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Matcha Workshop: Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony
5.0
32 Ratings
Shinjuku City
Experience Tokyo’s authentic tea ceremony, savor organic matcha, and wear a kimono. Learn from a native English speaker. Book your cultural adventure now!
Experience Tokyo’s authentic tea ceremony, savor organic matcha, and wear a kimono. Learn from a native English speaker. Book your cultural adventure now!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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dining bar call 新宿御苑 - Savor the first flush matcha(which means the highest quality!) selected from all over Japan! Like wine or coffee, matcha also have unique aroma and taste according to its origin place. Let’s find your favorite matcha using your eyes, nose and tongue.
Before the lecture starts, you can wear your favorite easy-to-wear…
- dining bar call 新宿御苑 - Savor the first flush matcha(which means the highest quality!) selected from all over Japan! Like wine or coffee, matcha also have unique aroma and taste according to its origin place. Let’s find your favorite matcha using your eyes, nose and tongue.
Before the lecture starts, you can wear your favorite easy-to-wear kimono(Japanese traditional clothes). Not like other normal kimono(which takes about 30 mins to put it on), it is specially designed to wear easily and quickly.
In the lecture, let’s learn about the difference of teas(green, black and Chinese etc.) and the important philosophy of “Teaism” and “Tea ceremony”.
After that, let’s experience how to prepare a beautiful bowl of matcha using tea tools. You can also learn the basic manner of how to drink a bowl of matcha too.
Let’s become a matcha expert through this lecture and experience!
What's Included
- Tea Ceremony tools rental
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Easy-to-wear Kimono Rental
- Tea Ceremony tools rental
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Easy-to-wear Kimono Rental
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Meal Options
- Exclusive High Quality Matcha - We will prepare seasonal best quality Organic Matcha !
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Japanese Traditional Snacks - We will prepare matcha & seasonal Japanese Traditional Snacks for you!
There are so many types of traditional snacks based on the seasons in Japan.
- Exclusive High Quality Matcha - We will prepare seasonal best quality Organic Matcha !
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Japanese Traditional Snacks - We will prepare matcha & seasonal Japanese Traditional Snacks for you!
There are so many types of traditional snacks based on the seasons in Japan.
Additional Information
Savor the exclusive high quality organic matcha with your eyes, nose and tongue!
This workshop contains 4 Japanese authentic cultures; Tea ceremony, Teaism, Matcha and Kimono!
Before the lecture starts, try on the easy-to-wear kimono (it takes only 5mins to wear! )
In the lecture, let’s learn about the philosophy of Tea Ceremony and Teaism. Also you can…
Savor the exclusive high quality organic matcha with your eyes, nose and tongue!
This workshop contains 4 Japanese authentic cultures; Tea ceremony, Teaism, Matcha and Kimono!
Before the lecture starts, try on the easy-to-wear kimono (it takes only 5mins to wear! )
In the lecture, let’s learn about the philosophy of Tea Ceremony and Teaism. Also you can learn about the differences of matcha and other types of teas.
After the lecture, let’s experience and master how to prepare a beautiful bowl of matcha at your home.
This workshop is given by a native English speaker, so feel always free to ask questions.
- Please wear socks at the tatami room
- All children attending the experience are fully charged
- Reservation is automatically canceled after 15 mins delay from the starting time
Location
dining bar call 新宿御苑
The workshop room is in the 2nd Floor of "Dining Bar Call". (Please refer to the shop photo on the top page.)
Please come in from the front entrance of "Dining Bar Call"
This place is about 7 mins walk from Shinjuku-Gyoen staion and 8 mins walk from Shinjuku-sanchoume station.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(32 Ratings)
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Emirkan_c
Aug 13, 2024
Strongly recommend - Very entertaining insightful the host speaks good english, you’ll learn about matcha, put a kimono on and make yourself one, even if the taste is not for you a glimpse into Japanese culture by a passionate teacher is still great.
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Merrylandtravelers
Jun 18, 2024
Matcha and Kimono experience with Komei - Our encounter with Komei-san during his matcha tea ceremony and kimono experience was simply enchanting. Komei-san's passion for matcha and Japanese culture shone through every moment of our time together.
From the outset, Komei-san was attentive and patient as he guided us through the selection and fitting of our kimonos, ensuring each of us felt comfortable and elegant in our attire. He captured our family's joyous moments with skillful photographs, adding to the cherished memories of our visit.
During the matcha tea ceremony, Komei-san's expertise and passion was evident as he demonstrated the traditional art of making matcha with grace and precision. His explanations of Japanese teas, along with the intricacies of tea ceremony etiquette, were insightful and easy to understand, even for newcomers.
What set this experience apart from other experiences we've had in the past was Komei-san's dedication to sharing the deeper philosophy behind the tea ceremony and matcha, offering us a profound understanding of its cultural significance. The hands-on experience of preparing matcha was engaging and educational, thanks to Komei-san's fluent English and willingness to address our inquiries with patience and clarity.
