Ocharu Tea Ceremony: Traditional Elegance

Discover the elegance of the Ocharu Tea Ceremony. Whisk matcha, savor rare teas, and enjoy seasonal wagashi in a serene, traditional setting.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • OCHARU - 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…
What's Included
  • Welcome Tea and Cake
  • Sencha Tasting
  • Matcha Making Session
  • Genmaicha Finale
  • Access to the Tea Ceremony Room
  • Certificate of Completion
What's Not Included
  • Souvenirs and Gifts
  • Travel to and from the Ocharu Tea Ceremony Room
  • Any special requests or customizations beyond the standard experience
Additional Information

What sets the Ocharu Tea Ceremony apart is its immersive blend of tradition and elegance. Experience the rare taste of wakocha black tea and top-grade Gyokuro sencha, paired with exquisite seasonal wagashi from the renowned “Ougiya.” Unlike other tea experiences, you’ll learn to whisk your own matcha under the expert guidance of a skilled tea master in…

Location
OCHARU
The building has a green logo on the wall saying "OCHARU", so it should be easy to find. Please arrive 5 minutes early to check in and be ready for the experience.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(18 Ratings)
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Serena
Apr 25, 2025
A Great Tea-Making and Tasting Experience with a Gracious Hostess - My boyfriend and I wanted a tea ceremony experience, and Ocharu definitely delivered. We had such a wonderful time learning about the history and tradition of tea in Japan and of the individual teas we got to try. Our hostess was really lovely with a calm, knowledgeable energy as she explained to us in English the different temperatures of the tea, how they were drank and what with, and the past and present traditions. The teas themselves were a delightful experience and the shop downstairs provided everything we needed to take the teas home with us and recreate our experience. She taught us how to make matcha and drink it properly, something we have tried again and again at home since and really enjoyed. I highly recommend coming to Ocharu to learn more about Japanese tea making and enjoy some wonderful teas. Thank you for your hard work!
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Paulsq2213ej
Apr 22, 2025
Excellent tea ceremony - Must see and do. - Excellent. The tea ceremony was fabulous. Our tea master was fun (whilst being respectful of tradition) and knowledgeable and made the experience come alive. The group size was just right and didn't distract from the experience. This is a must see and do if coming to Tokyo. We really enjoyed it.
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Jpo2014
Apr 21, 2025
Fantastic introduction into traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony - The tea master was very friendly and patient and spoke English really well. We tried 4 different teas, learned about history and the process of tea making and we also got to make our own matcha. At the end we were also able to buy equipment as well. Definitely recommend.
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Prig27340
Apr 11, 2025
Nice experience, very informative. - Person who animates very friendly, always with a smile. We tested 3 kinds of tea including matcha for which we were introduced to its preparation. I recommend!
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V1ck1
Mar 22, 2025
Great informative activity. - Lovely informative activity, multiple cups of different teas and a small sweet compliments the teas.
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Njtianp
Mar 20, 2025
Wonderful experience - What a beautiful experience, we thoroughly enjoyed every second of the tea ceremony. It was so interesting and informative and the tea master was excellent.
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Cindy
Mar 2, 2025
Fun and educational experience - It was a fun and educational experience. We learned to make 5 Japanese teas. Only lasts about an hour so moves quickly and not boring
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Cynthia_c
Mar 2, 2025
Fun and educational - The tea ceremony was fun and educational. Learned about 5 different Japanese teas. Only lasts about an hour so not drawn out or boring.
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Explore15729742483
Feb 27, 2025
A must to do - It was a wonderful experience ! Between traditions and flavours but more over it was an exchange of cultures. I really loved it ! I recommend.
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Gary_m
Apr 6, 2025
Very disappointing tour - This was not a tea ceremony, this was a tea tasting. The woman who lead this tour did not speak English. We had to read everything off a screen. Very disappointed in the whole tour and I believe that they should refund us the cost of the tour. I requested an English speaking tour and they agreed. I did not get what they agreed to.
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From $35
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).