3 Best Matcha Cafes & 2 Tea Ceremony Experiences in Tokyo (2025 Guide)
TOMOGO! Team
TOMOGO! Team4 months ago4 min read

3 Best Matcha Cafes & 2 Tea Ceremony Experiences in Tokyo (2025 Guide)

Matcha is one of the most iconic parts of Japanese culture. While Kyoto is known as the birthplace of matcha, Tokyo also offers many amazing places to enjoy this traditional dish.

TOMOGO! offers a wide range of matcha-themed tours. Whether you’re seeking an experienced guide or a friendly companion for your journey in Japan, we’ve got you covered!

🍡 Tokyo Matcha & Tea Tasting Tour

🍵 Kyoto Matcha Stroll: Sweets, Streets & Serenity

Matcha tea and traditional Japanese wagashi served on a wooden tray in Tokyo
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In this blog, we’ll share a curated list of matcha spots recommended by TOMOGO!’s local tour planners, along with two featured tea ceremony experience to help you immerse yourself in authentic Japanese culture.

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🍵Tea Ceremony in Tokyo

1. Tea ceremony (Bunkyo, Tokyo)

Instead of traditional tatami seating, this tea ceremony offers a relaxed experience with tables and chairs, which is perfect for visitors who may not be comfortable sitting on the floor.

You could start enjoying your experience here with three kinds of Japanese tea in a quiet, small-group setting.

Japanese Matcha tea tasting at OCHARU tea ceremony in Bunkyo, Tokyo
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Modern tea ceremony room with tables and chairs at OCHARU in Tokyo
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2. Tea ceremony(Asakusa,Tokyo)

At BubActivity in Asakusa, you can enjoy a full cultural experience including wagashi (traditional sweets) making, kimono dressing, and a tea ceremony.

You’ll also have the chance to make your own nerikiri (delicate Japanese sweets), choose your favorite colors, and enjoy preparing and drinking matcha with a certified tea master, creating a truly immersive cultural experience.

Handmade nerikiri wagashi and matcha at BubActivity tea ceremony in Asakusa Tokyo
Immerse yourself in the vintage stores in Tokyo. | Photo by Naomi
Japanese tea master performing tea ceremony at BubActivity in Asakusa Tokyo
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📍BubActivity
Address: 5F, Heiwa Store Building, 2-6-11 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

Both experiences are English-friendly, so even first-time visitors to Japan can fully enjoy the experience. Each spot offers a unique atmosphere, but both are ideal for beginners.

🍨 Top 3 Places to Enjoy Matcha Sweets in Tokyo

1. Yanagi Chaya Asakusa

Famous for its matcha tiramisu in a masu (wooden cup); it is perfect for Instagram sharing! Try their matcha parfait too, especially during summer.

Matcha tiramisu served in a masu wooden cup at Yanagi Chaya café in Asakusa Tokyo
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📍Yanagi Chaya Asakusa
Address: 1F, Hashimoto Building, 1-30-6 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

2. Suzukien Asakusa

Suzukien Asakusa is home to the “world’s richest matcha gelato” , which is a must-try!You can choose your matcha intensity from level 1 to 7.

Matcha gelato at Suzukien Asakusa, Tokyo – famous for the richest matcha ice cream
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📍Suzukien Asakusa
Address: 3-4-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

3. Hatoya Asakusa

Hatoya Asakusa provides matcha that is not too sweet, making it a hit among international visitors.It is also highly recommended by our TOMOGO tour guides!

📍Hatoya Asakusa

Address:2-14-3 Hanakawado, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0033, Japan

Tokyo offers plenty of authentic matcha experiences, from serene tea ceremonies to hands-on workshops with traditional sweets. Whether you're a curious first-timer or a devoted matcha lover, there's no better way to explore Japan's tea culture than through local insight. 

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