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Historic Teahouse Dining & Matcha at Tokyo National Museum
Uenokōen
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Admission to the Tokyo National Museum is ¥1,000 per guest; must be paid separately
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This activity is able to accommodate the following dietary requirements: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian and Pescetarian. Please inform us in advance of your dietary restrictions.
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In the summer months, a yukata (a light cotton kimono) will be provided instead of Kimono
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience curated by byFood, where history and gastronomy come together in the heart of Tokyo. Step into a historic teahouse within the Tokyo National Museum and indulge in a premium meal served in elegant multi-tiered Oju boxes, showcasing seasonal flavors and Japanese culinary artistry. After dining, immerse yourself in the art of matcha by learning to whisk your own tea, paired perfectly with delicate traditional sweets
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hands-on casual matcha-making with guidance
Japanese tea and traditional sweets
Edo dining course served in Oju tableware (multi-tiered food boxes), soup and hot or cold tea
Admission to the Tokyo National Museum
Additional drinks (available for purchase for a separate fee at the teahouse)
Meeting Points
Departure
13-9 Uenokōen
The experience takes place inside the Tokyo National Museum, about 15 mins walk from Ueno Station. You will receive a Google Maps link in your message or confirmation email after your booking is confirmed. Please make sure to check and confirm the meeting location.
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Historic Teahouse Dining & Matcha at Tokyo National Museum
Uenokōen
About
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience curated by byFood, where history and gastronomy come together in the heart of Tokyo. Step into a historic teahouse within the Tokyo National Museum and indulge in a premium meal served in elegant multi-tiered Oju boxes, showcasing seasonal flavors and Japanese culinary artistry. After dining, immerse yourself in the art of matcha by learning to whisk your own tea, paired perfectly with delicate traditional sweets
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hands-on casual matcha-making with guidance
Japanese tea and traditional sweets
Edo dining course served in Oju tableware (multi-tiered food boxes), soup and hot or cold tea
Admission to the Tokyo National Museum
Additional drinks (available for purchase for a separate fee at the teahouse)
Meeting Points
Departure
13-9 Uenokōen
The experience takes place inside the Tokyo National Museum, about 15 mins walk from Ueno Station. You will receive a Google Maps link in your message or confirmation email after your booking is confirmed. Please make sure to check and confirm the meeting location.
Return
Itinerary
The Tokyo National Museum houses countless cultural treasures, including Okyokan, a historic teahouse with over 280 years of history. Once a temple study room, this beautifully preserved building now offers an immersive dining and tea experience. Adorned with reproductions of fusuma paintings by master Maruyama Okyo, Okyokan provides an authentic glimpse into Japan’s past.
Your journey begins in the museum gardens, where you’ll enter the elegant Tohaku Chakan tearoom. Enjoy a meticulously crafted Edo-style dining course, served in exquisite multi-tiered Oju boxes, prepared by a seasoned chef with five-star hotel experience. Your meal includes seasonal Japanese flavors, complemented by hot o...
