Experience Details
Wearing an elegant, beautifully patterned kimono during a traditional Japanese tea ceremony is a perfect way to immerse yourself in the culture of Japan. This Tokyo Tea Ceremony and Kimono Experience offers a wonderful chance where you’ll be able to wear a traditional Japanese kimono, followed by a Tokyo tea ceremony and matcha lesson. You’ll meet at the kimono shop to be fitted in a kimono with a design of your choice, and then join a walking tour of Asakusa, which is known as one of the most traditional districts in Tokyo. Sightseeing as you wander through the streets, you’ll discover the bustling Nakamise Dori shopping street and the grand Sensoji Temple, and much more, all while wearing a beautiful Japanese kimono. You’ll be getting the best selfies in front of some historic and photogenic stops!
After the walking tour, you’ll learn about the origins and rituals around green tea in a Tokyo tea ceremony and matcha lesson. During this tea ceremony and lesson, you’ll learn about the origins and rituals around tea in Japan, as well as the tools and techniques to make tea. With a long history and legacy, you’ll learn how tea is used in Japanese culture. Enjoy Japanese matcha while wearing a kimono during this cultural Tokyo Tea Ceremony and Kimono Experience.
Inclusions
Kimono, socks, and shoe rental
A walking sightseeing tour of Asakusa, while wearing a traditional Japanese kimono
A 30-45 minute tea ceremony and matcha lesson
Tea utensils, equipment, and ingredients are provided
Complimentary green tea
Exclusions
Transportation fee to and from the matcha lesson and experience location
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point is at the reception of VASARA Kimono Rental Sensoji Store.
Remarks
Please provide the gender, height, and shoe size of all participating members upon booking, for the adjustment of kimono, socks, and shoe sizing.
Upon booking, you will receive a confirmation. Once confirmed, present your booking information at the cooking class.