Private Tour

Tea Ceremony in a Century-old Japanese Town House

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

An English speaking interpreter will take you step by step through the history, etiquette and cultural importance of the Japanese tea ceremony, whilst you witness a demonstration from a local professional. Following the demonstration, you'll be invited to try making your own cup of 'matcha' tea - which you'll be able to savour along with a sweet local delicacy served at the side.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

1 cup of 'matcha' tea per person & traditional Japanese sweets included

Full set of tea ceremony equipment provided

What To Expect

Looking for an authentic, hands-on experience of Japanese tea ceremony culture? Hosted in a recently modernised, century-old Japanese town house & community space, this is a chance to witness and understand the history of the tea ceremony under the expert guidance of a local instructor dressed in traditional 'kimono'. A Japanese sweet snack will also be served to complement the tea. ※ Late Arrivals Policy We kindly ask all participants to arrive on time to ensure an optimal experience for all. If you arrive late without prior notice, up to 50% of your total activity fee may be charged as a cancellation fee. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Tea Ceremony in a Century-old Japanese Town House

Reviews

4.43

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Very patient tea ceremony instructor
Julie G,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We were given a lesson from a very patient instructor on the steps of the tea ceremony. Despite our errors, she guided us to perform the activities ourselves through an interpreter. There were a lot of laughs as well as a serious side. It was a great way to learn about this cultural activity. We did this in conjunction with the calligraphy class as well as the flowing noodles. It was nice to be able to group the activities together. We would highly recommend The Space activities.
Not quite what we expected
Penelope R,
Jul 19, 2024
- Viator
3.00
Whilst we enjoyed our experience and the staff were very friendly it wasn’t quite what we expected for the cost. Ceremony was not in a traditional setting and we thought that we would get more than one cup of tea.
Underwhelming experience
Vicki J,
Jul 19, 2024
- Viator
3.00
Was interesting to learn the heritage of the tea ceremony process . Was a little underwhelming as an experience as expected maybe options to taste different teas . Not sure was value for money given setting.