Tea Ceremony Experience in Tokyo (Kimono Option Available)
This tea ceremony experience is a truly serene one. Learn about this aspect of Japanese culture in a private tea house in Tokyo. Guests will get to drink freshly brewed tea served with wagashi.
Highlights
Participate in an authentic tea ceremony in the Japanese capital
Learn the rules and history of Japanese tea ceremony
Enjoy the scenery of the surrounding Japanese garden
A kimono option is available for an additional fee
10 meals
Experience Details
Tea ceremony is one of the most popular food and cultural experiences you can do when visiting Japan. This experience, held in Tokyo’s Nerima Ward, welcomes guests to a traditional Japanese tea house in Kouyama Garden.
Upon arrival, settle into one of the two tea rooms. Your host, Rika, a tea expert with 20 years of experience, will proceed with an introduction to tea ceremony. Then, she will expertly prepare tea. Next, it's your turn! You can make matcha with the guidance of your host. Enjoy matcha tea, freshly brewed during the ceremony, served with wagashi (Japanese confectionery).
After the tea ceremony, head to the Japanese garden where you can take photos of the beautiful flora. Keep an eye out for seasonal colors! Kouyama garden has a couple of cherry trees that turn a gorgeous shade of pink in the spring and some Japanese maples that turn crimson red in the fall.
Experience flow:
Meet with your host at the Kouyama Garden tea house
Tea ceremony and lecture
Make matcha with the guidance of your host.
Photo session in Kouyama Garden
This experience lasts about 2 hours. Guests who book with the kimono option should anticipate an additional 20 minutes for changing into and out of the kimono.
What You Get
Good To Know
- The default experience does not include kimono
- Kids under 8 years old cannot attend this experience
- Please arrive at the venue a bit earlier if you book this experience with the kimono option
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please head directly to the tea house inside Kouyama Garden
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.
Experience Location
Nerima is a residential neighborhood in Tokyo known for its anime industry, shopping precincts, and lush green spaces. One of its standout attractions is Harry Potter World, a beloved destination for fans of the wizarding universe. This theme park allows visitors to enter the magical world of Harry Potter through immersive experiences, spellbinding rides, and wizarding shops and cafes. Beyond the magical realm, Nerima boasts lush parks, cultural festivals, and a wide array of dining options, making it a fantastic place to discover Tokyo's rich culture while indulging in some wizardry wonder.
It was an amazing, once in a lifetime experience! Rika is an adorable and kind hostess. She performed an intimate (only six guests) tea ceremony with graciousness and precision, explaining the trad...read more
This was my very first tea ceremony and I really enjoyed it! I booked the kimono option and it was wonderful to take part in the experience dressed in traditional attire. The venue is so peaceful, ...read more
2 hours went by so fast. We enjoyed wearing the kimono and learning how to whisk matcha. The garden and tea ceremony room were very beautiful. We were in Tokyo but it felt like we were transported ...read more
We had a wonderful experience with Rika learning about the tea ceremony, enjoying tea and sweets and wearing beautiful Kimono. The garden is a perfect environment for the ceremony. Arigato Rika.
Interesting ceremony! Tea was really good, and Rika-san was really kind. I recommend it.
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10 meals
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