Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop in Kawasaki: Brew Your Own Sencha
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Brew your own sencha from scratch with hands-on guidance and sweets included
A hands-on sencha tea ceremony workshop in Kawasaki where you observe the ritual, then brew green tea yourself using real utensils under instruction from a Higashi Abe school master. The class runs 90 minutes and includes green tea and Japanese sweets. A live guide teaches in English or Japanese, and you can choose between a shared or private class format.
The Experience
Most tea ceremony workshops keep you watching from the sidelines. This one puts the utensils in your hands. You'll start by observing a full sencha ceremony (the careful ritual of brewing green tea leaves rather than whisking powdered matcha) to absorb the atmosphere and understand what you're about to do. Japanese sweets arrive with the tea, so you taste them as part of the moment, not as an afterthought.
Then you move to the brewing station and actually make tea yourself. The instructor, trained in the Higashi Abe school tradition and accustomed to teaching newcomers, walks you through each step: how to hold the utensils, how long to steep, how to pour. You'll taste what you brewed and compare it with what the master made, which almost always tastes different, and that gap is the whole point. You're welcome to photograph everything, so the memory stays sharp.
The workshop runs 90 minutes total. You can book a shared class or arrange a private one. If you choose private, transportation can be added at checkout. English and Japanese guides are both available.
What’s included
- Green tea and Japanese sweets.
- hands-on instruction from a Higashi Abe school master.
- observation of a full tea ceremony before you brew.
- use of real tea utensils.
- photography permitted throughout.
Prices and times updated 4 days ago
Operated by 煎茶道体験
Is this one for you?The shared class works well if you're comfortable learning alongside others and want to compare your tea with theirs. Book private if your group prefers instruction focused only on you, or if you need the class scheduled at a specific time.
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Top questions
What languages is the guide in?
Live guide in English and Japanese.
Can children come?
15 to 17 years; 7 to 14 years; under 7.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.
What exactly is sencha-do and how is it different from other Japanese tea ceremonies?
Sencha-do brews loose green tea leaves by infusion rather than whisking powdered matcha into hot water. The leaves steep and release their flavor gradually, and the ritual emphasizes the careful control of temperature and timing. In this workshop you observe that full ceremony first, then practice the brewing yourself.
Will I actually get to handle the tea utensils, or just watch?
You handle them yourself. After the observation period, you move to the brewing station and use real tea utensils to make your own tea from start to finish, guided step-by-step by the instructor.
How long does the whole workshop take?
The workshop runs 90 minutes, which includes the observation of the tea ceremony, the instruction, your own brewing, and tasting.
What's included in the workshop?
Green tea and Japanese sweets are included. You brew and taste the tea you make, and you can take as many photographs as you like during the class.
Can I book this as a private class just for my group?
Yes, a private class option is available at checkout. You can also add private transportation if you need it.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop in Kawasaki: Brew Your Own Sencha
1h 30m · EN +1
from JP¥ 10,000 per person
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