Tokyo Cooking Class
Traditional Japanese Culture, Tea Ceremony Experience

Tea Ceremony   Shinjuku Tokyo
★★★★★ 6

House

Pick Up

Vegetarian

1 hours

Max 6 guests

Market Visiting






Cooking Class Menu

Flow of the Tea Ceremony Experience:

・Observe the preparation of the tea (the formal procedure of making tea).

・Enjoy Japanese confections and matcha.

・Experience the process of preparing and serving the tea yourself.

  • Tea Ceremony

    Tea Ceremony

    The Japanese tea ceremony is a centuries-old tradition closely tied to Zen Buddhist principles, and a popular way to experience Japanese culture. There are several variations on this ritual. At its base, powdered green tea (matcha) is prepared and served in accordance with strict rules. Oftentimes, wagashi (Japanese sweets) is served alongside the bitter green tea.

Cooking Class Information

How to Make Matcha:

・Put matcha into the matcha tea bowl.

・Pour hot water and whisk the tea using a tea whisk to prepare the matcha.


What you will do


First, let me explain the sequence of today's experience.

1. First, let me explain the sequence of today's experience.

First, you will wash your hands in Tsukubai and then enter the tea room.

2. First, you will wash your hands in Tsukubai and then enter the tea room.

After enjoying some sweets, you will have matcha tea.

3. After enjoying some sweets, you will have matcha tea.

Next, let's try making matcha ourselves.

4. Next, let's try making matcha ourselves.

Finally, we will take a commemorative photo and present you with a completion certificate and a matcha(20g).

5. Finally, we will take a commemorative photo and present you with a completion certificate and a matcha(20g).


About Host


host-Hazuki

Hazuki

★★★★★ (6)

Would you like to experience an authentic matcha (green tea) ceremony in the popular Kagurazaka area, well-loved by foreign tourists?

We have over 20 years of experience as certified tea ceremony instructors.

First, you can enjoy a cup of matcha in a traditional Japanese tea room, and then you'll have the opportunity to try preparing it yourself.

Organic matcha will be provided as a souvenir!

How about creating a special memory for your trip with this unique experience?

We have prepared delicious Japanese confections and matcha and eagerly await your participation.


Area



The closest station

Iidabashi




How to get to the station?

From Tokyo Station: 30mins





Exact location provided after booking.


Reviews of Cooking Class

Emily, Australia

★★★★★

Hazuki sensei and Yukimi sensei were very kind and thoughtful hosts who showed me how to participate in a traditional tea ceremony and walked me through how to correctly make matcha, all in a beautiful environment. A wonderful opportunity and experience for my first time in Japan!

Nov 2024


host-Hazuki

Response from Hazuki
Thank you for choosing our tea ceremony experience. We hope it was a meaningful and enjoyable time for you. You made the matcha so skillfully that it’s hard to believe it was your first time! We hope you will enjoy incorporating matcha into your daily life at home. We look forward to seeing you again someday.


Lynden James Berrio, United Kingdom

★★★★★

Our Tea ceremony experience with Hazuki and Yukimi was wonderful. They were both incredibly lovely people and very knowledgeable. They were very welcoming and we both felt very at ease with the whole experience. They answered all our questions and we honestly felt that we had been invited to tea by some friends. Definately an amazing experience held by two amazing people..Highly recommended!

Apr 2024


host-Hazuki

Response from Hazuki
Thank you for your review! In addition to English, it was enjoyable communicating in French and German as well. I'm delighted that you're interested in Japanese culture such as tea ceremony and kimono. Please come again to Japan sometime!


Lynden James Berrio, United Kingdom

★★★★★

Our Tea ceremony experience with Hazuki and Yukimi was wonderful. They were both incredibly lovely peo

Apr 2024


Leon, Germany

★★★★★

Our experience was awesome! The hosts were super friendly and nice. The ceremony was very interesting and all our questions were answered. Definitely a big recommendation!

Mar 2024


host-Hazuki

Response from Hazuki
Thank you for your review! We were so happy to have a wonderful time with you and your nice parents. I hope you enjoy cherry blossom in Tokyo. See you soon in Germany! Gute Reise.


Martyn , United Kingdom

★★★★★

Really enjoyed being invited into your home, and you showing us the Japanese tea ceremony, then we made our own tea and enjoyed some sweets. The whole ceremony was enjoyable and we would have no hesitation in recommending this for any one looking to enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. It was nice getting away from the noise of the city and enjoying a quiet moment too serve and get involved. Thank you very much

Oct 2023


host-Hazuki

Response from Hazuki
Thank you for your review. I hope you will enjoy Matcha at your home!


Carsten Burgard, Germany

★★★★★

Amazing and authentic tea-ceremony. They will answer every question you ask them, and are very friendly!

Oct 2023


host-Hazuki

Response from Hazuki
Thank you for your review! We hope you keep your interest about Tea ceremony.


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FAQ about Traditional Japanese Culture, Tea Ceremony Experience | Cooking class by Hazuki

  • Is Traditional Japanese Culture, Tea Ceremony Experience available for vegans?

    Yes, Traditional Japanese Culture, Tea Ceremony Experience has a vegan option.

  • What is the maximum capacity of Hazuki's cooking class?

    Up to 6 people can join Hazuki's cooking class.

  • Is Traditional Japanese Culture, Tea Ceremony Experience available for vegetarians?

    Yes, Traditional Japanese Culture, Tea Ceremony Experience has a vegetarian option.

  • How long is this cooking class by Hazuki?

    Duration of this cooking class is 1 hours.

  • How much does it cost to join Traditional Japanese Culture, Tea Ceremony Experience?

    It costs 8000 per person.

Additional cooking class information

  • Confirmation

    You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.

  • Payment

    We accepts these cards on airKitchen.

  • Cancellation

    Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.


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