Experience Matcha, Kimono & Tea Ceremony in Tokyo in 90 Minutes | Workshop Taught by English-Speaking Instructor

Experience Four Elements of Japanese Culture All at Once

This workshop lets you experience four key elements of Japanese culture in one session: tea ceremony, the way of tea, matcha, and kimono.

It's not just a lecture—you'll change into a kimono, handle the tea utensils, and even whisk matcha yourself from start to finish.

If you want to fit just one cultural experience into your Tokyo itinerary, this gives you exposure to multiple traditions at once.

90 Minutes Total, Meet Your Guide and Participate

The workshop duration listed is 90 minutes.

Participants meet up with a guide at a designated meeting point, marked by a LUUP electric kick-scooter station.

You can choose between group or private tour formats. The exact flow on the day may vary slightly depending on group size.

Try On a Kimono That Takes About 5 Minutes to Put On

Before the lesson begins, you'll have time to choose a kimono of your preference and change into it.

The kimono style is simple enough to dress in about 5 minutes, so even those unfamiliar with wearing kimono can participate without burden.

Socks are requested to protect the traditional tatami flooring. If you forget, you'll need to purchase them at the workshop.

Taste Carefully Selected Organic Matcha

You'll be served high-quality organic matcha, hand-picked from a curated selection.

First-harvest matcha chosen from a collection of over 100 varieties from across Japan is explored through three senses: appearance, aroma, and taste.

You'll also learn about the differences between matcha grown in Japan and matcha from overseas, giving you a comparative perspective on matcha.

Learn Tea Ceremony and the Philosophy of Tea in English

The lesson is taught by an instructor who speaks fluent English.

After exploring the differences between types of tea—green tea, black tea, Chinese tea, and more—you'll learn the distinct philosophies of "tea ceremony" and "the way of tea."

The content also covers the agricultural value and health benefits of matcha from a scientific perspective.

Four Essential Elements for Preparing Matcha at Home

In the second half of the experience, you'll move into hands-on practice, using tea utensils to whisk matcha yourself.

You'll learn the four key elements for preparing delicious matcha and pick up the basic way to enjoy it.

This knowledge is designed to be something you can recreate and enjoy at home or back in your own country.

Important Things to Confirm Before Booking

• Start time of your chosen date
• Exact meeting point location with your guide
• Whether you're participating in a group or private tour
• Languages supported on the day
• Whether to bring socks (required to protect traditional tatami flooring)
• Available kimono sizes and selection
• Age and group size requirements
• Cancellation and change policies

The booking page notes that if you arrive more than 10 minutes late from your scheduled start time, the booking is automatically cancelled with no refund. Confirm the meeting location and start time in advance, and plan to arrive with time to spare.

Summary

A 90-minute matcha, kimono, and tea ceremony workshop held in Tokyo. You'll change into a kimono that takes about 5 minutes to put on, learn the philosophy of tea ceremony and the way of tea from a fluent English-speaking matcha expert, and gain background knowledge about matcha.

You'll taste carefully selected organic matcha and experience the full practice of whisking it with tea utensils yourself. Prices start from ¥9,000, and it has a 4.9 rating (50 reviews).

For the latest information on dates, meeting locations, and language support, check the booking page.