The 15 Best Tea Ceremony Experiences in Tokyo

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

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

In Asakusa, hosts such as Shuri, Rino, Hiya, and Nama guide you through matcha’s history, quality, preparation, and traditional whisking. The one-hour class includes matcha, seasonal Japanese sweets, photos, and a relaxed setting suited to beginners, families, and anyone seeking a less formal tea experience.

“Great experience! Interesting and modern approach while explaining matcha. If you don’t want the formality of a tea ceremony, then this is the place. We went with kids (6 and 9) and they loved it. The team was very fun and trying to get everyone engaged (kids included) into the activity.”

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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 wakocha, Gyokuro, matcha, and Genmaicha. You will taste seasonal wagashi, whisk your own matcha with traditional tools, and leave with a certificate and group photo after about one hour.

“The experience was both interesting and calming. Learning about the different types of tea and various temperatures was insightful to me as an avid tea drinker. Our tea master was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. We always felt at ease throughout. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone curious about the process while visiting Japan.”

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3.Dynamic Tokyo: Tokyo Tower, Tea Experience, Bay Cruise Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 521 reviews · from $99

Spend about nine hours touring Tokyo by coach, riverboat, and on foot. Visit the Imperial Palace, Senso-ji, and Nakamise, prepare matcha, enjoy a buffet lunch, cruise beneath 12 bridges, and finish at Tokyo Tower. Guides such as Mina, Aki, Hiro, and Yokosan are praised for clear explanations and warm service.

“Allot is covered by this tour and you have ample time at each location. Tokyo Tower, the tea ceremony & bonsai garden, the bbq lunch, the outer gardens of the imperial palace, the river cruise and the Senso-ji Temple were all quiet different and wonderful to see. Our tour guide was excellent, spoke allot between the locations about Japan’s history. Great way to see lots in a single day.”

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4.Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

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

In Asakusa, an English-speaking instructor such as Mana, Ken, Hayato, or Hiyo guides you through matcha history, a light quiz, whisking technique, tea etiquette, and a tasting with Japanese sweets. The seated, one-hour class costs $22 and welcomes solo visitors, families, and groups.

“Hayato is very friendly and also funny! I’ve learned a lot about the history of matcha en making the tea too! Would recommend as a fun activity to do in Tokyo.”

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5.Matcha and Kimono Experience

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

Near Yotsuya, close to Shinjuku, Komei leads a small-group lesson on matcha, tea ceremony, teaism, and kimono. You choose an easy-to-wear kimono, compare authentic Japanese matcha with lesser-quality versions, prepare your own bowl, and enjoy traditional sweets.

“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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6.Tea Ceremony Workshop in Tokyo by the Experienced Instrucor

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

At a Urasenke-affiliated Chado school in Asakusa, instructor Ms. Haneishi guides you through tea history, koicha, usucha, tea bowls, sweets, and meditation. You watch a formal ceremony, then whisk and serve your own matcha in a small tatami room. English instruction and several start times make this easy to fit into a Tokyo day.

“Go for the experience and not the matcha. It was fun to experience with 2 other couples from the UK.”

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7.Asakusa Kimono Dressing and Matcha Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 173 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

At Kimono Rental Shop YUI near Kaminarimon Gate, Yoshi and his team help you choose a kimono or yukata, style your hair, and complete your look with geta and a handbag. You will also learn basic matcha etiquette, then explore Asakusa until 17:30. A 60-minute photo session is available as an add-on.

“This was a wonderful experience that was our activity of our holiday. The people can't do enough to make your experience enjoyable and their range of kimonos, hair styles and accessories is incredible. The team was kind, fun and so informative about the match experience with really interesting history explained in a great way. I can't recommend this experience enough!”

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8.Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet

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

Choose a seasonal kimono, have your hair styled if you have long hair, then join an English guided tea ceremony in Asakusa. Hosts such as Mia, Wakana, Yoko, and Kyoko explain the rituals, help you whisk matcha, and pair it with wagashi. Photo areas and possible nearby sightseeing in the kimono add value.

