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Matcha Tasting and Making Experience in Tokyo

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Tour in Tokyo, including Welcome drink and Matcha tasting from 5 different production areas. Run by matcha trip, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 1.5 hours
  • Welcome drink
  • Matcha tasting from 5 different production areas
  • Matcha making experience
  • Matcha latte and matcha sweets

Matcha Tasting and Making Experience in Tokyo: Key Facts

PriceFrom $82 per person
Duration1.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 1.5-hour experience in Tokyo. It is run by matcha trip, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Tokyo is the largest city on earth by metropolitan population and it is best seen as a set of neighbourhoods on the Yamanote loop line rather than one place. Asakusa has Senso-ji, the city's oldest temple, and Nakamise's shopping lane; Shibuya has the scramble crossing and Shinjuku the bars of Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho; Harajuku is Takeshita Street and Meiji Shrine's forest; Akihabara is electronics and anime; Ginza is department stores and sushi counters. Everything runs on time and the last trains are around midnight. Cash still matters in small restaurants, an IC card covers every train and bus, and tipping is not done anywhere.

The price covers Welcome drink, Matcha tasting from 5 different production areas, Matcha making experience and Matcha latte and matcha sweets. It does not cover Transportation to the experience location, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

matcha trip sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with matcha trip before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Welcome drink
  • Matcha tasting from 5 different production areas
  • Matcha making experience
  • Matcha latte and matcha sweets

Excludes

  • Transportation to the experience location

Important information

Meeting point

matcha trip sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 1.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $82
$82
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.8/5
based on 40 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Nishant
August 21, 2026

Great sessions! Learnt so much about Matcha and tried so many types. Maybe too many types, but it was great! Recommended wholeheartedly!

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Marcel
April 4, 2026

We booked a matcha tasting and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide, a former matcha farmer, shared so much fascinating knowledge about matcha, its production, and the differences between matcha and other types of tea. You could really feel his passion and experience in every part of the tasting. We were able to try 10 different varieties of matcha and evaluate them based on different characteristics, which made the whole experience feel very interactive and special. Afterward, we got to prepare our own matcha latte using our personal favorite blend, which was such

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Nesrine
October 2, 2024

Chisei and Yuka have helped me so much understanding the subtilities of matcha and its rich history. It is definitely a unique activity they share with passion and enthousiasm. I recommend !! Allez y les yeux fermés et faites leur confiance ☺️

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Michael
September 1, 2026

Fantastic and highly recommendable Matcha Tasting - we learned so much about different Matcha regions, tastes and also how to best make Matcha at home. Chisei is a wonderful host! Thank you so much!

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Christine
July 18, 2026

I love matcha, so it was only right that I book this matcha tasting experience. It was such a pleasure meeting Chisei! I learned so much from him about the tea-making process and the different types of matcha. You get to try various matcha from different regions of Japan while taking notes on each one. Highly recommend for any matcha lover or anyone curious about tea making. Thank you, Chisei and Rina, for the wonderful experience!

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Eric
May 24, 2026

It was an amazing experience that made me fall in love with matcha.

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Karen
April 8, 2026

My guide was outstanding with taking me through the history and process of making green tea. As a tea lover I really enjoyed trying many different teas. I would highly recommend this tour as it is informative and short enough to do something after the class.

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Andrey
March 21, 2026

Chisei is very passionate about matcha and tea in general. First of all, everything was insightful; secondly, everything was delicious. 10 kinds of matcha, 6 kinds of matcha latte, and some tea and umami. Highly recommend it to everybody.

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Alissa
March 4, 2026

I was the only one in my group for the tasting, so it was a one-on-one with the owner. We had a lovely time, and I appreciated his educational material on the origin and history of matcha. The matcha quality was also top notch, as well as the ceramics available for purchase at the end.

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Andrey
September 24, 2025

An insane variety of matcha — which is good for me as a matcha lover. Learned why the matcha I make at home has no umami taste — and why what Japanese matcha masters have is different. Basically, interesting, tasty and enlightening.

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Traveller
August 14, 2026

A wonderful activity to do in Toyko if you LOVE matcha like I do! I learned sooo much!

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Traveller
August 5, 2026

Sehr gute Verkostung und viele Erklärungen. Am Schluss kann man zu fairen Preisen genau den Matcha kaufen, der einem am besten geschmeckt hat.

Frequently Asked Questions

matcha trip sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover transportation to the experience location. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Yes, if you tell us when you book rather than on the day. Dashi, the fish stock, is in almost everything, so vegetarian and vegan need to be named specifically and the host will plan a kombu-based version. Halal-certified restaurants exist in the big cities but are fewer, so say so early.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Welcome drink, Matcha tasting from 5 different production areas, Matcha making experience, Matcha latte and matcha sweets
The duration of the Matcha Tasting and Making Experience in Tokyo is typically 1.5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or late October to early December for autumn colour and the clearest skies. Contrary to most advice, October is Tokyo's wettest month (234.8 mm), not the June rainy season. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Tokyo guide.
Get a Suica or Pasmo IC card and budget ¥1,000–¥1,400 a day. Do not buy a JR Pass for a Tokyo-only trip — it costs ¥50,000 and excludes Tokyo Metro and Toei entirely. Note JR East raised Tokyo fares on 14 March 2026, so Metro is now cheaper than JR on several routes. See getting around Tokyo.
Shibuya Sky releases tickets only 14 days ahead at 00:00 JST — it cannot be booked months in advance. teamLab Borderless tickets drop at 12:00 JST on the 1st of each month. Our 3-day Tokyo itinerary lists every booking deadline.
Yes — a Japanese licence or an International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. 1968 Vienna Convention permits are not valid in Japan. Licences from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco and Taiwan need an official JAF translation instead. Arrange it before you fly; see the Tokyo go-kart guide.
Yes — the highway bus from Busta Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko takes about 1h 45m for ¥2,200. But manage expectations: Fuji is visible on 84% of December mornings and only 23% of July mornings, and cloud builds through the day, so go early. Details in our Mount Fuji day trip guide.
Edomae sushi (the Tokyo Bay style, where curing began as a workaround for having no refrigeration), monjayaki — a runny griddle dish unique to Tokyo with 80+ specialists on Tsukishima's Monja Street — and soba. Also worth knowing: Tsukiji Outer Market never closed; only the wholesale auction moved to Toyosu. See the Tokyo food guide.
The crossing itself takes about ninety seconds. What makes it worth an evening is one street back — Nonbei Yokocho, a lantern-lit alley of tiny bars a minute away that almost nobody who photographs the scramble walks into. Note street drinking is banned in the area 18:00–05:00 year-round, though the ordinance carries no fine. See the Shibuya Crossing guide.
Yes, some. Japan's cashless ratio reached 58% in 2025, so over 40% of payments are still cash — and card refusal is most likely at small independent izakaya, ramen ticket machines and market stalls. Tipping is not expected anywhere.
Starting from$82