Step into the world of Japanese tradition with this immersive Matcha and Kimono Experience near Shinjuku. Dress in a stylish, easy-to-wear kimono before learning the art and philosophy behind matcha, teaism, and the Japanese tea ceremony. Compare real vs. fake matcha and master the techniques to prepare your own matcha at home.
Highlights
- Savor exclusive first flush matcha, hand-selected from a 100+ matcha collection
- Learn 4 authentic Japanese cultural elements: Tea ceremony, Teaism, Matcha, and Kimono
- Dress in a comfortable and easy-to-wear kimono (no long dressing time required)
- Learn to compare real vs. fake matcha using your senses
- Master the four key steps to making a perfect bowl of matcha at home
Full Description
Join over 1,500 guests who experienced this activity last year and deepen your appreciation for Japanese tea culture.
Begin the session by selecting your favorite kimono from our curated set of easy-to-wear designs. Unlike traditional kimono, which can take 30 minutes to put on, these are specially designed for quick and comfortable dressing—perfect for first-timers.
Once dressed, your tea master will guide you through a cultural lecture that covers:
- The origins and differences between Japanese and overseas matcha
- The unique qualities of first flush matcha, the highest quality harvest
- A comparison of green tea, black tea, and Chinese tea
- The philosophies of Teaism and the Japanese Tea Ceremony
You’ll use your eyes, nose, and palate to explore various matcha types and learn how to tell real matcha from imitations.
After the lecture, participate in a hands-on matcha-making session using traditional tea ceremony tools. You’ll also learn the etiquette of how to properly drink matcha.
By the end of the experience, you’ll not only understand matcha deeply—you’ll be able to recreate the experience at home.
Pricing
From ¥8,500 per person
What’s Included
- First flush matcha tasting
- Kimono to wear for the duration of the experience
- Japanese traditional sweets
- Welcome drink
- Tea ceremony tools (provided for use during the session)
- Expert-led lecture on Teaism, matcha, and tea ceremony
- Hands-on matcha-making workshop
Meeting Point
Your host will be waiting in front of the LUUP stand next to the ACN Yotsuya Building, holding a workshop sign.
LUUP Stand (Next to ACN Yotsuya Building)
2 Chome−4, Yotsuya, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0004, Japan
Reviews
“The teacher was very nice and polite, answering all our questions throughout the workshop. A true recommendation!”
“The presenter was extremely informative. We learned so much more about matcha. Dressing in kimono was a first and a great photo opportunity. Would thoroughly recommend.”
“Very knowledgeable tea master. We learned a lot about how matcha is grown and made, and about the history too. Very interesting and enjoyable.”
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