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Step into a serene and authentic Japanese tea room and explore the art of tea with a certified tea master. In this hands-on cultural experience, you’ll taste rare teas, learn to whisk your own matcha, and leave with a certificate to commemorate your journey into Japan’s centuries-old tea traditions.
Highlights
- Whisk your own matcha with step-by-step guidance from a tea master
- Taste premium Japanese teas including Wakocha and Gyokuro sencha
- Savor traditional wagashi sweets from the renowned “Ougiya”
- Receive a completion certificate and a group photo as keepsakes
- Prime Tokyo location, directly across from Tokyo University
Full Description
Welcome to Ocharu Tea Ceremony, an elegant tea salon nestled in Bunkyo, just across from Tokyo University. This one-hour tea experience is perfect for those wanting to explore authentic Japanese culture through taste, ritual, and tradition.
Begin with a cup of Wakocha, a rare Japanese black tea from Shizuoka, paired with a delicate tea cake. Your host will introduce the story of this unique tea, setting the tone for a peaceful, immersive session.
Next, witness the brewing of Gyokuro sencha, Japan’s highest grade green tea. Accompanied by seasonal wagashi sweets from the long-established Ougiya confectioner, this tasting offers a refined balance of flavor and form.
Then comes the highlight: whisking your own matcha. Under the expert guidance of a trained tea master, you’ll use traditional tools to prepare matcha from scratch—an art form in itself.
To end the session, enjoy a warm cup of Genmaicha (green tea with roasted rice from Niigata Prefecture), bringing the experience to a comforting close.
Before leaving, receive a certificate of completion and a commemorative photo to remember your journey through Japan’s tea traditions.
This tea ceremony is welcoming to all—solo travelers, couples, and small groups—and offers an ideal introduction to Japanese hospitality, mindfulness, and craft.
Pricing
From ¥5,000 per person
Includes
- Welcome cup of Wakocha (Japanese black tea) and tea cake
- Premium Gyokuro sencha and seasonal wagashi tasting
- Matcha making experience with hands-on instruction
- Final cup of Genmaicha to close the session
- Certificate of completion
- Group photo
- Access to the beautifully designed Ocharu Tea Ceremony Room
All utensils, teas, and sweets are provided.
Meeting Point
Ocharu Tea Ceremony – Bunkyo, Tokyo
Yoshida Tonjiru
6 Chome-2-1 Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
Look for the building with a green “OCHARU” logo on the wall. It’s slightly high up—don’t forget to look up. The tea ceremony is held inside the tea shop. Please arrive 5 minutes early to check in.
Reviews
“A peaceful, beautiful experience. We tried several kinds of tea and learned so much about the ritual. The hosts were kind and generous with their knowledge. Highly recommended.”
“One-on-one session with the tea master was deeply insightful. I learned about the cultural significance of tea and tried rare varieties. The certificate made it feel truly special.”
“Even though I was late and solo, I was welcomed so warmly. The teas, sweets, and care the host gave were all amazing. I’d absolutely do this again with friends.”
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