Tea ceremony Tokyo Maikoya

Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the Tokyo teahouse! The Sado or Chanoyu “the way of the tea” is regularly held in our tea room while guests and the host wear kimonos. Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya is one of the best hosts for cultural activities and experiences in the country, and the only teahouse to be included in TripAdvisor’s list of Japan’s Top Experiences. The Japanese tea ceremony or Japanese Sado (茶道) is a ritualistic way of preparing and serving powdered matcha green tea, typically in a tea room, garden, or teahouse. While Kyoto is the center for traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, Maikoya offers the same quality service and activities for everyone in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Maikoya Tokyo holds tea ceremonies in a traditional teahouse in Shinjuku, one of the busiest districts in Tokyo. A tea […]

This is a private kimono tea ceremony session. There will be no one else except you in the tea ceremony session. We also can allow you to take many photos. Traditional tea ceremony Drinking green tea and eating Japanese sweets Wearing a Kimono The best cultural experience with the combination of kimono, meditation, harmony, matcha, and Japanese sweets HIGHLIGHTS You will make a green tea (Matcha) in an ancient-style Japanese tea ceremony room wearing Kimono. We are the highest ranked tea ceremony facility in Tokyo(OUR LOCATION). We accept walk-ins but it is better to reserve online if you don’t like to wait. In this workshop, a qualified instructor will walk you through step by step of traditional tea ceremony. This is a ritual-like activity where ceremonial tea is prepared and […]

Make your own wagashi for your tea ceremony! Wagashi are traditional Japanese sweets that are best paired with matcha tea during a tea ceremony. Join our sweets-making workshop so you can learn how to make the treats for your tea ceremony after class! You will first be introduced to the basics for making the seasonal wagashi by our friendly instructor. After the session, you will be participating in an authentic, traditional Japanese tea ceremony where you will learn how to prepare a matcha green tea! Book with us online to reserve your class! All sessions are private for COVID-19 measures. Sweets Making & Tea Ceremony in Shinjuku, Tokyo Lasts approximately 90 minutes Workshop inclusions: A traditional kimono  You will be choosing from our kimonos for you to use for the whole workshop and […]

Traditional Japanese tea ceremony experience in a Tokyo teahouse where you partake in a historic ritual. The tea ceremony takes 45 minutes which includes learning about the rules of tea ceremony, tasting matcha tea, tasting Japanese sweets. Traditionally the green tea ceremony is best enjoyed by wearing yukata or kimono but we allow travelers to experience this activity by wearing casual clothes. So you can still experience this superb cultural ritual of matcha drinking in the heart of Tokyo without changing clothes.  If you’d like you can reserve a tea ceremony session with wearing the kimono here .  Currently, all sessions are private for COVID-19 measures. We celebrate our most recent award from TripAdvisor as Japan’s Top Experiences, 2019, chosen by travelers’ reviews. We are the only tea ceremony venue in Japan receiving this award. Our tea house used to […]

When visiting Maikoya Tokyo, there are many opportunities for experiencing traditional Japanese activities. You do not want to miss having Kiseki cuisine  in Japanese restaruran with beautiful garden. Kaiseki means a formal style of Japanese food. Fist, you will have tea ceremony at Maikoya Tokyo. Tea ceremony and kimono experience in Tokyo by award-winning tea house MAIKOYA. We offer traditional Japanese green tea ceremony and kimono wearing experience in English every hour at our conveniently located venue. We have many beautiful kimonos to choose from and our staff will make sure you look your best in a kimono before partaking in once in a lifetime tea ceremony experience. Our tea house used to be in Kyoto Fushimi Inari and recently moved to central Tokyo; now only walking distance from Shinjuku, Harajuku, Meiji Jingu Shrine and a stop away from Shibuya and Tokyo(OUR LOCATION). We […]

When visiting Maikoya Tokyo, there are many opportunities for experiencing traditional Japanese activities. You do not want to miss having Kiseki cuisine  in Japanese restaruran with beautiful garden. Kaiseki means a formal style of Japanese food. Fist, you will have tea ceremony at Maikoya Tokyo. Tea ceremony and kimono experience in Tokyo by award-winning tea house MAIKOYA. We offer traditional Japanese green tea ceremony and kimono wearing experience in English every hour at our conveniently located venue. We have many beautiful kimonos to choose from and our staff will make sure you look your best in a kimono before partaking in once in a lifetime tea ceremony experience. Our tea house used to be in Kyoto Fushimi Inari and recently moved to central Tokyo; now only walking distance from Shinjuku, Harajuku, Meiji Jingu Shrine and a stop away from Shibuya and Tokyo(OUR LOCATION). We […]

We have a traditional and authentic teahouse in downtown Shinjuku which has a small garden. We also offer tea ceremony in a spacious garden with a pond as a separate service. We are the only entity that provides this service in Tokyo. Although tea ceremony requires wabi sabi (simple is the best philosophy), this is luxury tea ceremony where you get to use antique precious tea ceremony utensils and you are the only one using the whole venue. This premium experience includes Using antique precious tea bowls and utensils Wearing kimono at Maikoya Shinjuku and going to a separate teahouse  Experiencing tea ceremony by a spacious Japanese garden not far from the city center Drinking green tea and eating Japanese sweets The best cultural experience with the combination of kimono, meditation, […]

Tea Ceremony Lesson Online by Maikoya This is a beginner’s course where you can learn the tea ceremony 10 times according to your schedule. Please enjoy this virtual experience, gain insights into perfect tea making and uncover hidden meanings in this ancient tradition with our expert instructor. Just one click is enough to reserve – enjoy this lovely lessons as early as tomorrow! You can have your own Tea gathering by yourself! And also you are able to deepen your knowledge of the Japanese more!! Via ZOOM, escape from the daily routine for around 45 minutes to our online tea ceremony. It all unfolds as our kimono-clad teacher greets you from our traditional tearoom. Relax, enjoy and take on board this unforgettable experience, particularly ideal to any tea lovers or Japanophiles among […]

Make your own wagashi for your tea ceremony! Wagashi are traditional Japanese sweets that are best paired with matcha tea during a tea ceremony. Join our sweets-making workshop so you can learn how to make the treats for your kimono tea ceremony after class! You will first be introduced to the basics for making the seasonal wagashi by our friendly instructor. After the session, you will be participating in an authentic, traditional Japanese tea ceremony where you will learn how to prepare a matcha green tea! Book with us online to reserve your class! All sessions are private for COVID-19 measures. Sweets Making & Kimono Tea Ceremony in Tokyo Lasts approximately 90 minutes Workshop inclusions: A traditional kimono  You will be choosing from our kimonos for you to use for the whole workshop […]