Tokyo · TOKYO TEA & SAKE EXPERIENCES
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Tea rewards quiet attention; sake rewards context about rice, region and brewing. Choose the ritual or tasting that gives the host enough room to explain what is in front of you.
Learn matcha the traditional way in Tokyo, taste wakocha, Gyokuro, wagashi, and Genmaicha, then leave with a certificate and photo.
“Guide was very friendly and really seemed to know his stuff. A relaxing and informative experience that I would recommend to anyone curious about the Japanese tea ceremony.”
Taste 6+ Japanese sake varieties in Shinjuku with a pro, paired with snacks. Learn labels, brewing basics, and how to order sake like a local.
“Andrea was such a lovely host! We had a great time, and once total we got to try 9 different sakes. Thank you so much!”
Tokyo tea ceremony workshop in Asakusa with Urasenke-licensed training, Sakura tea, koicha and usucha tasting, and hands-on matcha prep.
“We had an absolutely wonderful time at the tea ceremony! It was such a beautiful and calming experience from start to finish. We learned so much about matcha, tea, and the philosophy of Chado — and left with a whole new appreciation foRead more”
Asakusa kimono and matcha tea ceremony: choose a seasonal kimono, whisk matcha with an English guide, enjoy wagashi, and get styling plus photos.
“This exceeded expectations - an interesting introduction to a key cultural aspect of Japanese life. The activity was very well staffed and all the staff were charming. The activity included dressing in a kimono which was very atmospheric and photogenic. Altogether a very good experience.”
Private Japanese tea ceremony in Shibuya at Tea Room KAKOI. Learn matcha history, whisk matcha, taste organic matcha and wagashi sweets.
“It was amazing! Our guide knew a lot about matcha and its tradition. We highly recommend this experience.”
Practice Zen through a traditional matcha tea ceremony near Tokyo Tower, learn the meaning, then perform it yourself with guided help.
“Lovely, caring instruction on the history and preparation of the tea ceremony. Loved this experience!”
Wear an easy-to-wear kimono in Shinjuku, learn matcha tea ceremony basics, and make a bowl of matcha with tastings and snacks in 90 minutes.
“Wonderful session by the host. He very patiently explained the entire history of Matcha, the difference between Matcha and other kinds of teas, how matcha is different from green tea, how to make matcha tea in traditional Japanese style and how to drink matcha. Great learning of their culture. A must visit experience. Highly recommended.”
Wasako tea ceremony in a Japanese room at Charyo-Ichimatsu, choose sweets and a matcha bowl, watch and whisk matcha near Asakusa.
“Our host was so kind, calm and welcoming. She shared her knowledge with us and helped to create a wonderful experience in a peaceful and beautiful environment.”
Walk Tsukiji’s Outer Market, learn local prayer at Hongwanji Temple, then enjoy unlimited sake tastings at a Tsukiji salon in 3 hours.
“What a wonderful experience! Our guide, Kumi, was very informative and friendly and she showed us many great spots at the market, and she even wrote down other spots for us to visit on our own time later on. It was very useful, since the market is so big. Then, the sake tasting was just as incredible. We tasted 20 excellent sake selected and presented by a sommelier who took the time to explain all their unique characteristics. We also got to learn how sake is made. Overall, a very pleasant experience very worth the price, I heavily recommend it to anyone visiting Tokyo!”
Casual Tokyo matcha tea ceremony in Asakusa. Whisk your own bowl, taste sweets, ask questions, and learn the steps in a small group.
“This was so much fun! We loved the detailed history and explanation of all ceremony processes. So glad we did this.”
Unlimited sake tasting in Tsukiji with an English sommelier, cheese and crackers, and pours at different temperatures. 90 minutes, $54.
“I was the only one there, contrary to the app's suggestion that it's gonna sell out. Regardless it was a very interesting experience worth it's money. Hosts were nice”
A small-group Shibuya tea ceremony with a tea master, stone-mill matcha, sweets, and hands-on whisking of your own bowl.
“We loved our experience. It was informative and the teacher was kind and knowledgeable. Very close to everything and easy to find.”
One hour of guided matcha prep with a 20-year tea master in a small Tokyo tea room near Kamogawa Delta.
“The most calm, informative and wonderful experience ever! Mari was so sweet and kind, my mom and I had a delightful time learning how to prepare matcha, and Mari was kind enough to help us go over how to fold the tea towel a few times so we could practice on our own! Would definitely recommend :)”
Make two seasonal Nerikiri sweets and learn a Uji matcha tea ceremony with single-origin matcha in a 95-minute Tokyo class.
“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.”
Unlimited sake tasting plus sushi omakase in Roppongi, Tokyo. 8+ sake types, premium tuna set, 90 minutes for $63.
“The sushi was excellent. We will go back for sushi. We have expected more explanation about the origin and make of the sake. There were 4 sakes we were given to try. Very little information was provided. We asked a few questions but were disappointed by the lack of knowledge. We felt rushed. The 10 pieces of sushi were presented within 30 minutes. Will we were still being served sake, we were requested to move from the counter to a table near the door to accommodate customers who were coming in. Verdict - the experience was below expectation.”
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