Tokyo: Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Japanese Tea Master

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Want to make your own matcha tea? Experience Japanese tea culture at Ocharu Tea Ceremony—sip wakocha, savor Gyokuro with sweets, and whisk your own matcha! You also get to take home a certificate!

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Highlights

  • Make Your Own Matcha Tea with expert guidance
  • Taste Rare Wakocha and top-grade Gyokuro sencha
  • Enjoy Seasonal Wagashi from renowned “Ougiya.”
  • Get a Certificate and group photo as keepsakes
  • Located Across from Tokyo University for easy access

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Step into the heart of Japanese tradition at the Ocharu Tea Ceremony, right across from Tokyo University. This is more than just a tea ceremony—it's a vibrant journey through Japan’s rich tea culture. Start with a refreshing cup of wakocha, a unique Japanese black tea from Shizuoka, paired with a delicious tea cake. This blend of fruity and floral notes sets the stage for the experience ahead. Then, watch as a master brews Gyokuro sencha, the highest grade of green tea. Taste the tea leaves and savor seasonal wagashi sweets from “Ougiya,” a renowned confectioner that has been creating these treats for generations. Next, you’ll whisk your own matcha under the guidance of a skilled tea master. Using traditional tools, you’ll make and enjoy matcha that connects you to centuries of Japanese tea culture. Finish your experience with a soothing cup of Genmaicha, a blend of sencha and roasted rice from Niigata Prefecture, providing a comforting end to your tea journey. Before you leave, get a certificate and a group photo to remember your dive into Japan’s tea culture. In just 40 minutes, you’ll explore the art, flavors, and traditions of Japanese tea. Book now and immerse yourself in this unique cultural adventure!

Includes

Welcome Tea and Cake: Enjoy a cup of wakocha (Japanese black tea) and a traditional tea cake upon arrival. Sencha Tasting: Experience Gyokuro sencha, including freshly brewed tea and seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets) from “Ougiya.” Matcha Making Session: Hands-on matcha preparation with guidance from a skilled tea master, using traditional tools and utensils. Genmaicha Finale: A comforting cup of Genmaicha, a blend of sencha and roasted rice. Certificate of Completion: Receive a certificate to commemorate your tea ceremony experience. Access to the Tea Ceremony Room: Includes entry to the specially designed Ocharu Tea Ceremony Room opposite Tokyo University. Everything you need to fully immerse yourself in Japanese tea culture is included!

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Tokyo: Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Japanese Tea Master
Tokyo: Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Japanese Tea Master
Tokyo: Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Japanese Tea Master
Tokyo: Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Japanese Tea Master
Tokyo: Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Japanese Tea Master
Tokyo: Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Japanese Tea Master
Tokyo: Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Japanese Tea Master
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