Ocharu Tea Ceremony: Tradition and Elegance

Discover the elegance of the Ocharu Tea Ceremony. Whisk matcha, savor rare teas, and enjoy seasonal wagashi in a serene, traditional setting.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • OCHARU - Step into the heart of Japanese tradition at the Ocharu Tea Ceremony, right across from Tokyo University. This is more than just a tea ceremony—it’s a vibrant journey through Japan’s rich tea culture.
    Start with a refreshing cup of wakocha, a unique Japanese black tea from Shizuoka, paired with a delicious tea cake. This blend of fruity…
What's Included
  • Welcome Tea and Cake
  • Sencha Tasting
  • Matcha Making Session
  • Genmaicha Finale
  • Access to the Tea Ceremony Room
  • Certificate of Completion
What's Not Included
  • Souvenirs and Gifts
  • Travel to and from the Ocharu Tea Ceremony Room
  • Any special requests or customizations beyond the standard experience
Additional Information

What sets the Ocharu Tea Ceremony apart is its immersive blend of tradition and elegance. Experience the rare taste of wakocha black tea and top-grade Gyokuro sencha, paired with exquisite seasonal wagashi from the renowned “Ougiya.” Unlike other tea experiences, you’ll learn to whisk your own matcha under the expert guidance of a skilled tea master in…

Location
OCHARU
The building has a green logo on the wall saying "OCHARU", so it should be easy to find. Please arrive 5 minutes early to check in and be ready for the experience.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nancy_h
Jan 2, 2026
Very fun experience with... - Very fun experience with great tea. Would recommend to anyone traveling with family. We had a great time and learned a lot about the teas that we were drinking.
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Mingchuc2025
Dec 14, 2025
a calming and special tea ceremony experience today in Japan - A peaceful and inspiring tea ceremony experience today, learning the essence of tea, enjoying different flavors, and being guided by a master with such a relaxed style and beautiful singing. A truly lovely experience.
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Jonathancf5638ta
Dec 5, 2025
Oishi experience for the tea lovers in the family - A fun experience with good background on various tea options. The guide spoke excellent English and provided helpful background. Setting is more modern overall, so best for folks that enjoy tea and want more variety than formality.
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Faraway40492325199
Nov 28, 2025
A delicious and informative experience 😋 - We felt very welcome from arrival to leaving and greatly enjoyed the experience. We drank, ate and learned about Japanese tea and ceremonies- including some delicious surprises.
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Maryelizabethj2025
Nov 23, 2025
So unexpected and delicious! Leaned to make matcha and even really liked it the way it was served! - We did not expect how wonderful this would be! We learned so much and really enjoyed making matcha ourselves! Thank you so much for an amazing time.
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Ahhyoshi
Oct 21, 2025
Great overview of tea and matcha making - Lovely tea ceremony with multiple teas to sample, history and information about each, a matcha making experience with a deliciously paired sweet. We had a great time and would definitely recommend for a great overview of Japanese tea.
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Matthew_l
Oct 19, 2025
So cool! - We liked it a lot. Didn’t know what to expect but we learned a lot. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about Japanese culture.
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J381gvnicolen
Sep 14, 2025
Tea ceremony - Very lovely lady, wonderful experience, nice end to our trip to Japan . Wish we had more time to try some of the other tours
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Ignatius_g
Sep 12, 2025
It is located across the... - It is located across the street from Tokyo university. The class was so educational and gave me a deeper appreciation for the religions and culture of Japan. It is a hands on approach which we wanted.
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504dieterv
Sep 8, 2025
一期一会 experience! - Amazing experience! Shinichi-san was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He explained everything really well. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience you won't ever forget! 一期一会
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From $38
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).