Private Tour
Calligraphy and Matcha Tea Ceremony
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The activity is located in a quiet residential district just 4 minutes away by train from Shibuya Station in Tokyo. The house you'll enter has a dry garden and traditional interior, exuding the perfect ambience for tea ceremony and calligraphy experiences.
At the start of the workshop you will put a jinbei (traditional light clothing) on and will first practice grinding solid ink and basic brush strokes. When you're confident enough to write the Japanese kanji character of your choice, you will choose between applying calligraphy art on a kakejiku hanging scroll or a wooden plate in the shape of a votive tablet or a mini paddle for Japanese hanetsuki (a type of badminton game). Take the piece of art with you as a memory from the calligraphy workshop.
The activity will continue with a tea ceremony in which the instructor will prepare matcha green tea in front of you using traditional tea utensils. You will learn the etiquette of drinking tea and will enjoy seasonal wagashi sweets.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This is a combined calligraphy and tea ceremony experience inside an old house with traditional tatami rooms in the center of Tokyo. You will learn the art of writing Japanese kanji characters with a real ink and brush over Japanese washi paper, and take home your writing attached to a beautiful hanging scroll (kakejiku). The tea ceremony is held at a traditional tatami around an irori sunken hearth. You will taste Japanese sweets together with a cup of matcha that the instructor will prepare in front of you. As an add-on option, you will be able to whisk matcha yourself and make your own cup of green tea. Select "premium" for whisking your own matcha experience.
What‘s Included
Matcha green tea
Jinbei rental, kakejiku hanging scroll or wooden plate
Japanese wagashi sweets
Options
Calligraphy on Hanging Scroll and Matcha Tea Ceremony in Tokyo
Premium 120-min experience
Whisking your own matcha tea: In addition to calligraphy and tea ceremony experiences, you can also experience making your own matcha tea.
Namagashi fresh sweets: To provide the namagashi, reservations must be made at least two days in advance.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding entry into Japanese culture
Carol R,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an outstanding experience. I actually made a mistake booking on a date when I would be home in the US, but she graciously took me in for a private lesson, and explained so much about calligraphy, and gave me all the chances to practice I wanted before creating a beautiful scroll with the message I chose. The tea ceremony was very meaningful and beautiful. Best experience ever!
An exceptional experience, not to be missed!
cjyreed,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a delightful chance to learn about these ancient Japanese arts. Satomi welcomed me warmly, despite my mistakenly booking the class for 2 days later (after I return to the USA). She told me much of the history of calligraphy, then allowed me to practice under her expert guidance until I could create a scroll that I will bring home as my proudest souvenir. The tea ceremony that followed was deeply meaningful. These memories will be carried with me always. Such a generous, gracious, and talented teacher!
Family day out in Tokyo
Wander00989171840,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shatomi was very knowledgeable and encouraging during our visit. Highly recommend this activity!
Experience the Ancient Cultural Arts of Japan
lizaw318,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I honestly didn’t expect the experience to be so calming. It was such a grounding and mindful process, far beyond just creating art and making matcha tea. Such a unique and meaningful experience — I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for something both cultural and therapeutic. The teacher Satomi is very patient and a great history and technique teacher!
A great place to make your very own souvenir
Igor S,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A traditional, very culturally immersive workshop in the heart of Tokyo. You can practice Japanese calligraphy and experience tea ceremony, all with the help of a charismatic pro. The master teaches you about the history and cultural importance, while guiding you through the details and techniques of both arts. It makes for a very nice activity + you can create your own souvenirs. Worth every penny.
Had best matcha
ryom2026,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00nice experience. the owner was super nice friendly. highly recommended!
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