Tea Ceremony Experience at Tokyo Asakusa

Recommended by 97% of travelers

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Tokyo, Japan

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

The strict etiquette and traditional setting of most Japanese tea ceremonies can feel intimidating to visitors, but this casual experience is perfect for novices. Learn to whisk your own bowl of matcha, taste authentic Japanese sweets, and understand the meaning of each step of "the way of tea" in a comfortable and relaxed lounge setting.

A warm introduction to Japanese tea culture designed for travelers
Avoid the worry of overcoming a language barrier or committing cultural faux pas
Enjoy the intimate and relaxed atmosphere of a small group experience
Feel free to ask questions and take photos

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea

Wearing Kimono & Rental

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tokyo Tourist Lounge Asakusa
Collection Kaminarimon Bld 5F, ２丁目-１８-15 雷門台東区東京都 111-0034, Japan
Tokyo Tourist Lounge Asaksa is located at 5th floor. Use your google Map app and type "Tokyo Tourist Lounge Asakusa"

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are 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

Alana_B

Very wonderful and informative experience! It was just under an hour but that was perfect for us. The tea was a bit bitter but my friend loved it! The staff is so sweet, 5/5 would return!

Reviews

4.9

based on 119 reviews

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Very educational and...

Julia_M, Apr 2026

Very educational and relaxing! Loved our instructor, she was so nice and taught us a lot about the ceremony.

Short but Sweet!

Alana_B, Apr 2026

Very wonderful and informative experience! It was just under an hour but that was perfect for us. The tea was a bit bitter but my friend loved it! The staff is so sweet, 5/5 would return!

Tea ceremony

Pauline_M, Mar 2026

Lovely experience, very gently and politely explained the whole process. We learned a lot, thank you Midori

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and learning about the Japanese tea ceremony. Midori will be happy to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you again in the future.

Lovely experience to do...

Joanna_M, Mar 2026

Lovely experience to do while visiting Asakusa. Our tea master was great and we learned a lot. Would highly recommend

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re glad you enjoyed the experience in Asakusa and learned something new. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again.

So cool!

Maddie_T, Dec 2025

This was so much fun! We loved the detailed history and explanation of all ceremony processes. So glad we did this.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your kind words of appreciation. We are glad to know that you enjoyed the tour. It was our pleasure to serve you and we hope to continue doing so in the future.

Pleasant and immersive experience

AndreLuizVieirade_M, Apr 2026

I really liked the experience, quite immersive and that explores well the traditional tea culture in Japan.

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Very nice time

Virginie_C, Nov 2025

A beautiful moment of sharing and in all zenitude, thank you for the welcome and teachings of Midori, a beautiful person who shares her knowledge with kindness.

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