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Captivating Tea Ceremony
Wonderful experience, matcha was flavorful and the ceremony was captivating. We were able to ask questions afterwards and learned so much about the tea ceremony history and the tea itself. Highly recommend!
Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Sweets Making
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $32 / person
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 17 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Japan Guide Star
- Meeting point
- It’s about a 5-minute walk from Toei Mita Line Hakusan Station.Please come to the 2nd floor as shown on Google Maps.Address2nd Floor, Phil Park Hakusan Hills, 1-26-17 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Description
・Brew your own matcha ・Learn from a tea master with 10+ years of experience ・Craft seasonal Japanese sweets yourself ・Guided in clear English by an expert host
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 7+)
- $32
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:00 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Tea ceremony
Traditional Japanese sweets
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
17 reviews
How it compares in Tokyo
- Starting price $32 is 59% below the typical $78 for tours of similar length in Tokyo
Excurgo comparison of 4,165 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Sweets Making take?
Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Sweets Making lasts about 1 hour.
How much does Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Sweets Making cost?
Prices start at $32 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Sweets Making run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Can I cancel Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Sweets Making for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is It’s about a 5-minute walk from Toei Mita Line Hakusan Station. Please come to the 2nd floor as shown on Google Maps. Address: 2nd Floor, Phil Park Hakusan Hills, 1-26-17 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Sweets Making offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Sweets Making worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Japan Guide Star.
Reviews(17)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Perfect host and experience
The tea ceremony was in one word, exquisite. The whole experience felt like she invited us into her Japanese home steeped in cultural humility and tradition. Funny, patient and kind, the sweet treat experience was also magical and time just froze. Thank you for this experience with my son. It was an honor and a privilege.
5
Fantastic tea ceremony 🍵
The tea master was so friendly and attentive, an unforgettable experience of Japanese tradition that every visitor to Japan should have 😊
D
Great tea ceremony
Such a great experience, our guide was very knowledgeable and professional and so kind. She took the time to answer a lot of questions about a tea and it was so amazing. For a family of four with an 11-year-old and a 13-year-old and it was a great experience
M
Tea-riffic!
Fantastic! The tea ceremony was a beautiful, relaxing experience. Learned a lot about the historical and modern day customs around the ceremony. Got to make a sweet 'crystanthenum' from dyed white bean paste. That went well with the delicious frothy matcha that I can now expertly whip up. Yukako runs a great tea experience. Highly recommend.
I
Glad to have joined!
We enjoyed it alot! Probably the best matcha we've had thus far!
R
Amazing experience, book it
Fantastic, personal experience on the history of matcha and how to make it. We spent way over our hour with Valerie chatting about all things matcha and Japan Highly recommend doing when in Japan
R
Tea or no tea?
Experience was cancelled but refund was processed immediately and staff were very friendly and made sure to contact immediately to let us know and refund.
O
Wonderful!
We had a wonderful experience learning about traditional Tea Ceremonies and making traditional Japanese sweets in a peaceful and relaxing setting. The host is VERY talented!
V
Tea ceremony and Japanese sweets making review
The tea ceremony was a really great experience. We made matcha and traditional Japanese sweets. Our host was very kind, easy to talk to and taught us a lot about the traditional tea ceremony. We had a great time. 100% recommend!
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