EXPERIENCE HARAJUKU ANNEX
Authentic
Tea Ceremony Experience
in Harajuku, Tokyo
ABOUT About the Tea Ceremony Experience at Chikusuian
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Tokyo Matcha Experience
at Chikusuian HarajukuExperience the essence of Japanese tea culture at Chikusuian Harajuku — located just steps from Harajuku Station, in a calm tatami tea room above the vibrant streets of Takeshita-dori.
We offer a range of experiences to suit every visitor: an immersive 90-minute Tea Ceremony with a certified instructor, a hands-on matcha preparation session, and a relaxed matcha and wagashi plan. Whatever your pace, our tea room offers a genuine moment of ichi-go ichi-e — the Japanese art of treasuring each encounter.
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A Harmony of Tradition and Trend
Located inside NOA COFFEE on the 3rd floor near Harajuku Station, Chikusuian Harajuku offers a unique space where Japanese tea ceremony tradition meets the creative energy of modern Tokyo.
Step into this tranquil tea room and escape the city’s fast pace — a peaceful moment to experience the beauty of ichi-go ichi-e, the Japanese spirit of treasuring each encounter. It’s a perfect blend of timeless culture and the vibrant style of Harajuku, creating a truly memorable Tokyo matcha experience.
PLAN 原宿 体験プラン
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PLAN 01
Tea Ceremony Experience (Reservations required)
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Learn the way of tea with a certified instructor. A genuine 90-minute experience.
This 90-minute program is designed for first-time participants and seasoned visitors alike. Begin with an introduction to the history and philosophy of Chado — the Way of Tea — then watch a certified tea master perform an authentic temae (tea preparation) demonstration. You'll then have the opportunity to try preparing matcha yourself, guided step by step. The session concludes with two servings of freshly prepared matcha and a seasonal Japanese wagashi sweet, enjoyed at a relaxed pace in our tranquil tatami room.
- Time required
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Approximately 90 minutes
Timetable here
- Services Offered
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Tea ceremony introduction / Temae demonstration / Hands-on practice / 2 servings of matcha + seasonal wagashi Please note that the sweets may vary for same-day reservations.
- Capacity
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Up to 6 participants per session
- Supported Languages
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Japanese
English support via machine translation
- Fees
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¥5,720 (tax included)
- Reservation
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Reservation required
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PLAN 02
Make Your Own Matcha (Reservations required)
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First time? No problem. Whisk your own bowl of matcha and taste the difference.
In our charming tea room, you'll whisk your own matcha from scratch — no experience or equipment needed. Our staff will walk you through the basics, and a simple illustrated guide is provided. Enjoy your freshly prepared matcha with a seasonal wagashi sweet in a setting that feels worlds away from the streets outside. After your session, the café downstairs is a perfect next stop.
- Services Offered
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① Tea ceremony demonstration by a tea master
② Hands-on matcha preparation experience (two servings of matcha)
First serving: Matcha with premium seasonal wagashi
Second serving: Matcha latte – takeout available
*Participants will be seated in a special area in front of the tea room.
- Time required
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Approximately 30 minutes
- Reservation
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Reservation required
- Capacity
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Up to 7 participants per session
- Supported Languages
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Japanese
English support via machine translation
- Fees
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Regular Price ¥3,500 (tax included)
Limited-time Discount:
¥3,300 (tax included)
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PLAN 03
Matcha & Wagashi Plan (Walk-in Basis)
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No experience needed. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a premium bowl of matcha.
Settle into our peaceful tea room and enjoy a freshly prepared bowl of Uji matcha with a seasonal wagashi sweet — no knowledge of tea etiquette required. A quiet escape from the energy of Harajuku, perfectly suited for a short break during your sightseeing or shopping. Combine your visit with NOA COFFEE on the 1st floor for a fuller Harajuku experience.
- Services Offered
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Freshly whisked Uji matcha + premium seasonal wagashi
- Time required
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Approximately 15–20 minutes
- Reservation
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No appointment necessary (walk-in basis)
*Tea ceremony demonstrations are held in order depending on crowd conditions.
- Supported Languages
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Japanese
English support via machine translation
- Fees
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¥1,500 (tax included)
TIME TABLE
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1 Greetings
(30 min.)
After discussing the floor, we will practice bowing and how to view the floor.
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2 Demonstration
by the tea instructor(30 min.)
It is time to enjoy the first serving of matcha. We will practice how to receive the main sweet and observe the tea bowl and other utensils.
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3 Hands-on experience: prepare
your own bowl of matcha(10 min.)
It is time for you to prepare your own matcha (second serving). We will practice how to enjoy the dry sweets.
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4 Q&A, photo time,
and closing remarks(20 min.)
ACCESS Access to Chikusuian Harajuku Annex
Before or after your tea session, stop by NOA COFFEE on the 1st floor for a latte or sweet treat.
Combining modern café culture with traditional Japanese tea, Chikusuian Harajuku offers a one-of-a-kind experience only found here in Tokyo.
Chikusuian
Harajuku Annex
3F, 1-16-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo,
150-0001 , Japan
- Access by train
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From Tokyo
1-minute walk from the Takeshita Exit of JR Yamanote Line's Harajuku Station
RESERVE
Reservations for Tea Ceremony Experience
Use of Chikusuian
Tea Rooms
Please see the next page for more information
about the use of Chikusuian's tearooms.
Rental Tea Rooms