Enjoy while sightseeing! 4 spots for a casual tea ceremony experience in Asakusa, Tokyo

Asakusa is famous for its sightseeing spots such as Kaminarimon and Nakamise-dori, but it is also home to a wide variety of places where you can experience traditional Japanese culture. In particular, experiencing a tea ceremony is a rare opportunity to enjoy a uniquely Japanese and tranquil moment. Why not stop by during a break from sightseeing and experience the beautiful Japanese manners and hospitality while tasting green tea and Japanese sweets in a quiet space? In this issue, we will introduce some recommended spots in Asakusa where you can casually enjoy a tea ceremony experience.

1.Jidaiya

Jidaiya is a company based in Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, that offers traditional Japanese cultural experiences. Its main services include rickshaw rides, kimono rentals, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, calligraphy, Japanese sweets making, and iaido, among others.

The tea ceremony experience, in particular, is held in a Japanese-style room with a relaxed atmosphere and authentic utensils, and the instructor carefully guides visitors through the history and spirit of the tea ceremony, how to use the utensils, and the flow of the tea ceremony.

The experience takes approximately 30 to 50 minutes and varies slightly depending on the number of participants. The fee for a single person is 11,000 yen (tax included), and for two or more people the fee is 5,500 yen (tax included) per person. Kimono or yukata wearing is also available as an option, for an additional 6,600 yen (tax included) for kimono and 5,500 yen (tax included) for yukata.

In the tea ceremony experience, visitors can enjoy “ankodama,” a popular Japanese sweet in Asakusa, with matcha green tea. In addition, instructors are available in English, so foreign tourists can participate with ease. During the experience, you are free to take pictures of the quaint atmosphere, but video recording or recording is not allowed.

The experience can be experienced while sitting on a chair, making it easy even for those who have difficulty sitting on their haunches. Groups are also welcome, and the center can accommodate group tours and training for companies and schools. It is also barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible.

Why not experience traditional Japanese culture at Jidaiya during your visit to Asakusa?

Jidaiya

住所	2-3-5 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0034, Japan
電話番号	03-3843-0890
営業時間	9:30 to 17:30
営業日	whole day
定休日	no rest
公式サイト	https://jidaiya.biz/japanese_culture/tea-ceremony

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2.Wasako

Wasako is a tea ceremony experience salon located in Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo. It is only a 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station and offers a tea ceremony experience in a Japanese-style room where you can feel the nature.

Wachako offers three tea ceremony experience plans of 90, 60, and 45 minutes. Each plan allows you to observe a demonstration of the tea ceremony, enjoy Japanese sweets and powdered green tea, and then experience actually making the tea. For example, the 60-minute plan allows visitors to experience tea ceremony at the same place as the tea master, while the 45-minute plan allows visitors to observe a demonstration of the tea ceremony, enjoy Japanese sweets and powdered green tea, and then, if they wish, actually make the tea.

Kimono dressing (with hair set) is also offered as an option for an additional fee. A Japanese sweets making experience is also offered as an option, where visitors can make dumplings and nerikiri under the guidance of an artisan.

The tea room at Wachako is decorated with flowers arranged by Ryo Yazawa, Iemoto Professor of the Obara School, in the tokonoma (alcove), creating a relaxed atmosphere. English is also available to accommodate foreign tourists. Reservations can be made through the official website, where detailed information is also available.

Why not experience the traditional Japanese culture of the tea ceremony at Wachako during your visit to Asakusa?

Wasako

住所	Collection Kaminarimon Bldg. 5F, 2-18-15 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-3843-6765
営業時間	10:00 to 17:30
定休日	Thursday
公式サイト	https://wasako.jp/

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3.Chazen

Chazen is located in Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, and offers an authentic tea ceremony experience. Conveniently located a 2-minute walk from Kaminarimon, it is easy to visit during a break from sightseeing.

