Shibuya Authentic Tea Ceremony with experienced instructor

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Tokyo, Japan

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50 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Swap Shibuya sightseeing for an authentic cultural experience—a small-group tea ceremony. During the session, you can hear fascinating insights about the history of Japanese tea, followed by a step-by-step demonstration on how to make your own matcha. Learn techniques you can recreate at home, and also enjoy the chance to taste delicious Japanese sweets to go with your tea.

Swap crowded sessions for an intimate small-group tea ceremony
Special opportunity to watch traditional Japanese tea rituals
Learn from an expert—a Japanese tea master
Gain hands-on experience preparing tea with traditional tools

What's Included

Meals

Matcha & Japanese sweets

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Japan, 150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya, Dōgenzaka, 1-chōme−15 万字ビル
It is located on the 2nd floor of the Manji Building, which has an izakaya called “YAOYA” on the 1st floor. In front of the building, you will find the rear entrance of the SK PLAZA Hotel. 当施設は「万字ビル」の2階にございます。1階には「YAOYA」という居酒屋が入っております。ビルの正面には「SK PLAZAホテル」の裏口がございます。

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Claire_y

Great tour, very knowledgeable. Learned about the history of the tea ceremony. It was fun- got to whisk our own cup of tea!

Reviews

5.0

based on 63 reviews

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Great experience

Pennelope_M, Jul 2026

Was great learning about a traditional tea ceremony and then seeing and participating in the practical side of making the tea. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

We received an...

nancykotr, May 2026

We received an introductory lesson to tea making and the tea culture in Japan prior to entering the room for the tea ceremony. Our guide was delightful and so sweet. She made matcha first and then we had the opportunity to make it. My husband was easily able to sit on the floor…it was not a comfortable position for me and our friend so she provided a stool for us to sit on. We learned that matcha is not our favorite type of tea but we enjoyed the experience immensely.

Great tea ceremony

Edward_S, Apr 2026

Love the tea ceremony. These ladies taught us the history and showed us how it is traditionally done.

Rainy day saved!

Kyla_P, Mar 2026

Perfect for a rainy day. It was an absolute delight. It was educational, elegant, and exactly what I needed to start this cultural vacation.

Wonderful experience!

Scott_N, Nov 2025

We loved our experience. It was informative and the teacher was kind and knowledgeable. Very close to everything and easy to find.

The perfect Tea House!

Dawn, Nov 2025

A perfect gem! This old & original little tea house, tucked away on a little side street, is not only beautiful & relaxing, it’s a tranquil & peaceful, allowing you to leave the hustle & bustle of the outside world for a short while whilst learning about the traditions & history of the tea ceremony. The hosts are very knowledgable & very friendly!

Amazing!

Kailey_W, Oct 2025

Very amazing experience. We got to learn a lot about Japanese culture around the tea ceremony. Our host was kind and very welcoming.

Very informative tea...

Asantewa_K, Oct 2025

Very informative tea ceremony. Our host was very nice and polite. We loved every bit of this ceremony

Good tour!

Claire_y, Oct 2025

Great tour, very knowledgeable. Learned about the history of the tea ceremony. It was fun- got to whisk our own cup of tea!

Amazing matcha experience and place

Stanimir_K, Sep 2025

It’s a very beautiful and amazing experience with Mai. Also peaceful, relaxing, and meditative. We highly appreciate it and recommend it. We learn interesting facts and how to make matcha . We are very happy!