Asakusa Kimono Tea Ceremony & Matcha Workshop Tokyo

Learn to Whisk Matcha in a Kimono at Asakusa's Award-Winning Tea Room

You'll dress in a kimono, watch a tea ceremony unfold step by step, then prepare your own matcha under a tea master's guidance in Asakusa. The experience includes green tea, snacks, hairstyling, and runs roughly two hours with an English-speaking instructor. No children under 7, and the central Tokyo location means you can reach it easily by public transport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kimono tea ceremony experience in Tokyo

• Arrive at Asakusa, Tokyo
• Rent and wear kimono with staff help
• Observe tea ceremony steps and tools
• Learn tea ceremony history and etiquette
• Prepare your own matcha tea
• Experience traditional Japanese hospitality

The Experience

So you're standing there in front of the tea master, kimono tied, and suddenly you realize you have no idea how to hold the whisk without looking like you're stirring soup. That's kind of the whole point: the tea ceremony in Asakusa strips away what you think you know and walks you through each movement like it matters, because it does. The experience runs about two hours, guided by a professional tea master who speaks English and actually explains what's happening instead of just performing it at you. You'll watch the ritual unfold first, see how the tools get used, understand the hospitality baked into every gesture, then you get to try it yourself.

The kimono comes included, and the staff dresses you properly, not a costume situation, but the real thing, with simple hairstyling to match. Men and women both wear them. After that initial observation, you move to preparing your own matcha bowl under the tea master's guidance, whisking the powder into hot water until it froths. It's slower than you'd expect, more deliberate, and there's something about focusing on just that one task that actually does calm your brain down, even if you're thinking about whether you're doing it right. You get green tea and traditional snacks with it, the kind that pair with the bitterness of matcha without being sweet.

The venue sits in central Asakusa, so getting there isn't a logistics puzzle: public transport runs nearby and the location is easy to find. Groups stay small enough that the tea master can actually watch what you're doing and correct your grip or your rhythm. One thing to know: children under 7 can't enter the space, so if you're traveling with younger kids, this one doesn't work. Also, tripods aren't allowed during the ceremony, and photo timing follows the tea master's cues, so you're not documenting every second. You're actually present for it.

What’s included

Your experience includes a full kimono rental with simple hairstyling, observation of the traditional tea ceremony guided by an English-speaking tea master, hands-on matcha whisking under instruction, green tea, traditional snacks, and all utensils needed for the ritual.

Days and timesDaily · 14 departure times, from 09:00 to 17:00 · season until 31 Dec

AgesAges 7+ · Under 7 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it starts

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Operated by Maikoya

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to actually do the tea ceremony rather than watch it from a distance: the hands-on matcha preparation and small-group format mean the tea master can correct your technique and you leave having felt the ritual, not just seen it performed.

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Top questions

How long does the tea ceremony experience last?

Approximately two hours, including kimono dressing, observation of the ritual, and your own matcha preparation.

Is the tea master English-speaking?

Yes, the tea master is professional and fluent in English, explaining the history and meaning behind each step.

What's included in the price?

Kimono rental, hairstyling, matcha preparation, green tea, traditional snacks, and all utensils needed for the ceremony.

Can children participate?

Children under 7 are not permitted in the venue. If your group includes a child under 7, you cannot book this activity.

Can I take photos during the ceremony?

Photography is allowed, but timing and manner follow the tea master's instructions. Tripods are not permitted.

Do I need to know anything about tea ceremony beforehand?

No prior knowledge is needed. The tea master guides you through observation and hands-on practice, explaining traditions and etiquette as you go.

Is the kimono available for both men and women?

Yes, kimonos are available for all participants, and staff assist with proper dressing.

How do I get to Asakusa?

The venue is centrally located in Asakusa with public transportation options nearby, making it easily accessible across Tokyo.