Tokyo: Tea Ceremony Experience with Seasonal Wagashi Sweets
Tokyo: Tea Ceremony Experience with Seasonal Wagashi Sweets
Duration: 1 hour (approx.)
1 hour (approx.)
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Explore Japan’s rich tea culture at Ocharu Tea Ceremony in Tokyo with this engaging experience lasting 60 minutes. Here, you'll savor four distinct teas and seasonal wagashi sweets while learning traditional techniques from an expert instructor. The session begins with a welcoming cup of wakocha black tea paired with a tea cake to set the stage for your journey through Japan’s celebrated tea traditions.
Explore Japan’s rich tea culture at Ocharu Tea Ceremony in Tokyo with this engaging experience lasting 60 minutes. Here, you'll savor four distinct teas and seasonal wagashi sweets while learning traditional techniques from an expert instructor. The session begins with a welcoming cup of wakocha black tea paired with a tea cake to set the stage for your journey through Japan’s celebrated tea traditions.
Under the guidance of an experienced tea master, create your own bowl of matcha using traditional tools and utensils.
Sample rare Japanese teas such as wakocha—a smooth black tea—and Gyokuro sencha, Japan's highest-grade green tea.
Enjoy seasonal wagashi sweets crafted by Ougiya, a renowned Kyoto confectioner known for its tea accompaniments.
Conclude your session with Genmaicha, a soothing blend of sencha and roasted rice.
As keepsakes from your tea journey, receive a certificate of completion along with a group photo.
Entry to the Ocharu Tea Ceremony Room
Welcome with wakocha and tea cake
1-hour experience in a traditional Japanese ceremony
Gyokuro sencha tasting paired with seasonal wagashi sweets
Hands-on matcha-making session conducted by an expert tea master
A cup of Genmaicha, combining the flavors of sencha & roasted rice
Certificate awarded upon completion
Group photo taken at the end
Individual Costs
Wagashi sweet with matcha tea on a wooden tray, Japan.
Your Experience at Ocharu Tea Ceremony in Tokyo
Nestled just across from Tokyo University, the Ocharu Tea Ceremony offers an enriching 60-minute guided session. Participants will savor four distinct teas and seasonal wagashi sweets while mastering traditional tea-making techniques with a skilled instructor.
Getting Started at Ocharu Tea Ceremony Room
Welcome to your journey into Japan's esteemed tea culture, starting in the serene Ocharu Tea Ceremony Room. Here, you’ll be greeted with wakocha—a smooth black tea from Shizuoka—paired perfectly with a delightful tea cake.
What You Can Anticipate
This guided tasting and hands-on session delves into the rich flavors, artistry, and traditions of Japan's finest teas.
Features to Look Forward To
- Your experience begins with wakocha. Discover its unique qualities compared to Western black tea varieties.
- Observe as your host expertly brews Gyokuro sencha, Japan’s premium green tea grade, and enjoy it paired with seasonal wagashi from Ougiya—a renowned confectioner celebrated for their sweet-tea pairings.
- Gain hands-on experience in takeing and preparing matcha using traditional tools under the guidance of an expert.
- Conclude your session with a soothing cup of Genmaicha, featuring sencha blended with roasted rice from Niigata Prefecture.
- Celebrate this cultural journey by receiving a certificate and capturing memories in a group photo at the end of your visit.
Wagashi sweets with a bowl of matcha tea on a black tray.
Japanese wagashi confections on a white plate with chopsticks.
Wagashi sweet with matcha tea on a wooden tray, Japan.
Wagashi sweets with a bowl of matcha tea on a black tray.
Japanese wagashi confections on a white plate with chopsticks.
Hands crafting traditional Japanese wagashi sweets on a tray.
Policies on Prohibited Items
- You cannot bring pets to this event.
The experience is not suitable for children under seven years old.
Accessibility Information
This activity does not accommodate wheelchairs or prams/strollers.
Wagashi sweet on a plate with matcha tea in a cup on a wooden tray.
Japanese sweets assortment on a black plate for a private tea ceremony experience.
Hands crafting traditional Japanese wagashi sweets on a tray.
Wagashi sweet on a plate with matcha tea in a cup on a wooden tray.
Japanese sweets assortment on a black plate for a private tea ceremony experience.
Book your tea ceremony experience at least a day in advance during peak season to avoid sold-out sessions.
Note that pets and children under 7 years are not allowed; plan accordingly if you're traveling with family or pets.
If mobility is a concern, be aware this experience isn't accessible by wheelchairs or strollers—consider accessibility needs when planning your visit.
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