Booking is currently not available for this experience. Please check back later.

5-Course Tea Tasting Experience Near Meiji-jingu (Tokyo)

Organized by Tea Master Kaku
Tokyo Morning Tea & Meditation Experience Near Meiji-jingu 3Photo of playV3
Tokyo Morning Tea & Meditation Experience Near Meiji-jingu 1
Tokyo Morning Tea & Meditation Experience Near Meiji-jingu 2
Show all photos
Tokyo Morning Tea & Meditation Experience Near Meiji-jingu 4
Share
Photo of heartV2
Save
Photo of img box all
Show all photos
Summary
Highlights
Experience Details
Experience Location
Photo of exp duration
Duration
1 hour
Photo of exp guest
Number of Guests
1 - 5 guests
Photo of exp accessibility
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible, Family-friendly
Photo of exp language
Language
English
Photo of exp other
Other
Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian

Start the day sipping on selected tea sourced from the mountains of Shizuoka in this meditative tea experience near one of Tokyo’s most emblematic landmarks, the Meiji-jingu Shrine in Harajuku.

Highlights

  • Experience a meditative Zen tea ceremony in Harajuku, central Tokyo

  • Taste tea from Shizuoka Prefecture served in five different ways

  • Take home tea leaves as a souvenir

Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Even in a city as busy as Tokyo, you can enjoy serene pockets of contemplation. One such place awaits in downtown Harajuku, a place so tranquil it's easy to forget that the bustling Takeshita-dori Street is just a few streets away. The dark, silent interior of Jinnan House restaurant is the setting for this unique experience, where guests are invited to trade the morning hustle for a meditative Zen tea ceremony with a tasting of several tea varieties and foods.


Let your mind be at ease while an English-speaking tea master prepares and brews tea for you to enjoy with food pairings. This tea, made from single-origin leaves sourced exclusively from Mt. Ryuso, a remote region in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a testament to the quality and uniqueness of Japan's prime tea-producing areas. You will enjoy it in five different ways:


-Enjoying a refreshing cold brew with ice to bring out the umami

-Sipping tea brewed with hot water, which is more bitter than cold brew

-Pairing brewed tea leaves with ponzu (soy sauce with citrus juice), a delicious mix of quintessential Japanese flavors

-Roasting tea leaves to make hojicha (roasted green tea) and enjoying them with a scoop of ice cream

-Drinking freshly roasted hojicha


The aromatic richness of these leaves adds an extra layer of delight to your experience. After the tea ceremony, you will receive tea leaves as a souvenir to relive the taste of this tea anytime. Once the experience ends, explore nearby attractions like the Meiji-jingu Shrine, one of Tokyo's spiritual hearts, and Takeshita-dori Street's many cute cafes and creperies. Harajuku's combination of quiet spiritual sites and exciting, bubbly cafes and shops make it a unique place to visit in Tokyo.

What You Get

1-hour tea experience with tea and light bites
Tea souvenir
Additional food and tea (available for purchase for a separate fee)
Transportation to and from the restaurant

Good To Know

  • N/A

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at Jinnan House restaurant near Meiji-jingu Shrine in Shibuya. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

Read more

Experience Location

Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.

Get Directions
What People Are Saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Photo of star light v4
Photo of star light v4
Photo of star light v4
Photo of star light v4
Photo of star light v4
(0)
Photo of avatar
Sharna Kockova
March 18, 2025
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4

Our tea experience was amazing. Kaku was incredibly kind and so knowledgeable about all of the teas, answering all of our questions, of which we had many! We would absolutely recommend this experie...read more

Photo of avatar
Yazmin Norte
October 07, 2024
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star light v4

It is a proposal to learn about the different states, colours and flavours that sencha tea can have. せんせい was very kind to answer my questions (which were quite a few 🤭) and offered some tips to i...read more

Photo of avatar
Brett Halkett
August 06, 2024
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4

Amazing experience

Book This Experience
Select at least 1 guest
Photo of nav copy 3
Select Guest
Select at least 1 guest
Adult
(13 - 99)
0
Child
(6 - 12)
0
Clear
Apply
Date
Photo of nav copy 3
Select a Date
Date
June
2025
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293012345
Time
Photo of nav copy 3
Select Time
Time
Photo of instant
INSTANT CONFIRMATION
Photo of calendar mark
Earliest available date: June 10, 2025
from
$7.19
per guest
Book Now
Photo of time lapse
Please note that the time is in Japan Standard Time.
Photo of transaction refund cashback
Free cancellation (48 hours notice)
Photo of arrow button down
Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
You may also be interested in these experiences
Premium Tea-Based Dining Experience in Tokyo with Drinks 1
Dining Experiences
TOKYO
Premium Tea-Based Dining Experience in Tokyo with Drinks

In this unique guided dining experience, enjoy tea-based beverages and fine dining in two trendy Tokyo restaurants with a knowledgeable guide. You’ll enjoy a course meal, take part in a tea-making workshop and enjoy tea-based drinks.

from$277.06
Photo of heartV2
Shizuoka Tea Plantation and Factory Tour w/ Tea Picking 5
Food Tours
SHIZUOKA
Shizuoka Tea Plantation Tour w/ Tea Picking & Tasting

Learn about sustainable tea production from local farmers in Shizuoka, Japan’s green tea capital. Tour a tea plantation, pick the freshest leaves to make tea and tempura and bask in the views of Mt Fuji in this unique experience.

from$92.11
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(5)
Photo of heartV2
The Midnight Diners: Tokyo Experience 7
Drinking Tours
TOKYO
The Midnight Diners: Tokyo Experience

In the eclectic Harmonica Yokocho drinking alley, hop from bar to bar, chatting with your trilingual guide and locals, and trying creative food and drinks like horse meat shumai and tea-infused cocktails.

from$133.13
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
(43)
Free drinks
Photo of heartV2
Tea and Drinks: Tokyo Tea-Based Izakaya Bars Tour 3
Drinking Tours
TOKYO
Tea and Drinks: Tokyo Tea-Based Izakaya Bars Tour

Venture into unique Tokyo bars that serve tea-based cocktails (chawari) in this alternative exploration of Tokyo’s unique nightlife in this guided tour in Gakugeidaigaku in Meguro. Three tea-based foods and three drinks are included.

from$197.90
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star light v4
(2)
Photo of heartV2