We left this tea ceremony and kimono experience with a newfound appreciation for Japanese customs and etiquette (which happily, we were able to use later in our trip)!
If you're visiting Japan and seeking an authentic cultural immersion led by a knowledgeable and personable host, look no further than Komei-san. We wholeheartedly recommend this experience—it's a true gem in the heart of Japan.
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Davidvk4745fe
Jun 17, 2024
The Highlight of our Japan trip! - The highlight of our trip, we had a wonderful time with Komei learning about the rich history of matcha, trying out the kimonos, and learning how to properly whisk our matcha like a pro. Komei is very friendly, extremely fluent in English (he studied in the US), and super approachable to answer any questions we had about the ceremonial process and the different types of matcha in Japan.
We highly recommend anyone even remotely interested in Matcha and Japanese culture to attend this experience!
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Vivek_b
May 26, 2024
Must visit experience, highly recommended - Wonderful session by the host. He very patiently explained the entire history of Matcha, the difference between Matcha and other kinds of teas, how matcha is different from green tea, how to make matcha tea in traditional Japanese style and how to drink matcha. Great learning of their culture. A must visit experience. Highly recommended.
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Jan_r
May 12, 2024
Matcha Tea and Kimono Delight - An Unforgettable Experience - Our encounter with Komei-san during his matcha tea ceremony and kimono experience was simply enchanting. Komei-san's passion for matcha and Japanese culture shone through every moment of our time together.
From the outset, Komei-san was attentive and patient as he guided us through the selection and fitting of our kimonos, ensuring each of us felt comfortable and elegant in our attire. He patiently captured this joyous moment with a photograph, adding to the cherished memory of our visit.
During the matcha tea ceremony, Komei-san's expertise and passion were evident as he demonstrated the traditional art of making matcha with grace and precision. His explanations of Japanese teas, along with the intricacies of tea ceremony etiquette, were insightful and easy to understand, even for newcomers.
We all agreed that what made Komei-san's experience so delightful, was his dedication to sharing the deeper philosophy behind the tea ceremony and matcha, offering us a profound understanding of its cultural significance. The hands-on experience of preparing matcha was engaging and educational, thanks to Komei-san's fluent English and willingness to address our inquiries with patience and clarity.
Komei-san's mastery of his craft and impeccable English proficiency make this experience enjoyable for anyone curious about Japanese traditions. Beyond learning about tea and kimonos, our time with Komei-san provided a brief yet profound lesson in Japan's rich history and cultural heritage.
We left Komei-san's tea ceremony and kimono experience with a newfound appreciation for Japanese customs and a heart full of gratitude. If you're visiting Japan and seeking an authentic cultural immersion led by a knowledgeable and personable host, look no further than Komei-san. We wholeheartedly recommend this experience—it's a true gem in the heart of Japan.
Thank you, Komei-san, for an enlightening and wonderful experience that we will cherish forever!
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E1352zddustinb
May 8, 2024
Passion, history and enjoyment with kimonos and matcha - For me, this was one of the most interesting experiences in Japan. I was surprised by the little history lesson, where I was able to learn a lot more than I expected. The guide/teacher is an excellent example of how passion for a subject can be really contagious. It's just fun to listen to him and learn some beautiful aspects of Japanese culture from him that you wouldn't otherwise "just stumble across". He is also developing his own type of matcha, which I'm excited to see when it becomes available in the future.
If you're interested in tea, matcha or kimonos, it's definitely worth it.
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Q5466hmwilliamk
Apr 28, 2024
A swedes first experience of a te cermony - Super fun experience! The host was very friendly and informed on the subject. I got to learn more than i thought i would about the formalities of te ceremony
would definitly recommend.
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Victoriamw2879bc
Apr 11, 2024
Super fun and enriching experience! - Such a fun amazing experience! Komei, the tea master and host, is an extremely knowledgable and personable human being. You could really sense his passion for the tea ceremony in every aspect of the workshop. He also made the experience feel very personal and special.
As a matcha lover, I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the history of matcha ceremonies in Japan. The matcha was also delicious!
The workshop was well paced and informative. Learning about the cultural significance and the meticulous care taken in every aspect of the ceremony enriched the experience tremendously.
The Matcha and Kimono Experience in Tokyo is something I highly recommend. It’s suitable for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture or just wanting to try something new and enjoyable. A must do in Tokyo!
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366ancar
Apr 3, 2024
Enjoyable experience! - Really cozy atmosphere and the host was really kind! Was great learning about Tea Ceremonies, different tea types and matcha and some facts about the Kimonos history.
In the end we made our own bowl of matcha, learning some tips and tricks on how to do a perfect matcha at home!
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Podroznik187
Mar 30, 2024
Great experience! - I definitely recommend it. We heard the captivating story of the origins of the matcha ceremony in Japan. Then we prepared it ourselves. The great time was complemented by listening to the entire lecture in kimonos. A very interesting experience.
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