Tokyo: Matcha Tea Ceremony & Kimono Dressing with Tasting

You'll Actually Make the Matcha Yourself in a Tokyo Tea Room

You arrive in a kimono, learn to distinguish matcha grades by taste and science, whisk your own bowl using proper tea ceremony form, and eat traditional sweets while sitting on tatami. Everything (the robe, the tools, the seven matcha samples, and the snacks) is included, so you walk in and the experience takes it from there.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kimono and Matcha Tea Ceremony Experience

• Dress up in easy-to-wear kimonos
• Attend lecture on tea ceremony history
• Learn about Japanese matcha production
• Make delicious straight matcha
• Practice basic tea ceremony etiquette
• Enjoy exclusive high quality matcha
• Sample seasonal Japanese traditional snacks

The experience

So you're standing there in a borrowed kimono that somehow fits, socks on the tatami, and someone just handed you a bamboo whisk and told you to make your own matcha. That's the moment this thing clicks. The workshop runs through the whole arc in one session. You dress up, you learn why "ceremonial" and "premium" labels on matcha are basically meaningless, you taste seven different kinds pulled from their cellar of over 400, and then you actually do the thing instead of just watching someone else do it. It's not a performance where you sit quietly. You're the one whisking.

The tea ceremony part isn't stuffy either. Your guide walks you through the actual etiquette (how to hold the bowl, where to turn it, what the traditional greeting sounds like), but it's framed around the science of matcha, not just the ritual. They explain the grading system, the health stuff that's real versus the stuff that's marketing, and you get to taste the difference between grades yourself. By the time you're drinking your own matcha with a seasonal Japanese sweet, you're not performing respect for the tradition. You understand why it exists. The whole thing takes a few hours and includes the kimono rental, the tea tools, snacks, and access to their matcha selection. Nothing else to book or figure out.

The place has hosted over 3,000 guests in the past year, which sounds like a lot until you realize they keep groups small and the tatami room is intimate. You'll need to wear socks (bring them or buy a pair there), and the reservation gets canceled if you're more than 10 minutes late, so plan your transport accordingly. Public transit is nearby, so getting there isn't complicated.

What’s included

Your session includes a kimono rental, tea ceremony tools to use, access to seven matcha grades from their private cellar (plus decaf options), Japanese traditional snacks paired with your matcha, and an authentic welcome drink. The guide covers matcha grading, health benefits, tea ceremony etiquette, and hands-on whisking instruction.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00, 13:30 and 16:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Public transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Matcha Kimono Tea Ceremony in Tokyo

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to actually participate in a tea ceremony rather than observe one, and you'd rather learn matcha quality in a tasting than read about it online: the small-group format and the cellar access are what make the tasting real.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

How long does the tea ceremony workshop last?

The session runs for a few hours. Plan for the full experience without rushing.

Do I need to know anything about tea ceremony beforehand?

No. The guide teaches basic etiquette from scratch, starting with how to hold the utensils and greetings.

Can I choose which matcha to taste?

Yes. Seven grades are available for you to select from their cellar of over 400 types, including a decaffeinated option.

Is the kimono easy to wear?

Yes, it's designed to be easy to put on. You'll wear it throughout the session on the tatami.

What if I forget socks?

You can buy a pair at the workshop if you don't bring your own.

Are children charged the same price?

Yes, all children attending are fully charged at the adult rate.

What happens if I'm late?

The reservation is automatically canceled if you arrive more than 10 minutes after the start time, with no refund.

Is this suitable for people with mobility concerns?

The experience involves sitting on tatami and handling tea utensils. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Contact the provider if you have specific concerns.