Matcha Tea Class in Asakusa with Japanese Sweets

About this experience

Matcha Tea Class in Asakusa with Japanese Sweets is a hands-on cultural class in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, one of the city's most historically preserved neighbourhoods. The session introduces participants to the Japanese tea ceremony tradition, covering the preparation and whisking of matcha using traditional tools. During the class, guests learn the correct technique for sifting and whisking matcha to achieve the right consistency and flavour, and the session is paired with wagashi, traditional Japanese confectionery made to complement the bitterness of the tea. No prior experience is required. Tickets cover the full guided session, all materials, and the accompanying sweets, making it a self-contained introduction to one of the more enduring aspects of Japanese culinary culture. For more things to do in Tokyo, the Asakusa area also offers temples, craft markets, and street food within easy walking distance.

Highlights

• Set within traditional Asakusa, this relaxed tea session introduces the careful rhythm and quiet rituals behind Japanese matcha culture.
• An English-speaking instructor demonstrates ceremonial whisking techniques step by step before guests prepare their own bowl of matcha.
• Freshly prepared matcha is served alongside two types of seasonal Japanese sweets chosen to balance the tea's earthy flavor.
• The experience blends tea preparation with cultural storytelling, offering insight into the role of matcha in Japanese hospitality traditions.
• The studio's calm atmosphere creates an easy cultural stop between visits to nearby temples, shops, and old-town streets in Asakusa.

What is included

• Admission to Matcha Studio
• Hands-on matcha preparation session
• English-speaking instructor
• Two Japanese sweets
• Shared cultural session
• Matcha preparation tools provided

Not included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.