10 Tea Ceremony Experiences in Tokyo Worth Booking

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

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

In Asakusa, an English-speaking instructor guides you through matcha’s history, quality, preparation, and traditional whisking technique. You’ll make your own tea with a bamboo whisk, then enjoy it with seasonal Japanese sweets. The relaxed one-hour class suits beginners, families, and anyone seeking a cultural break from sightseeing.

“This class was super informative from learning the history of matcha to techniques. The ladies were so fun to learn from! I would highly recommend going if you’re looking for a short class/experience.”

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2.Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Tea Master

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

At Ocharu, across from Tokyo University, an English-speaking tea master guides you through four Japanese teas, seasonal Ougiya sweets, and hands-on matcha making. You will learn tea manners, water temperatures, and tea origins, then leave with a certificate and group photo.

“Such good fun, we had a go at making matcha and tasted the other types of tea. Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny! Thank you again!!”

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3.Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

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

In Asakusa, English-speaking instructors such as Mana, Ken, Hiyo, and Yui guide you through matcha history, a playful quiz, tea etiquette, and hands-on whisking. You prepare and drink your own matcha with traditional sweets in a seated one-hour class near Asakusa Station and Tokyo Skytree.

“It was so stunning to visit in the winter. We all love it.”

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4.Matcha and Kimono Experience

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

Near Yotsuya, tea master Komei guides you through matcha, teaism, tea ceremony customs, and kimono dressing. You choose an easy-wear kimono, compare matcha, learn four preparation steps, taste first-flush tea, and make your own bowl in a small, welcoming setting.

“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

At Kimono Rental YUI, Tsuyoshi, Yoshi, and their team help you choose a kimono or yukata, style your hair, and complete the look with geta sandals and a handbag. Learn matcha etiquette, then explore Asakusa until 17:30. A 60-minute photo session is available as an add-on.

“The tea ceremony was a lovely experience and the staff was extremely nice and helpful with dressing us and doing our hair.”

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

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

Meet Tatsu, also identified as Tatsuya, near Shibuya Station and walk eight minutes to a private tea room. Learn the story of matcha, watch a formal ceremony, taste premium organic tea with wagashi sweets, then whisk your own bowl under careful guidance.

“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.”

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

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

Spend 10 hours exploring Mt. Fuji’s best-known sights with an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Walk beside Lake Kawaguchi, make matcha at Shikido, climb to Arakurayama’s famous pagoda view, then choose Gotemba shopping or a paid hot spring visit.

“the whole experience was so beautiful and experiencing the japanese culture”

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8.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 Charyo-Ichimatsu, Ryouko and her assistants guide you through a 45 to 60-minute tea ceremony. Choose a sweet and matcha bowl, watch the preparation, learn the meaning of the utensils and room, then whisk your own tea. English and Japanese instruction, photo opportunities, and small groups of up to seven make this a personal cultural experience near Asakusa.

“It was SO amazing! The kimonos, the tea, the surrounding and especially the staff were breathtaking. We really recommend! / Sanna and Julia”

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9.Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 1h 35m · from $18Best value

At AN TOKYO, a Japanese instructor guides you through coloring and shaping Kyoto bean paste into two seasonal nerikiri sweets. You will also see matcha grinding, prepare Uji matcha, and enjoy tea with your creations. English help is available, though demonstrations do much of the teaching.

“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.”

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10.Tea Ceremony Experience in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

At Tokyo Tourist Lounge Asakusa, an English-speaking guide such as Midori or Kaz leads you through a relaxed one-hour tea ceremony. Learn the meaning of each gesture, whisk your own matcha, taste Japanese sweets, and ask questions in a small group of up to eight.

“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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