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Tea Ceremony Experience in Asakusa

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Location
Tokyo
Duration
1 hour
Number of Guests
2 - 10 guests
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible, Family-friendly
Language
Chinese, Japanese, English
Other
Gluten-free, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, With green tea, Learn etiquette, Tea experience
Have a taste of Japan through a Japanese tea ceremony, a harmonious blend of traditional tastes and hospitality!

Highlights

Learn about the traditional art of tea ceremony.
Sit in a demonstration of a tea ceremony, and enjoy matcha and sweets.
Make your own matcha!
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Experience first-hand all that makes tea ceremonies a representative of Japan’s hospitality culture, right in the heart of Tokyo! The experience is located in Asakusa, also known as Tokyo’s traditional district. The tea house invites you into a different time entirely, with its tatami mat flooring and beautiful dishware. At the tea house, you will be given a brief introduction to the art and history of the Japanese tea ceremony, and also to how matcha green tea is prepared. The tea ceremony demonstration comes with a beautiful wagashi, a traditional sweet that complements the tea. You will also be given the opportunity to prepare and serve your own matcha!

Inclusions

Tea ceremony tools and utensils
Lecture about tea ceremony
Tea ceremony demonstration
Matcha green tea and a wagashi sweet

Exclusions

Transport to and from the meeting point

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

The tea house is about 2 minutes walk from Asakusa Kaminarimon. The exact address and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Remarks

The tea ceremony takes about 45 minutes in total.
Guests will be seated on traditional tatami mat flooring during the experience.
Experience takes approximately 45 minutes

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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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.
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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