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【Private Matcha & Wagashi Experience】
Looking for an authentic experience right in the heart of the city? Join me for a private Matcha and Wagashi session that perfectly fits between your sightseeing.
・Story & Context First: Start with a brief look into the history and Zen mindfulness of tea culture to understand the "why" behind traditions.
・Step into Local Life: Visit historic tea utensil and confectionery shops to handpick seasonal sweets and matcha where locals genuinely shop.
・Touch Fine Artistry: Sit comfortably at tables and chairs (no painful sitting!) to handle high-quality ceramic tea bowls and learn the basics of whisking perfect matcha.
・Take the Ritual Home: The remaining premium matcha powder is yours as a souvenir (approx. 15g)—enough to host a tea party for 8–10 friends back home!
・All-Weather Friendly: Our easy 1.2 km (0.75 miles) walk is mostly through covered shopping arcades, perfect for rainy or hot days.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please look for a guide holding a red fan in front of Starbucks Hondori store.
Itinerary
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First, we'll head to a shop specializing in tea ceremony utensils and matcha. Here, you'll browse a beautiful selection of traditional tea ceremony tools and choose the high-quality matcha you'll use for your matcha experience that day.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Next, we'll move to a local Japanese confectionery shop. You'll select exquisite wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets), just like those served at formal tea gatherings.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Next, we'll move to a rental space where you can relax at a table and chair setting and experience whisking your own matcha. We'll show you tips for making it delicious, along with graceful serving etiquette. Finally, you'll savor your freshly prepared matcha together with the beautiful Wagashi you selected earlier. Please take your time and fully immerse yourself in the profound depths of Japanese culture.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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