Sweets + Matcha “Tea ceremony”
From Market to Matcha: A taste of Asakusa’s life
Explore Asakusa’s lively local shops and markets, then join us in our home kitchen to cook and enjoy a homestyle meal together- finishing with a peaceful matcha tea ceremony.
Menu
・Tenshin(a very light meal, before the tea experience)
・Dessert
・Matcha green tea and dry sweets
Time
A: 11:00 – 14:00
B: 15:00 – 18:00
Number of guests
2-6 (we only accept one group at a time.）
Price
￥25,000 per person
Location
Asakusa, Tokyo
Languages
Available in English and Japanese
Live like a local in Asakusa- through food, home cooking, and matcha.
Did you know that there are two types of Matcha?
‘Koicha‘ and ‘Usucha‘. The frothy kind that you usually have the opportunity to drink, is a light, thin tea called usucha. Koicha is what you drink after a meal at a formal tea ceremony, before the thin tea, and is very thick. We serve the both teas in our special way in this experience!
We serve Tenshin, a very light meal, before the tea experience. A seasonal dessert is also served before drinking matcha tea. They fill you up a little and enhance the flavour of the matcha!
Experience an authentic tea ceremony.
As a practitioner trained in the Urasenke Chado tradition over 30 years, I will prepare matcha for you, and guide you in making your own bowl. Unlike a tourist-style performance, this is a genuine moment of hospitality and tradition.
Schedule (approx. 3hours)
- Visit a supermarket and local sweet shops in Asakusa to explore seasonal ingredients.
- Learn about Japanese homestyle sweets and enjoy a hands-on cooking experience.
- Savour a light meal and the sweets you prepared.
- Learn the basics of the tea ceremony and enjoy two types of matcha.
- Try making your own matcha.
Price
This experience includes an Asakusa guided walk, meals, drinks and all fees and taxes.
Dress Code
There are no particular rules, but please wear clothes that are easy to move around in, as you will be walking around and cooking.
Additional Notes
- We will contact you with details of the class after your reservation has been confirmed.
- Please make your reservation at least 7 days before the experience date.
- Please check the calendar of events. Contact us to arrange a date.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or disliked foods.
- Children aged 13 and over can participate in the experience.
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| title | Sweets + Matcha Tea ceremony |
|---|---|
| Duration | approx. 3h |
| Time slots | A: 11:00〜14:00 B: 15:00〜18:00 |
| Price | JPY25,000 / per person |
| Payment Method | Advance payment by credit card |
| Minimum number of Participants | 2 |
| Maximum number of Participants | 6 |
| Age Requirement | Age 13 or above |
| Languages Available | English, Japanese |
| Meeting place | Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center |
| Activity Venue | Saki & Kunio’s house in Asakusa |
| Booking-deadline | 7 days prior to the expected activity date |
| Cancellation Policy | 7–2 days 20%; previous day 50%; activity date / no show 100% |