Japanese Tea Ceremony

The tea ceremony is a calm, formal ritual of preparing and serving matcha green tea, rooted in Zen tradition. A hosted session explains the etiquette and lets you whisk and taste the tea yourself.

Where

Tokyo, Japan

Time needed

45–90 minutes

Best time to go

Mar–May, Oct–Nov

About Tokyo

Japan's capital is a huge, orderly metropolis where old shrines and quiet gardens sit beside neon districts and glass towers. It is easy to get around by train, safe at all hours and excellent for food, shopping and day trips towards Mt. Fuji.

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