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Tea Ceremony Experience at Tokyo Asakusa

5.0239 reviews

  • 1 hour
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Most tea ceremonies in Japan are highly formal, with strict etiquette and traditional settings. This experience is different — it’s casual, interactive, and beginner-friendly. Instead of just watching, travelers will whisk their own bowl of matcha, taste authentic Japanese sweets, and learn the meaning of each step in a comfortable and relaxed lounge setting. The focus is on fun cultural discovery rather than perfection, so guests can ask questions freely, take photos, and enjoy the moment. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to experience Japanese tradition without pressure or stiffness — a warm introduction to tea culture designed for modern travelers.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Coffee and/or Tea

What's not

  • Wearing Kimono & Rental
  • Please wear or bring socks. If you do not have socks, you can buy the socks at the Tourist Lounge

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Tokyo Tourist Lounge Asaksa is located at 5th floor. Use your google Map app and type "Tokyo Tourist Lounge Asakusa"
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 8 travellers
Operated by
Localized Walking & Food Tours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • *Socks are required, as this is proper etiquette in tatami rooms and helps protect the tatami mats, which are made from natural materials.
  • *Chairs are also available. traditionally, the tea ceremony is held sitting on tatami mats, but please choose whichever is more comfortable for you.

How it compares in Tokyo

  • Its from-price is 71% below the median of the 4374 experiences we list in Tokyo.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 164 of 4374.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Tokyo

Neon-lit districts, quiet shrines, superb food and distinct neighbourhoods make up Tokyo, a vast, orderly metropolis linked by punctual trains.

Every district feels like its own city. Shibuya's famous scramble crossing and Shinjuku's towers, bars and Golden Gai alleys pulse with energy, while Harajuku mixes youth fashion with the forested calm of the Meiji Jingu shrine. In Asakusa, the Sensō-ji temple and its market street keep an older Tokyo alive, and Ginza offers polished department stores and galleries.

Top-ranked sights in Tokyo: Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple), Tokyo Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu).

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