Friendly Wagashi Making and Tea Ceremony in Central Tokyo
Enjoy a hands-on experience in Tokyo creating beautiful Japanese traditional sweets (wagashi) and participate in a relaxing tea ceremony.
Highlights
Create colorful and tasty seasonal wagashi
Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony performed by a master
Try the wagashi you created and drink frothy bowls of matcha
Friendly step-by-step instruction and a chance to perform the tea ceremony yourself
10 meals
Experience Details
The art of sado, or Japanese tea ceremony, is a great way to experience traditional Japanese culture. This tea ceremony experience welcomes beginners for their first tea ceremony, from making the wagashi to preparing the tea.
During this experience, participants will start by making colorful seasonal wagashi, aka traditional Japanese sweets. The tea master will walk you through each step of the process, demonstrating how to use the wagashi-making tools to make edible art.
After making wagashi, sit back and relax as the tea master performs the traditional tea ceremony. The calm atmosphere, view of the Japanese garden, and methodical movements of the ceremony encompass Japanese Zen culture. After enjoying a freshly prepared bowl of premium matcha, guests will get the chance to perform the ceremony themselves.
The casual atmosphere and kind instruction make it perfect for those new to the art of tea ceremony. Conveniently located, this tea ceremony and wagashi-making experience is a great way to add some Zen to a busy day of exploring Tokyo.
Inclusions
Ingredients and tools for wagashi making
Tea ceremony
Bowl of matcha tea
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the venue
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host directly at the venue. It is a 3-minute walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
The room is accessible for those unable to sit on the floor.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
Too short and too simple! The host has no passion about what she did.
We had a lovely time. Our host was very knowledgeable on the history of the traditional tea ceremony, she was patient and kind while teaching us how to make traditional Japanese tea sweets, and eve...read more
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10 meals
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