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Tokyo Tea Ceremony: Authentic Experience with Kimono Dressing and Photography
5.0
11 Ratings
Shinagawa City
You will be able to see a professional tea ceremony teacher perform the tea ceremony up close and personal, and actually be entertained.
You will be able to see a professional tea ceremony teacher perform the tea ceremony up close and personal, and actually be entertained.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Osaki 5-Chōme Playground - We offer the opportunity to experience the tea ceremony in kimono, which offers a glimpse of Japan’s exquisite beauty!
・Witness the intricate process of making matcha tea, which embodies the essence of Japanese tea culture.
※ You can enjoy both professionally prepared matcha and your own matcha.
・Being dressed…
- Osaki 5-Chōme Playground - We offer the opportunity to experience the tea ceremony in kimono, which offers a glimpse of Japan’s exquisite beauty!
・Witness the intricate process of making matcha tea, which embodies the essence of Japanese tea culture.
※ You can enjoy both professionally prepared matcha and your own matcha.
・Being dressed Yukata(summer cotton kimono) in summer, and Kimono in winter time.
※ I offer authentic kimonos made from silk, produced in the traditional way.
・Taking a walk dressed with Yukata or Kimono together with AKIZAKURA’s Kimono Upcycled Umbrella.
・During a walk, I show you the stylish walking-manner with Yukata and Kimono, way of sitting-down, and pattern of behavior.
・You can have a lot of commemorative photos at a local shrine and a tea room, for your unforgettable experience in Japan.
At the heart of our experience lies the mesmerizing tea ceremony experience – a ritual that transcends mere sips of tea and delves into the realm of mindfulness and respect.
※ Date and time may be customised. Please contact us to discuss.
※ I usually shoot with an iPhone 14pro, but if you would like to have a professional photographer take phots, it is possible for +JPY 13,000.
What's Included
- Shooting with iPhone 14 Pro
- Kimono upcycling umbrella
- Matcha green tea and tea sweets during the tea ceremony experience
- Kimono/Yukata, Obi and all the accessories needed to wear a kimono
- Plastic umbrella (if it rains)
- Shooting with iPhone 14 Pro
- Kimono upcycling umbrella
- Matcha green tea and tea sweets during the tea ceremony experience
- Kimono/Yukata, Obi and all the accessories needed to wear a kimono
- Plastic umbrella (if it rains)
What's Not Included
- Professional photographer’s shoot (available at an additional cost)
- Professional hair and makeup (available at an additional cost)
- Professional photographer’s shoot (available at an additional cost)
- Professional hair and makeup (available at an additional cost)
Location
Osaki 5-Chōme Playground
Please look for a guide wearing a kimono.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(11 Ratings)
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Karen_f
Jun 7, 2025
All of the ladies were so... - All of the ladies were so sweet and kind. I learned so much about genuine tea ceremony, they nicely answered all my questions. I felt so pretty all dressed up in my kimono and Ethan looked wonderful in his. The day was filled with tradition as we went to the shrine, washed, made wishes, and received our luck for the year. Ethan is 2 degrees luckier than I am. The photo shoot was lots of fun, and they were so patient with this Grandma who had to walk so slow in the Japanese shoes. At the tea ceremony itself I couldn't kneel. They gave me an assist and let me do mine on the table. So sweet to let us use chairs as well, seeing I would never have been able to kneel on the floor. The homemade treats complemented the ocha, Japanese Green Tea so well. We really did have a wonderful experience.
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Carmenmarian2021
Apr 26, 2025
Excellent!!!!! - We'll repeat a thousand times! Sayoko is a great professional. First he helped us dress in the Japanese kimono and then he took us to a nearby temple to take some beautiful photos and to share with us the rituals that are done there. Then we had the tea ceremony and it was something unique and special. A solemn ceremony and with each step explained. Thank you very much for putting the finishing touch to our trip in Japan.
We would do it again a thousand times! Sayoko is a true professional. First, she helped us dress in our Japanese kimonos and then took us to a nearby temple to take some beautiful photos and share the rituals performed there. Afterward, we had the tea ceremony, which was unique and special. A solemn ceremony with every step explained. Thank you so much for putting the finishing touches on our trip to Japan.
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Gabriela_s
Apr 23, 2025
Moments of grace in a ceremonial tea experience - Meticulously curated, profoundly serene, and brimming with meaning—this tea ceremony in Tokyo comes with my highest recommendation. It’s an experience that lingers in your senses long after the last drop of matcha has been savored.
The hosts warmth and patience turn it into a genuine cultural immersion rather than a mere performance.
As a lovely final touch, they offer an optional professional photo session: a skilled photographer captures you in the serene setting and outside of it, in full kimono regalia, with each ritual movement frozen in time. I highly recommend adding this to your booking—not only will you leave with unforgettable memories, but you’ll also receive exquisite portraits that beautifully encapsulate the grace and tranquility of the experience.
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Kanya_g
Apr 23, 2025
Journey into Japanese Culture – Highly Recommend! - The staff were super kind and thoughtful, and made the whole experience feel really special. We learned so much—not just about how to wear a kimono and make matcha, but also about Japanese customs and Zen teachings that reminded us to slow down and be present. It was peaceful, fun, and gave us a whole new appreciation for Japanese culture.
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Nilza_k
Apr 12, 2025
Wonderful tea ceremony - It is a wonderful experience of real Japanese tradition
The personal were excellent and kind
The kimonos were beautiful and we went in our kimono to see the sacoia
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Johnchic
Mar 26, 2025
The three ladies that... - The three ladies that hosted us for the tea ceremony were very inviting and friendly. Being dressed in the traditional kimonos was a great experience.. We visited a shrine We worked out how to pray and respect the shrine. Went back to the teahouse and had a wonderful experience watching the tradition of the Tea Ceremony. It felt like an honor to experience
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The_m
Dec 17, 2024
Fantastic experience! - We had a fantastic time at the traditional Japanese tea ceremony with Sayoko and her team. From the start, Sayoko was incredibly patient and attentive during the kimono selection, ensuring we felt comfortable and confident in our choices. She also went above and beyond by including a shrine tour before the ceremony, which added a beautiful cultural layer to the experience. Hair and makeup were done with great care, and the photographer perfectly captured the essence of the moment. This was truly a memorable and enriching experience—highly recommend!
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Laandra_e
Nov 3, 2024
Please add this to your itinerary because it’s a great experience - This was so amazing and wonderful. Sayoko was in contact with me to give me the options for the dress as soon as I booked so everything was seamless the day of. I didn’t know how intricate the dress is and how classic and beautiful the design feels. This was also the best matcha I have ever had in my whole life. You get to see a tea ceremony with education and explanation of everything going on. After, you get to try to participate in the tea ceremony yourself which is harder than it looks. I highly recommend this activity. It’s only a few minutes walk from a train station and the pictures were beautiful. I wish I could do it again!
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Jessica_p
Sep 6, 2024
Was such a pleasant experience - Everyone was so nice and welcoming. The matcha that was served was perfect in flavor and the sweets where delicious. Would love to do this again on my next visit to Japan.
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Nicolas
Aug 16, 2024
Incredible experience! - An unforgettable experience that I recommend 200%! Their kindness and professionalism blew me away, I do not regret at all, thank you again Sayoko 🙏🏻👌🏻
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