Matcha Making Picnic: Sweets & Snacks in Yoyogi Park (Tokyo)
Immerse yourself in matcha-making with Japanese sweets and snacks at Yoyogi Park, and enjoy an open-sky picnic with a friendly local guide fluent in English.
Highlights
Whisk matcha with friendly English-speaking locals at Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park
Customize it to your liking, by making matcha latte or drinking it straight
Enjoy traditional Japanese sweets and popular snacks with matcha
Connect with English-speaking locals, play traditional Japanese games and learn insights for your trip to Japan
Perfect for individuals, families, and kids—everyone is welcome to join!
10 meals
Experience Details
It’s little wonder why Yoyogi Park tops so many Tokyo travel itineraries. An expansive green area near Takeshita Street and Meiji-jingu Shrine, with easy access to and from Harajuku Station, the natural beauty of Yoyogi Park and its many events draws visitors year-round.
But if you’re looking to enjoy the park beyond the surface and connect with others, share a picnic with friendly locals who will introduce you to fascinating aspects of Japanese culture. Whenever the sun is out, the natural thing is to go outside and picnic.
Sit back and enjoy the outdoors as you learn about matcha and enjoy it with a Japanese matcha expert. Known as a “nodate” outdoor tea ceremony, this is a more casual adaptation of this traditional ritual and a great way to enjoy a contemporary take on Japanese traditions.
Alongside the tea, you’ll enjoy a variety of wagashi (traditional Japanese confectioneries), with an assortment of matcha-flavored treats that are popular in Japan. Your hosts will also introduce traditional Japanese games. As you interact and get to know each other, feel free to ask questions about Tokyo (or Japan in general) to enrich your travel plans.
This picnic is the perfect way to gather respite from the bustle of a crowded city or a busy travel schedule and simply engage with friendly locals in one of the most scenic parks in the city.
Inclusions
High quality matcha from Kyoto
Three cups of matcha, 1 piece of wagashi, a few snacks and traditional Japanese sweets from historical sweet shops
All tools necessary for the matcha ceremony
English-speaking friendly local guide
Traditional old Japanese games you can enjoy with the guide
Exclusions
Additional food and drinks
Transportation to and from the experience location
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
You'll meet your host at the Omotesando Exit of JR Harajuku Station. Once your booking is confirmed, your host will share a Google Maps link.
Remarks
If the weather doesn't cooperate, no worries! The event will move to a cozy indoor location nearby. Your host will reach out with all the details if that happens.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 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.
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 1 |
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
10 meals
Taste 2 mini bowls of Hokkaido-style ramen and 2 mini bowls of fusion ramen during this vegan food tour in Tokyo!
Hit 3 top ramen spots in Shibuya and Ebisu. Eating a total of 6 mini bowls, discover the range of Japanese ramen types and get insights into ramen culture!
Explore the bustling streets of Shibuya on this 4-hour Tokyo food tour! With an English-speaking guide to give you his local cultural insights, you'll sample five delicious foods at eateries like a DIY barbecue restaurant and a Japanese-style pub.
Harajuku, Tokyo’s youth culture hub, beckons with its edgy fashions, neon colors, and kawaii sweets! Enjoy a food tour including five different sweet and savory foods, like the area’s iconic crepes, with input from an English-speaking guide.