The facility has an authentic 4.5-mat tea ceremony room equipped with a “tsukubai” and “nijiriguchi,” allowing visitors to fully experience the atmosphere of a traditional tea ceremony. There is also a large Japanese-style room that can accommodate up to 50 people at the same time, making it suitable for groups.

The tea ceremony experience is led by a trained and experienced tea ceremony master, and even beginners can participate with ease. Visitors can enjoy seasonal fresh sweets and powdered green tea from Uji, Kyoto, and feel the heart of Japanese culture. The program is suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced tea masters, and is especially appreciated by tourists from overseas. English is also available, so foreign tourists are also taken into consideration.

The experience takes about 45 minutes and costs 3,500 yen. Reservations can be made through the official website, where detailed information is also available.

In addition to the tea ceremony experience, other options such as making Japanese sweets and kimono rentals are also offered for a more in-depth experience of Japanese culture.

Chazen is a popular facility visited by a total of approximately 30,000 people from 30 countries annually, and is highly trusted by government offices and embassies, and has been used by VIPs from abroad.

In between sightseeing and shopping in Asakusa, why not forget the hustle and bustle of the city and take the time to enjoy the world of Japanese culture?

Asakusa Chazen

住所	Study Hall Bldg. 5F, 1-4-7 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-6264-0690
営業時間	10:00-17:00
公式サイト	https://teaceremony-tokyo.jp/

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4.Kakinuma

Kakinuma offers an authentic tea ceremony experience in Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo. Located within walking distance of Asakusa Station, it is easy to visit during a break from sightseeing.

Kakinuma offers a tea ceremony experience program that even beginners can participate in. The experience takes about one hour, and the fee starts at 3,300 yen (tax included).

As part of the experience, visitors first walk through an alley outside the store and cleanse their hands at a “tsukubai”. After that, visitors enter the tea ceremony room through a small doorway called “nijiriguchi,” and view the hanging scrolls and flowers in the tokonoma (alcove). Next, you will be served seasonal sweets, followed by matcha (powdered green tea). Even first-timers will feel at ease as they will be carefully instructed on how to drink matcha tea. In addition, the experience of making your own powdered green tea is also included, allowing you to learn the basic manners of the tea ceremony.

The experience can be participated in casual attire and requires no special preparation. You can also enjoy matcha green tea and sweets at a table in the restaurant. A large selection of tea ceremony utensils and flower arrangement tools are also available for purchase. If you wish to experience the tea ceremony in a kimono or yukata and explore Asakusa, consultations are available.

Kakinuma's tearooms are designed for casual use for tea ceremony experiences, tea ceremonies, and tea ceremony classes using authentic utensils. If you visit Asakusa, why not experience the traditional Japanese culture of the tea ceremony at Kakinuma?

Kakinuma

住所	3-21-9 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032
電話番号	03-3876-3903
営業時間	10:00~18:00
営業日	Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
定休日	Monday
公式サイト	https://kakinuma.tokyo/

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Summary

Experiencing a tea ceremony in Asakusa is a great opportunity to deeply appreciate traditional Japanese culture in between sightseeing tours. Strolling through the historic streets, you will surely have a special memory of the time you spent in a quiet tea room, calming your mind and enjoying green tea and wagashi (Japanese sweets).

There are many experiences that even beginners can participate in without worry, so please feel free to visit. Why not enjoy a uniquely Japanese and elegant time together with sightseeing in Asakusa? When we think of Asakusa, tourist attractions such as Kaminarimon and Nakamise-dori come to mind, but there are also many places where you can experience traditional Japanese culture. In particular, experiencing a tea ceremony is a rare opportunity to enjoy a uniquely Japanese and tranquil moment.

Why not stop by during a break from sightseeing and experience the beautiful Japanese manners and hospitality while tasting green tea and Japanese sweets in a quiet space? In this issue, we will introduce some recommended spots in Asakusa where you can casually enjoy a tea ceremony experience.