Tokyo 다도

It was a fabulous experience, and definitely worth the price. The meal was artistically prepared and presented, and the server accommodated my dietary requests with substitutions once I saw the menu. The lady who performed and instructed the tea ceremony was very sweet; I can't imagine how many wagashi she has to eat every day! I will recommend to any friends who visit Tokyo.

I had an amazing time. The food, the kimono and the green tea ceremony was fantastic. Ayoko was able to share with us her Japanese culture. She was very knowledgeable. It was a great experience from the beginning to the end.

Had a great time with Emi-San and Jun-san who were patient, kind and enthusiastic hosts. This class is unique with the combination of mocktails and mochi character making. And it was basically private as there were only the two of us that I booked for. The characters were soo cute and surprisingly easy to make! They will for sure become a fun staple snack for me as someone who has trouble with gluten. Making the three mocktails instead of two was definitely worth it for the variation in flavours and possible alcoholic combinations (if that’s your speed). Super happy with this experience overall!

We were warmly welcomed by Keiko and seated in a room looking out onto a beautiful garden. She led us through the process of making sweets with red bean paste centers. We silently watched her perform the tea ceremony and enjoyed the matcha tea she made. We then had the opportunity to try tea making ourselves. We appreciated Keiko’s kindness and the history of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

My brother and I were able to experience our first traditional Japanese tea ceremony with Rika-san during our first ever trip to Japan on April 5 during the full bloom of the Sakura on a sunny day. The location is a beautiful tea house located in Kouyama Garden, a small little green and peaceful oasis. It was breathtaking and provided a special backdrop to the tea ceremony. Rika-san was a very gracious host. Since we were the two only attendees, it was also very special to be able to share this experience just between us brothers, including being dressed in kimonos. Rika-san provided very interesting insights, and just watching her in silence performing the ceremony for us in such a dignified manner was very memorable. After the first round of traditional matcha tea it was our turn to try ourselves to whisk it the right way. Both rounds of tea were accompanied by yummy wagashi. We had a stunning view of the pond, and occasionally when there was light breeze some Sakura blossoms were swirling in the air. Everything added to this immersive experience, and it felt like one was transported to another era and time. After the ceremony, we had some time to enjoy the garden. I can highly recommend this tea ceremony to anyone staying in Tokyo and wanting to experience this without having to travel to Kyoto or other cities. Arigato gozaimasu, Rika-san, for your hospitality, you provided a life-time memory to my brother and me, and we both are very thankful for this!

This was such an amazing experience! If you’re into cooking, Japanese sweets, or are just looking for something fun and unique to do while you’re in Japan I’d definitely recommend booking this tea lesson with Emi. My mom and I booked a private lesson for a small extra charge, and I definitely think it was worth it. This experience is something I’ll be recommending to all family and friends who visit Tokyo.

It was an incredible experience that exceeded expectations, the venue itself, with its rich history and context; the kindness of the person who assisted us in dressing in the beautiful kimono; the tea ceremony master; and the quality of the food (each of the four of us had our own opinion based on personal taste). I only have positive words to describe it, and I would absolutely recommend this experience.

Oh my goodness was this a gift of an experience. Lovely ladies showing us how the tea ceremony has evolved and become such a beautiful ritual. Loved it and enjoyed this whole experience. Thank you.

This was one of our favourite experiences from our entire Japan trip! We were very impressed with how much was included as we got to wear a kimono, enjoy a delicious meal, learn to make matcha and have a tour of the gardens. The member of staff who spent the afternoon with us, Mayuko, was very friendly and knowledgable. Thank you Mayuko for such a lovely afternoon :)

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 traditional etiquette. The kimonos were splendid, and Rika provided a complete set of obi's (kimono belt) accessories for traditionally dressing my wife and daughter. And it all took place in a chaya (tea house) amidst a beautiful garden. We will keep very special memories of Rika's tea ceremony. Definitely a must-do in Tokyo for those who appreciate the Japanese traditions. Arigatou gozaimasu, Rikasan!

Wasn't sure what to expect but this definitely exceeded expectations. The garden is very beautiful and the tea house was lovely. We had a fantastic server that explained everything to us as we went along. The lunch was really well made, beautiful and delicious!

Food was amazing, tea ceremony was incredible and guide was the nicest that I have ever had. 10/10. Would highly recommend.