Private Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience in Ginza
English
1 hour
Join a traditional tea ceremony in Ginza, where you’ll learn how matcha is prepared, watch a short demonstration, and make your own bowl of tea. The experience is rounded out with seasonal Japanese sweets and an introduction to the ideas behind Japanese hospitality.
Please proceed to experience venue 15 minutes prior.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a traditional Japanese ritual where matcha (green tea) is prepared and served. In this Ginza experience, you will both observe and participate, learning the basics of tea preparation, etiquette, and its cultural significance.
There is no strict dress code. Comfortable clothing is recommended, and socks are required as shoes are removed and guests may sit on tatami mats. Kimono attire is welcome but not required.
Yes, children are welcome to join. The experience is designed to be inclusive for all ages. However, please note that children and adults are priced the same.
The venue is easily accessible by public transportation. Detailed address and access instructions will be provided after booking, and you can reach the location by subway, bus, or taxi.
No. The experience is suitable for beginners, and instructions are provided throughout.
We visited twice- once for tea ceremony and once for the sweets making class. The ladies at Chazen are so kind. My young daughters enjoyed the experience. It’s nice to get inside the serene space after the chaos of the shopping and temple streets of Asakusa. The tea ceremony was more of an educational experience where you get a chance to try making the matcha yourself, rather than a long formal ceremony. The sweets making starts with the sweet rice paste and you can form it like dough. After you make the sweets you can make a bowl of matcha to have with it.
Fay C
July 3, 2024
Lovely Tea Ceremony
I loved this experience. Right near Sensoji temple too which was very convenient. We took off our shoes, watched a 9 minute informational video that explain the history of matcha, the hand washing process, and more about the ceremony its self. I loved how authentic it was, crawling into the tea room. Chazen (I think that’s her name) was so sweet! She would pause and answer any questions we had. I am so happy we went to this, I’ll never forget this experience! Two cups of matcha and a sweet was more than worth the $22 ish USD! Would recommend 10/10!
Heather T
March 25, 2024
Fay C
July 3, 2024
Highly recommended especially for families
We visited twice- once for tea ceremony and once for the sweets making class. The ladies at Chazen are so kind. My young daughters enjoyed the experience. It’s nice to get inside the serene space after the chaos of the shopping and temple streets of Asakusa. The tea ceremony was more of an educational experience where you get a chance to try making the matcha yourself, rather than a long formal ceremony. The sweets making starts with the sweet rice paste and you can form it like dough. After you make the sweets you can make a bowl of matcha to have with it.
Heather T
March 25, 2024
Lovely Tea Ceremony
I loved this experience. Right near Sensoji temple too which was very convenient. We took off our shoes, watched a 9 minute informational video that explain the history of matcha, the hand washing process, and more about the ceremony its self. I loved how authentic it was, crawling into the tea room. Chazen (I think that’s her name) was so sweet! She would pause and answer any questions we had. I am so happy we went to this, I’ll never forget this experience! Two cups of matcha and a sweet was more than worth the $22 ish USD! Would recommend 10/10!
