Below: every plan with its price per 45 minutes, English, chairs, kimono and how to book.
How much is a tea ceremony in Tokyo?
| Plan | Adult | Per 45 min |
|---|---|---|
| AN TokyoTea ceremony, Kanda · 30 min | ¥1,270 | ¥1,905 |
| Shizu-Kokoro90-minute chado workshop · 90 min | ¥5,500 | ¥2,750 |
| ChazenShared seat, Asakusa or Ginza · 45 min | ¥3,500 | ¥3,500 |
| Keio Plaza ShofuanTea ceremony · 60 min | ¥5,000 | ¥3,750 |
| Keio Plaza ShofuanHands-on tea whisking · 90–120 min | ¥10,000 | ¥4,286 |
| ChazenPrivate session · 45 min | ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Imperial Hotel Toko-anTea experience, whisk your own · 60 min | ¥8,000 | ¥6,000 |
| TIA AsakusaTea ceremony · 20–30 min | ¥3,500 | ¥6,300 |
| Imperial Hotel Toko-anMatcha and sweets · 30 min | ¥5,000 | ¥7,500 |
The two hotel tea rooms charge ¥5,000 to ¥10,000, including tax and service charge. Chazen in Asakusa and Ginza is ¥3,500 for a shared seat and ¥5,000 a person for a private session. AN in Kanda is ¥1,270 for 30 minutes.
Which tea ceremonies in Tokyo are in English?
4 of the 9 plans say they are run in English.
| Plan | English |
|---|---|
| Chazen2 plans | Run in English |
| AN TokyoTea ceremony, Kanda | English with conditions |
| TIA AsakusaTea ceremony | Run in English |
| Shizu-Kokoro90-minute chado workshop | Run in English |
| Imperial Hotel Toko-an2 plans | English web page only |
Can I sit on a chair at a tea ceremony in Tokyo?
2 of the 9 plans can seat you on a chair.
You can sit on a chair
- Chazen (2 plans): Tatami room, with chairs for those who need them
Tatami or floor
- Shizu-Kokoro (90-minute chado workshop): On the tatami floor; no kimono rental
Tea ceremony with kimono in Tokyo
0 plans include a kimono; 1 let you add one.
| Plan | Kimono | Details |
|---|---|---|
| TIA AsakusaTea ceremony | Kimono can be added | Plans with kimono from Asakusa Aiwafuku; the outdoor plan with hair styling is ¥9,000 |
| Shizu-Kokoro90-minute chado workshop | No kimono |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a tea ceremony in Tokyo?
9 tea ceremony plans from 6 operators in Tokyo cost ¥1,270 to ¥10,000 for an adult, a median of ¥4,286 per 45 minutes across the 9 with a set length (operators' own pages, checked 17 and 18 October 2026). 4 of the 9 say they are run in English.
Is the tea ceremony in Tokyo in English?
4 of the 9 plans say they are run in English: Chazen, TIA Asakusa, Shizu-Kokoro.
Can I sit on a chair at a tea ceremony in Tokyo?
Yes, at 2 of the 9 plans: Chazen. Ask when you book; some have only a few chairs.
Can I wear a kimono for a tea ceremony in Tokyo?
can be added at TIA Asakusa.
Booking, days and age limits in Tokyo
- Chazen: when
- Every hour from 10:00 to 17:00
- Chazen: booking
- Booking form, then a link to pay in advance
- Chazen: group
- Per person, for 2 or more
- AN Tokyo: booking
- Online form, card or bank transfer; booking after 17:00 the day before costs more
- TIA Asakusa: age
- From 6; younger children may come along free but do not make matcha
- Shizu-Kokoro: when
- Tuesday to Saturday, up to 10 people a session
- Keio Plaza Shofuan: when
- Sundays and Mondays from September to December 2026, up to 4 people
- Keio Plaza Shofuan: booking
- At least two days ahead
- Keio Plaza Shofuan: payment
- Cash only
- Keio Plaza Shofuan: when
- Sundays and Mondays from September to December 2026, up to 4 people
- Keio Plaza Shofuan: payment
- Cash only, booked at least two days ahead
- Imperial Hotel Toko-an: group
- 1 to 5 people, up to 14 a sitting
- Imperial Hotel Toko-an: when
- Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 16:00; closed Sundays and holidays
- Imperial Hotel Toko-an: booking
- Online link or by phone; booking ahead is advised
- Imperial Hotel Toko-an: group
- 1 to 4 people, up to 8 a sitting
- Imperial Hotel Toko-an: when
- Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 16:00; closed Sundays and holidays
Prices and days change. Check the operator's page before you go; links are in the sources below.
Sources for this page
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- AN Japanese Culture ExperienceAN Japanese Culture Experience
- AN Japanese Culture ExperienceAN Japanese Culture Experience
- AN Japanese Culture ExperienceAN Japanese Culture Experience
- ChazenChazen
- ChazenChazen
- Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Toko-an (Japanese)Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Toko-an
- Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Toko-anImperial Hotel Tokyo, Toko-an
- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Shofuan (Japanese)Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Shofuan
- Shizu-KokoroShizu-Kokoro
- Shizu-KokoroShizu-Kokoro
- TIATIA
- TIATIA
- TIATIA