Tokyo · TEA CEREMONY & MATCHA
15 reviewed
Forty-five minutes of deliberate quiet in a city that has none. The 15 sessions below list formality, length and price under each.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $21Our pick
Learn to whisk matcha in Asakusa with English-speaking hosts, traditional tools, seasonal Japanese sweets, and practical tips for making tea at home.
“This class is a fun and informative way to learn about Matcha. The instruction was good and the Matcha was tasty!”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $55
Dress in a kimono, learn the meaning behind Japanese tea rituals, make matcha, and take photos near Senso-ji in Tokyo’s Asakusa district.
“This activity is a hidden gem! The dress up segment was simply marvelous! The tea making experience was really inspiring and was very easy to follow. Afterwards, they would let you keep the kimono for the rest of the day and can visit the temple to enjoy an authentic experience. Highly recommend!”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 hour · from $38
Learn Japan’s tea culture in 60 minutes with wakocha, Gyokuro, wagashi, hands-on matcha making, and a certificate near Tokyo University.
“Host was great. Informative and easily understood. Highly recommend!! And close proximity to Toyko University campus and the Zoo. Can not recommend enough it was agree experience.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · from $99
See Tokyo from palace gardens, Senso-ji, a hands-on matcha session, buffet lunch, river cruise, and Tokyo Tower in one full day.
“Very Well organised informative great destinations. Friendly helpful. Really enjoyed. Timely. Thank you”
★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1 hour · from $22
Learn matcha history, whisk your own tea, and enjoy mochi sweets in a relaxed English-language class near Asakusa Station.
“Hayato is very friendly and also funny! I’ve learned a lot about the history of matcha en making the tea too! Would recommend as a fun activity to do in Tokyo.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · from $57
Learn matcha, teaism, tea ceremony, and kimono near Shinjuku with tea master Komei, from first-flush tasting to hands-on preparation.
“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 !!”
★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2 hours · from $56
Dress in a kimono near Sensoji, learn matcha manners, and explore Asakusa with optional professional photos for $56.
“I enjoyed the kimono dressing experience as I felt feminine. Normally, I don't dress feminine and have my hair styled. It was good to get out of my comfort zone to opt for the photoshoot around Sensoji Temple. The photographer made me feel at ease and helped with poses. The matcha experience was educational and I got to share the experience with another solo traveller.”
★★★★★★★★★★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.
“It was amazing and Yoko was very entertaining and informative”
★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · from $105
See Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, Senso-ji, Odaiba, Tokyo Tower, and Tokyo Bay on a guided day tour with tea and buffet lunch.
“The trip was great. Our guide Aiko was wonderful. It was a good way to see Tokyo in one day”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $60
Make four traditional nerikiri sweets, learn matcha etiquette, and visit a local home near Omotesando in this hands-on Tokyo class.
“Fun cultural experience. Time flew by. She was definitely an expert in creating the sweets, yet was very relaxed guiding us thru the process in making our own. Also, enjoyed making matcha tea and going thru the ceremony process”
★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · from $30
Learn the rituals of Japanese tea in a private Shibuya tea room, with rare organic matcha, wagashi sweets, and hands-on preparation.
“I love tea so was most definitely going to book a tea ceremony experience. The guide met us at the location specified and messaged before hand too. The guide had so much passion for matcha tea especially since his family for 2 generations has tea farms. He explained the calmness around the whole tea ceremony experience, how to respect every object used and the differences in matcha. I would definitely recommend this experience.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1h 15m · from $63
Practice Zen through matcha, sweets, and a guided tea ceremony near Tokyo Tower, with English instruction and your own turn at the ritual.
“The ambience of the venue made us feel like we were in a tearoom. It accommodated both able-bodied people as well as myself who couldn't sit on the floor.Our hostess & tea master made us comfortable from the moment we entered until the end of the tour. We appreciated the small size classroom as it allowed us to see and hear all that was said as well as see how us as students were able to perform certain parts of the ceremony. The history of the ceremony & and its significance to continue to perform the ceremony daily in these modern times is one of the most surprising benefits of…”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $59
Dress in an easy kimono, learn Japanese tea culture, compare matcha, and prepare your own bowl in a relaxed 90-minute Shinjuku workshop.
“As a “matcha” lover back home i wanted to learn more about it and boy did i ever! Really enjoyed the time spent with our gracious and well traveled host”
★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 minutes - 4 hours · from $45
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 was so kind, calm and welcoming. She shared her knowledge with us and helped to create a wonderful experience in a peaceful and beautiful environment.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · from $66
Review of a 10-hour Mt. Fuji day tour from Tokyo with Lake Kawaguchi, ropeway views, matcha, and Oshino Hakkai.
“This was an excellent day trip! We got Andrew as our host for the day tour, and he was great. Very informative, friendly and showed us all the best picture spots. Would definitely recommend to all.”