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Non Refundable
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
A 90 min. Tea ceremony Workshop In The Authentic Tea Room
2 Adults x $38.98
$77.96
Approx Total
$77.96
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
A cup of cherry-blossom tea, two kinds of matcha tea, and three kinds of Japanese confections.
Overview
Chado, a tea ceremony that has roots in Zen, was established in Japan more than 400 years ago. Its fundamental form and style has never changed, and there are still many people studying and enjoying the culture worldwide. A
Tea room is a space in which people experience mindfulness, and the tea-making process provides spiritual discipline.
This is a chado school licensed from Urasenke Chado School in Kyoto, one of the biggest chado schools in the world. Ms. Mika Soka Haneishi, the owner of the school is a first degree instructor of Urasenke. She has been practicing Chado for over 25 years.
This is not tourism—it is rather an immersion in culture.
Itinerary
THE WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
SAKURA TEA
A cup of Sakura tea (Cherry blossom) served by the host as
a welcome drink.
AN INTRODUCTION VIDEO
A 10-minute video to learn the history and the core concepts of Chado.
TEA ROOM
Learn about the tearoom and enjoy the meditative time in it.
CONFECTION
Enjoy a traditional Japanese confection.
MEDITATION
Let’s leave all the mundane affairs of the world behind.
CEREMONY
The formal performance for making koicha, the main matcha tea in the ceremony.
KOICHA
Let’s taste the strong matcha tea, koicha, the original form drunk by samurai.
TEA BOWL
Learn the variety of tea bowls from different regions and how different shapes yield different tastes and experiences.
A HANDS-ON LESSON
A hands-on lesson to make a bowl of usucha, a thin matcha tea with a thick foam on top.
DRY SWEETS
Enjoy dry sweets before drinking usucha.
USUCHA
Enjoy a bowl of usucha.
MATCHA
Learn about matcha powder.
DRESS CODE: Miniskirts and tight pants are NOT recommended. No bare feet are allowed in the tea room. Please bring your socks.
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that the tea room is located on the second floor. Since the house is an old Japanese style building built in 1940s, the staircase is very steep. Unfortunately, we are not equipped guests with machinery to assist going up.
Since this is an old Japanese house built in 1940s, there is a certain weight capacity. Despite the number of people we indicated (8 people), there might be a situation that we may ask your group to change the time schedule in order to balance the weight limitation for your safety. Please let us know if you would like to discuss this further by email
Please note that this workshop is designed for participants 10 years old and above.
Socks are required in the tea room.
You don't have to sit with "Seiza (Sitting with bending the knee)" style on tatami-mats.
If you cannot sit on the tatami-mats in any ways, we can provid you a chair.
Non Refundable
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Published on May, 2025
Was a beautiful and informative experience watching a Tea Ceremony "performance" and then learning how to make our own matcha. I had such a great time.
Beautiful and awe inspiring experience
Published on May, 2025
One of the most amazing experiences I had in Japan! Highly recommended for anyone visiting Japan. Great way to learn and experience the Japanese culture. Very warm and comforting experience, this definitely brings people closer together great for couples.
A memorable experience
Published on May, 2025
It was a wonderful experience and we enjoyed it very much. Mika san was very knowledgeable and warm. She was the perfect host. Thank you Mika San!
Grateful for the experience!
Published on Apr, 2025
We enjoyed everything (the host, the tea room, the cha/ matcha, the explanations …). Our kids even wanted to go back for another round the next day :).
Great experience
Published on Apr, 2025
My husband and i had a great experience with the tea ceremony. The host was very knowledgeable regarding the Japanese Tea drinking ceremony. One important takwaway was the importance of taking time to relax, renew and rejuvenate our physical and spiritual self and spending time with family and love ones by partaking in tea and wagashi.
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