Shinagawa is located south of Tokyo right on Tokyo Bay and is a hub for boardwalks, restaurants, shopping, and cultural sites. It is a special ward of Tokyo and is called Shinagawa City. Much of the land is reclaimed land from the ocean however there exists a great dichotomy between the aging castles and large number of samurai graves and the growth of the tech industry and international embassies. During the Edo period Shinagawa functioned as a post city, a starting off or ending point for travelers journeying through the country. Contents1 1. ASAKUSA JIDAIYA2 2. Shizu-Kokoro – Chado School3 3. Happo-en4 4. Tea ceremony by Maikoya – Tokyo5 Traditional Sweets Making Class with Tea Ceremony 1. ASAKUSA JIDAIYA This traditional Japanese experience is situated just north of Shinagawa and allows you to not only watch but also wear traditional kimonos and brew your own tea. The establishment offers a wide variety of packages that go beyond the basic tea ceremony to performing art shows, rickshaw rides, sightseeing, and photo shoots with traditional objects and clothing. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/ZvkPFSQRmuVxFnQa7 Access: 5 Minute Walk from the Asakusa Station Hours: 9:00 – 19:00 Closed: Reservation Required Website: https://jidaiya.biz/index-e.html Price: ¥2,000 – 3,000 yen … Continue reading The 4 Best Tea Ceremony Experiences in Shinagawa