to a Fuji-viewing stop, Lake Kawaguchi, the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway and Oshino Hakkai. You’ll try a brief matcha-making activity and have a guide to help with timing and photo spots. Guides have included Andrew, Martin and Erina, though the guide for your departure may differ. Ropeway service and Fuji views depend on conditions.

“It was an awesome experience, we covered everything in the Itinerary. Our tour guide Olivia was amazing, she waited for us patiently, we were travelling with our baby so the experience was very comfortable.”

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Tokyo: Tea Ceremony Experience in a small tea room - Meeting Mari at Senraku-an
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Tokyo: Tea Ceremony Experience in a small tea room

15.Tea Ceremony Experience in a small tea room

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 1 hour · from $51

At Senraku-an, near Nishi-Nippori, tea teacher Mari guides a one-hour ceremony for up to six people. You’ll learn about tea traditions, watch the preparation, and make matcha yourself if you wish. Matcha and traditional dried sweets are included. Yanaka and Nezu Shrine are nearby.

“The tea ceremony was very nice. Our host was very patient and also dressed our girls in Kimonos for a very reasonable up charge. Would recommend for couples and families”

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