Private Tour

Privately visit local home for relax tea ceremony &music, Tokyo

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

2 hours

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Learn about Japanese culture in an informal and private setting

Visit a cozy Japanese home and enjoy a relaxed tea ceremony with no strict rules—just a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Since this is a private experience, you can ask anything you’re curious about Japanese culture.

You’ll also enjoy a live koto performance and even get the chance to try playing it yourself.

Getting here is simple—just 20 minutes from Tokyo Station and a short 4-minute walk from the nearest station.

To make it extra special, you can also choose to wear a cotton kimono (yukata) for an additional 3,500 yen.

A private, authentic, and unforgettable cultural experience awaits you!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

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

You will be warmly welcomed by your host, Noriko, at Shin-Urayasu Station JE08(just 20 minutes from Tokyo Station). Together, you’ll take a short 3minute walk to her cozy Japanese home. The experience begins with a relaxed tea ceremony. Noriko will share a little about its history before preparing the first bowl of matcha. Then, you’ll make your own for the second—she’ll guide you step by step. With your tea, you’ll enjoy two small sweets and one seasonal sweet. Next, discover the traditional Japanese instrument, the koto. Noriko will perform two pieces, and then it’s your turn! You may be surprised at how quickly you can play a melody. To make the day more special, you can add the optional yukata (cotton kimono) experience for 3,500 yen (cash, card, or PayPal). You’ll be dressed in traditional style (10 min per man, 20–30 min per woman including selection), and women also receive a simple hairstyle. Please note the yukata option extends the experience time, and kindly request it when booking. Afterward, Noriko will help you take memorable photos. We look forward to welcoming you to a private, fun, and unforgettable cultural experience in Japan!

What‘s Included

Koto( Japanese harp) lessen

Two cups of whisked green tea

Bottled water

Koto live music

Please feel free to take photos. Bring your own camera and enjoy to take commemorative photos .

Traditional Japanese confections

Coffee and/or Tea

Options

Privately visit local home

Duration: 2 hours

Reviews

5.00

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A unique and wonderful experience
Z824CR ,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience we had at Noriko San's home was one of the strongest I had in Japan. Noriko is charming, smart, full of humor and knowledge. Speaks excellent English. We spent a very pleasant few hours learning about Japanese culture, the meaning of kimono and the tea ceremony, and even experienced playing kito. This is an exceptional experience and highly recommended.
I recommend it.
絵里金2025,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
There is an amazingly nice space in one of the apartments. I was very satisfied to experience delicious matcha and koto with the friendly owner!
Charming shopkeeper.
E9675TNminas,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This shop is located in a room of a house near Shin-Urayasu Station. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was truly calm and Japanese. The owner is very knowledgeable and tells a lot of interesting stories, so the time goes by very quickly. It was a valuable experience to experience the tea ceremony and the koto, which are all extraordinary.
Best cultural experience in Shin-Urayasu ♪
今井斗,,Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Conveniently located near Shin-Urayasu Station, you can have a great experience. You can also experience playing the koto after having a tea party experience. The interior and sweets are also wonderfully attentive to detail. The story of the knowledgeable owner is also very interesting!
awesome
唯矢,,Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
In a nutshell, it was such a wonderful experience! The space is wonderful from the moment you enter, and the owner's sense of style shines through. And while the Japanese tea ceremony and koto may sound difficult, the owner is more cheerful and frank, so you can learn while having fun. He has a wide range of knowledge and experience, so I'm sure he'll be able to fully enjoy the conversation.
Like visiting Japanese friend's home
たがーわ,,Feb 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great experience. Noriko's home was very authentic Japanese style. I learnt about tea ceremony from its history, meanings of routines and tea utensils. Japanese sweet provided was very tasty, match with "macha" tea. I also enjoyed listening "koto", Japanese musical instrument, that Noriko played. It was like visiting Japanese friend's home.
Tea ceremony and more
Willie r,,Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
One of my favorite things I’ve done in Japan Noriko is amazing and has tons of knowledge on all things tea, music, history, and different questions about Japan. She really went above and beyond during the tour highly recommend
Unusual Koto Experience
Curiosity59116265274,,Nov 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I experienced matcha and koto. It was an experience at home, but I really enjoyed the atmosphere with the lovely Japanese interior.
I had a wonderful experience of tea celemoney.
田中け,,Nov 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a valuable experience. Thank you so much. The place is close to disneyland. I had a wonderful experience. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing experience. You must go hear!!!
Lovely tea ceremony experience with music
224kaityk,,Nov 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I am so happy to have had such a wonderful experience on my first trip to Japan! The matcha tea in the lovely bowls was very tasty, and the koto was interesting with its own unique musical notation and sounds. I hope everyone will experience this feeling!