“This was my favourite activity in Tokyo! I loved everything about it; from getting dressed up in Kimono 👘 and getting my hair done 🦋, to observing the beauty of the Japanese tea ceremony 🍵 We even learned to make matcha the traditional way, and I was delighted to sample some Japanese sweets (which were also vegan friendly) 🍬 Then to top it all off, the guide spent a good length of time taking photos of me dressed in Kimono! I really appreciated this kind gesture being a solo traveller, and will look back on those photos with fond memories of Japan 🥰 A huge thank you to all of…”

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9.Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $60

Meet Hana near Omotesando Station for a 90-minute, hands-on lesson in nerikiri, Japan’s seasonal bean-paste sweets. You’ll shape three sample designs, invent a fourth, then prepare matcha and enjoy Japanese sweets. Groups are limited to four, and all four creations can go home with you.

“We made 4 exquisite mochi desserts, 3 we selected as a group from a plate of examples and 1 that we designed individually. Hana was an excellent host/instructor! She has clearly done this many times before, and was fun to talk to about other things to do while visiting Tokyo. The nerikiri tasted excellent, and the tea ceremony was very neat to learn about.”

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

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

Meet Tatsu or Tatsuya near Shibuya Station and enter a quiet private tea room for a guided ceremony. You’ll learn how matcha is produced, taste rare organic tea with wagashi sweets, watch the formal preparation, and whisk your own bowl.

“Great location and freat guide. The tea room is so calm and relaxing and our guide was describing everything so well to tell us history about Matcha and how to make it and drink it properly. really enjoyed it”

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11.Practicing Zen with a Japanese Tea Ceremony

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

Meet your English-speaking instructor opposite Tokyo Tower for a 75-minute tea ceremony in a small group of up to 10. Watch matcha preparation, taste a paired Japanese sweet, learn about Zen and the utensils, then prepare tea yourself. Chairs are available for anyone who cannot sit on the floor.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our Japanese Tea Ceremony. Our guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. She demonstrated everything and then walked us through doing everything ourselves. We learned a lot and enjoyed the tea as well!”

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12.Matcha Kimono Tea Ceremony in Tokyo

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

In Shinjuku, you’ll change into a quick-wear kimono, learn how Japanese teas differ, taste high-quality first-flush matcha, and prepare your own bowl with traditional tools. The host teaches in fluent English, answers questions, provides snacks and photos, and keeps the group to 10 people.

“Had a lot of learning about tea ceremony, matcha and kimono! Not like other tea ceremony places, the instructor gave me a lecture about the philosophy of tea ceremony and matcha in details. Also, experience of making matcha was very interesting. The instructor was very fluent in English, so it was easy for me to ask questions. Highly recommend!”

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

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

Spend 10 hours exploring Mt. Fuji from Tokyo with an English, Mandarin, or Cantonese speaking guide. Visit Lake Kawaguchi, make matcha at Shikido, climb to Arakurayama Sengen Park, then choose Gotemba shopping or a Fuji-view hot spring. Guides such as Itsuki, Jeff, and Vicki have helped keep the day moving.

“Our guide Itsuki was excellent and informative. Beautiful day and we got great pictures. Wish we had more time at the Outlets as the place is huge! Some in our group did the Onsen and they enjoyed the experience. Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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

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

At Wasako, inside the Charyo-Ichimatsu restaurant near Asakusa, Ryouko and her team guide you through a 45-minute Japanese tea ceremony. Choose a matcha bowl and sweet, watch the preparation, then make your own tea. English and Japanese instruction, photos, and optional kimono dressing may be available.

“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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15.Mt. Fuji Day tour: Kawaguchi Lake Ropeway, Matcha, Oshino Hakkai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $66

Leave Tokyo for a 10-hour Mount Fuji day tour with round-trip transport, a matcha-making session, Lake Kawaguchi, the Panoramic Ropeway, and Oshino Hakkai. Guides such as Andrew, Lu, Martin, and Erina are praised for clear English and friendly service, but traffic and crowded stops can make the day feel rushed.

“It was an awesome experience, we covered everything in the Itinerary. Our tour guide Olivia was amazing, she waited for us patiently, we were travelling with our baby so the experience was very comfortable.”

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