The 15 Tea Ceremonies in Tokyo That Earn the Detour

1.Kimono Tea Ceremony at Tokyo, Asakusa Maikoya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 638 reviews · from $55Our pick

At Maikoya Asakusa, staff help you choose a kimono, arrange a simple hairstyle, and guide you through a formal matcha ceremony. You’ll learn the meaning of the tools and movements, prepare your own tea, enjoy snacks, and take photos. English-speaking hosts such as Erika and Iyume may lead the session.

“Our group of 8 had a ton of fun time dressing in traditional kimonos and learning about the intricacies of the tea ceremony and other aspects of Japanese culture. Our teenagers both male and female thanked me for arranging such a fun session. We also had some great photo ops and enjoyed how efficiently the place was run and how smoothly everything went. I especially appreciated the special chairs and tables for us folks who might’ve had some flexibility challenges with kneeling or sitting directly on the tatami. Our host spoke perfect English and was most gracious. I highly recommend this activity and Maikoya; you will enjoy it!”

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2.Tokyo: Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Tea Master

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

At Ocharu, across from Tokyo University, a tea master guides you through wakocha, Gyokuro sencha, matcha preparation, wagashi, and Genmaicha in about an hour. You make your own matcha with traditional tools, taste tea leaves, receive a certificate, and finish with a group photo. English instruction is provided.

“I am a woman from the Netherlands and this tea ceremony in Tokyo was such a lovely and memorable experience. We had the sweetest Japanese woman guiding us through the entire ceremony. She explained everything so calmly and clearly, from how to properly prepare the tea to how each step is meant to be experienced. We were also allowed to try everything ourselves, which made it very interactive and enjoyable. The ceremony was accompanied by delicious Japanese snacks, which we truly enjoyed. It felt authentic, peaceful and very well explained, even for someone experiencing a tea ceremony for the first time. Downstairs there is a small café where you can…”

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3.Tea Ceremony Workshop in Tokyo by the Experienced Instrucor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $38

At a traditional tearoom in Asakusa, an experienced instructor, including Ms. Haneishi, introduces you to Chado through video, ceremony, sweets, koicha, and hands-on usucha preparation. You will learn to serve tea as host and guest, sample several teas, and practice in a tatami room. Expect about 90 minutes, a small group, steep stairs, and required socks.

“This was an excellent private experience with just the 4 people in my group. This experience is inside of a school of chado, so it is a great learning experience from an established instructor. She was extremely nice, and explained the histRead more”

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4.Asakusa: Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 153 reviews · 1h 30m · from $66

In Asakusa, choose a seasonal kimono, receive professional dressing and long-hair styling, then join an English-led tea ceremony. Hosts such as Mia, Wakana, Yoko, and Kyoko explain the four principles of tea, demonstrate matcha preparation, and help with photos. You will make your own tea, taste wagashi, and may wear the kimono for nearby sightseeing afterward.

“This activity exceeded my expectations, the kimono were absolutely beautiful, and they allow you to take lots of pictures and it is a rental for the remainder of the day. The tea ceremony is quiet and beautiful and will led.”

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

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

Meet Tatsuya at The OneFive Tokyo Shibuya and enter a private tea room just eight minutes from Shibuya Station. Learn tea ceremony customs, matcha production, and the meaning behind each utensil before tasting premium organic matcha with traditional sweets. You will also whisk your own tea and have time for questions.

“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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6.Tokyo: Practicing Zen with a Japanese Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 105 reviews · 1h 15m · from $63

Meet your English-speaking instructor at Kikai Shinko Kaikan, opposite Tokyo Tower, for a 75-minute introduction to Zen and Japanese tea ceremony. Watch the careful preparation of matcha, taste a paired sweet, then perform the ceremony yourself with guidance. Seats are available for those who prefer not to sit on the floor, and groups are limited to 10.

“Tea seremony was really great. Everything was explained and we got to try it ourselves as well. Zen excercize was too short.”

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7.Matcha Kimono Tea Ceremony in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $59

In Shinjuku, your English-speaking host helps you put on an easy-to-wear kimono, explains matcha, green tea, black tea, and tea ceremony manners, then guides you through preparing and drinking matcha. The 90-minute small-group session includes Japanese snacks, tea tools, a welcome drink, and photos.

