Guests wearing kimono during a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in Tokyo
Private Japan experience · Tokyo · Asakusa

Tea Ceremony with Kimono Experience

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Enter a calm Japanese tearoom in Asakusa, change into a traditional kimono, and discover the history, etiquette, and mindful gestures of chanoyu. A knowledgeable host demonstrates the ceremony step by step before helping you whisk your own bowl of matcha.

LocationTokyo · Asakusa
Typical durationApproximately 90–120 minutes
Best suited forCouples, families, and first-time cultural travelers
Experience highlights
01What makes it memorable.
  • Traditional kimono dressing
  • Guided tea ceremony in a Japanese tearoom
  • Hands-on matcha preparation
  • Japanese sweet served with tea
02Booking details
LocationTokyo Maikoya in Asakusa
Typical durationApproximately 90–120 minutes, including kimono dressing
ProgramKimono dressing, tea demonstration, matcha practice, and Japanese sweet
Language & ageEnglish guidance; current child-age rules are confirmed before booking
03A closer look at the program.

Kimono selection and dressing

After arrival, staff help guests select an available kimono and complete the dressing. The preparation period is part of the overall experience, and time is normally allowed for photographs in the venue before or after the tea session.

Learn the meaning behind the ceremony

Inside the tearoom, the host introduces the utensils, seasonal arrangement, guest etiquette, and the principles of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. The explanation makes the formal movements accessible without requiring prior knowledge.

Prepare and enjoy matcha

Observe the host cleanse the utensils and prepare tea, then practice whisking your own bowl of matcha. A traditional Japanese sweet is served to balance the tea’s bitterness. Seating arrangement and physical-access needs should be discussed before booking.

04How the experience unfolds.

Choose and wear a kimono

Staff help you select a kimono and complete the dressing so you can enjoy the experience comfortably and take photographs before or after the ceremony.

Enter the tearoom

Your host introduces the tearoom, utensils, seasonal details, and the values of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility that shape the Japanese tea ceremony.

Observe the ceremony

Watch the host purify the utensils, prepare matcha, and demonstrate guest etiquette while explaining each movement in accessible English.

Whisk your own matcha

Practice using a bamboo whisk to prepare a bowl of matcha, then enjoy it with a traditional Japanese sweet.

05Included
  • Kimono rental and dressing assistance
  • English-language tea ceremony guidance
  • Tea utensils used during the workshop
  • Matcha green tea
  • Traditional Japanese sweet
  • Photo time at the venue
06Good to know
  • The experience takes place at the operator’s Asakusa location; the exact meeting time and address are confirmed with the reservation.
  • Kimono selection depends on size and same-day availability. Please advise us in advance of any special sizing needs.
  • Guests sit according to the venue setup, but prior tea knowledge is not required. Tell us about mobility needs before booking.
  • Age rules, private-session options, cancellation terms, and final duration are reconfirmed for your date.
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