The charm of this experience is the following two points.
【①Matcha drinking comparison】
There are many brands of matcha. You can experience the differences in variation, price, quality, and taste. You can know the benefits of matcha.
【②Visit a Japanese person's home】
We will be comparing matcha drinks at the homes of ordinary people living in Tokyo. Would you like to spend time together drinking tea at a friend's house?
Suitengu-Shrine(水天宮)
- Suitengu is a shrine that is loved by local people.It is a modern concrete building, and the main shrine is on the second floor.There are stairs at the front entrance that lead up to the second floor.The meeting place is on the first floor, in front of the stairs.
It's a 5 minute walk from Suitengu in front of my house. Relax and feel like you're visiting a friend's house.
I have mastered the traditional Japanese culture of tea ceremony. We'll learn how to make matcha correctly and compare how to drink matcha.
Opportunities to enter local residences are rare. Let's take pictures and enjoy conversation.
It will be a free dissolution.
My home
・Multiple matcha (famous brands in Japan)
・Lunch (Japanese home curry)
・public transportation fees (It is a 3 minute walk from the meeting place to my home.)
・Do not disturb local residents.
・It is prohibited to participate if you are unwell or drunk.
・Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Available anytime on weekdays from 10:00-17:00.
Please let me know your convenient time for the tours.
“Akira O - Most Excellent ”
Akira is a great communicator. Akira is also very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. He ensured each part of my tour was well organized. I experienced exactly what I hoped for on our tour. Akira went above and beyond ensuring my experience at the local temples was meaningful and helped me understand the Tokyo train system. 5 Stars for Akira. I recommend Akira.
“An amazing tour guide - 5 star plus ”
Akira offers a unique combination of exceptional qualities related to personality traits and professional skills. Besides his in-depth knowledge of Japan and its culture and tradition, he impressed me with his enthusiasm and passion for making my tour off the mainstream herd, authentic and bespoke, giving me insights I would otherwise most likely never have been able to receive. Akira san is a very likeable gentleman and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for high quality and class.