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Offered languages
- English
You can experience matcha (powdered green tea).
You can make your own powdered green tea and drink it with Wagashi(Japanese sweets).
The matcha experience takes place at a temple that houses the Big Buddha, which is rare in Tokyo.
Visitors can experience matcha while looking at the Big Buddha right in front of them.
The opportunity to experience matcha at a temple is a rare and special one.
Wagashi can be changed to “Jo namagashi” (high-grade Japanese fresh confections) as an option. (Upgrade to beautiful fresh confections)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
When you arrive at the temple, please stay on the grounds. We will usually pick you up 5 minutes before the meeting time. If you are not picked up more than 10 minutes after the meeting time, please call the indicated phone number.
What to expect
This is a simple matcha experience, so it is easy to participate.
The staff will guide you through everything except for the instructional videos.
If you have any questions, there are lecture staff who speak simple English.
The experience is accompanied by Japanese sweets while viewing the Great Buddha, which is very rare in Tokyo.
The duration of the tour is approximately 30 to 60 minutes. (with additional options - around 80 minutes).
After the experience, those who wish to do so will offer incense to the Great Buddha. (Free of charge)
Gather in front of the temple.
Staff will pick you up.
You will enter the main hall with the staff and be seated.
Explanation of the Matcha experience (video)
Savor Japanese sweets.
Making and drinking Matcha
Finish
Incense (free option)
Optional (paid option)
Wagashi upgrade (sweet bean paste)
Shabutsu or Shakyo (copy of the Great Buddha or sutra)
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Participants must be at least 13 years old.
- Sorry, we do not have a wheelchair. Wheelchair users are not allowed to experience this event. You must climb 20 flights of stairs to experience them.
- There is no elevator.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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