Tea Ceremony Experience at Tokyo Asakusa

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Tokyo, Japan

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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
Please wear or bring socks. If you do not have socks, you can buy the socks at the Tourist Lounge

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
*Socks are required, as this is proper etiquette in tatami rooms and helps protect the tatami mats, which are made from natural materials.
*Chairs are also available. traditionally, the tea ceremony is held sitting on tatami mats, but please choose whichever is more comfortable for you.
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

5.0

based on 170 reviews

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Excellent Tea Ceremony

Morag_M, May 2026

Had a very enjoyable time at the Tea Ceremony in Asakusa. Yoko was our Tea Master who explained all about the process of how she would perform the Ceremony. It was performed by her in a lovely relaxing and calming room. We watched Yoko go through the procedures for making the Matcha Tea and then tasting same. We then were invited, individually, to make the tea ourselves. All in all we had an excellent experience and very pleased that we had included this in our trip. Would definitely recommend doing this Tea Ceremony.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted that you enjoyed learning about the tea ceremony with Yoko and making your own matcha. Thank you for your recommendation, and we’re so pleased that this became a special part of your trip to Japan!

Our host Midori was...

Jennifer_S, May 2026

Our host Midori was excellent. She taught us about the Chado culture and even some phrases we can use during the rest of our trip in Japan. She was so patient, kind, attentive, and a joy to spend time with. We are leaving this experience feeling more calm than when we arrived! Would love to meet her again. Thank you Midori!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed learning about Chado and that Midori helped make your experience so special. Your kind words about her mean a lot to us, and we will be sure to share them with her. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back again someday!

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.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad you had a relaxing and meaningful experience. Hope to see you again soon!

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!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad the experience felt just right for you and that you enjoyed learning with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!

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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Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the immersive experience and felt the depth of Japan’s traditional tea culture. We hope to welcome you again in the future.

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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