Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience — Feel the Spirit of Japan

Taito City Trip Overview

【OUTLINE】
Experience a tea ceremony that uses authentic utensils in a peaceful Japanese-style space. The instructor will give you an introduction to the history and spirit of tea ceremony, how to use the utensils, and the flow of the tea ceremony. This is an experience recommended for both international visitors and Japanese customers.

【HIGHLIGHTS】
・Learn about the methods, history and spirit behind tea ceremony.
・Practice traditional manners while enjoying Japanese sweets and matcha.
・Use authentic tools to make your own tea.
・You have the option wear kimono during the experience. (additional fees apply)
・A plan with an upscale tatami room is available.

Additional Info

Duration: 1 hour
Starts: Taito City, Japan
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Cooking Classes

What to Expect When Visiting Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

【OUTLINE】
Experience a tea ceremony that uses authentic utensils in a peaceful Japanese-style space. The instructor will give you an introduction to the history and spirit of tea ceremony, how to use the utensils, and the flow of the tea ceremony. This is an experience recommended for both international visitors and Japanese customers.

【HIGHLIGHTS】
・Learn about the methods, history and spirit behind tea ceremony.
・Practice traditional manners while enjoying Japanese sweets and matcha.
・Use authentic tools to make your own tea.
・You have the option wear kimono during the experience. (additional fees apply)
・A plan with an upscale tatami room is available.

You can easily experience a tea ceremony in an authentic Japanese-style room within a short walk from the Thunder Gate of Sensoji Temple. You can come into the room with your shoes on. If you do not like sitting on the floor, don’t worry; you can sit on a chair.

First, the instructor will give you an introduction to the history and spirit of the tea ceremony, instruct you on how to use the utensils, and teach you the typical flow of the tea ceremony. The instructor will explain in English for international visitors.

You will have the opportunity to enjoy Japanese sweets before your matcha tea comes.
After that, you will try to prepare Matcha tea yourself. Prepare the Matcha according to your instructor’s directions. They will also teach you how to drink your tea in order to enjoy it in the traditional way.

Feel free to take photos during your experience. The pictures you take here will become precious memories that you can share with your friends and family back home.

Stop At:

• 浅草　時代屋, __2-3-5, Taito 111-0034 Tokyo Prefecture
• Asakusa, Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto

Sample Menu

• Matcha tea
• Japanese sweets

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