“It was so much fun! The kimonos were very easy to put on & the matcha tasted so good! Loved learning about the history of matcha & tea ceremonies.”

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8.Tea ceremony experience in Japanese-style room 60min

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 45 minutes - 4 hours · from $45

At Wasako, inside the historic Charyo-Ichimatsu restaurant, Ryouko and her assistants guide you through a Japanese tea ceremony in English or Japanese. You choose a matcha bowl and sweet, watch the formal preparation, learn the meaning of the room and utensils, then whisk your own tea. Small groups are limited to seven. Optional kimono dressing and photos may be available.

“We had a fantastic time at the Tea ceremony and the host couldn’t be more helpful. It was very authentic and attention to detail. We were able to take photos and videos and the host took pictures for us. We also dressed in Japanese kimonos which they did for us which just finished the experience perfect. We all had a wonderful time would recommend it to anyone.”

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9.Tokyo: Casual Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $25

At Tokyo Tourist Lounge in Asakusa, a friendly host, possibly Midori, guides you through matcha whisking, Japanese sweets, and the meaning behind each tea step. This one-hour session welcomes questions and photos, limits the group to eight, and skips kimono rental and strict formal ceremony rules.

“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.Auto-translated”

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10.Sweets Making and Kimono Tea Ceremony at Tokyo Maikoya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $112

At Maikoya Asakusa, you’ll choose a kimono, make and decorate two Japanese sweets, and learn matcha etiquette before joining a guided tea ceremony. The two-hour session welcomes up to 10 participants, includes tea and ingredients, and leaves time for traditional photos. Host Kurumi has been praised for her patient instruction.

“Very stylish and fun. Learned how to make two different sweets. And was taught how to make matcha tea.”

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11.Shibuya Authentic Tea Ceremony with experienced instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $25

Spend about 50 minutes at Shibuya Tea Ceremony Tokyo-Chaan with an experienced Japanese tea master. Learn how matcha is made, watch a formal tea ritual, taste nerikiri, then choose a chawan and prepare your own bowl. The small group is limited to eight people, making this a calm cultural break near Shibuya’s main sights.

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

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12.Tokyo: Tea Ceremony Experience in a small tea room

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 1 hour · from $51

Meet teacher Mari at Senraku-an for a one-hour tea ceremony in a small Tokyo tea room. She explains the meaning behind each gesture, serves matcha and dried sweets, and guides you through whisking your own tea. Groups are limited to six, making this a calm, personal introduction to Japanese tea culture near Yanaka and Nezu Shrine.

“Amazing activity! ♥️ Mari is knowledgeable and a good teacher 👩‍🏫 So glad we managed to find time to experience tea ceremony. 🍵”

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13.Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

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

At AN TOKYO, you’ll shape two seasonal nerikiri sweets from Kyoto-made bean paste, watch a matcha-grinding demonstration, and prepare Uji matcha for a tea ceremony. The Japanese instructor relies heavily on demonstrations, with English translation available as much as possible. Presenter Marie has received special praise for her clear, patient 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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14.Tokyo Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Japanese Tea Master

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $33

At Ocharu in Bunkyo, across from Tokyo University, you will taste wakocha, Gyokuro sencha, and Genmaicha, then whisk your own matcha with guidance from a Japanese tea master. A tea cake, seasonal wagashi, certificate, and group photo are included. This is a hands-on tea lesson and tasting, not a formal geisha-style ceremony.

“This was not a tea ceremony, this was a tea tasting. The woman who lead this tour did not speak English. We had to read everything off a screen. Very disappointed in the whole tour and I believe that they should refund us the cost of the tour. I requested an English speaking tour and they agreed. I did not get what they agreed to.”

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15.Tokyo: Tea Ceremony Experience in Asakusa

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

In Asakusa, an English-speaking host such as Midori, Madori, or Kaz guides you through a friendly one-hour tea ceremony. You’ll learn why each gesture matters, whisk your own matcha, taste a traditional sweet, and ask questions in a small group of up to eight. Kimono rental is not included.

“it was and amazing experience. it was very informative and peaceful. 10/10 would recommend. Midori was an incredible guide. she is so Kind and cute ♥️”

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