Tea ceremony experience fee, instruction by Urasenke Tea Ceremony Associate Professor Munemitsu Hisayoshi (led primarily in English with Japanese support staff), observation of tea preparation, seasonal nerikiri sweets and matcha, matcha and dry sweets you whisk yourself, and use of tea utensils

Tokyo National Museum admission fee (paid separately: JPY 1,000 for adults, JPY 500 for university students; free for those under 18 and 70 and above)

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.；Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

Participation age: 10-90 years old；Clothing and belongings: Belongings: None required (please feel free to come empty-handed; all tea utensils, sweets, and matcha are provided). Clothing: Casual. There is no specific dress code (we recommend shoes that are easy to take off and put on, as you will be stepping onto tatami mats).；Duration: The experience lasts 60 minutes (please arrive 15 minutes before the start of each session).；Minimum number of participants: 1 person

[Tokyo/Ueno] English Tea Ceremony Experience! Observe Urasenke Tea Preparation and Whisk Your Own Matcha at Kujokan, Tokyo National Museum

Japan-Tokyo , Taito Ward

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:1 hour(s)

Service language: English / Japanese

Free cancellation up to 2 day(s) in advance

Led in English by Urasenke Tea Ceremony Associate Professor Munemitsu Hisayoshi
Held exclusively on November 13, 2026, at the usually closed Kujokan
Observe a tea preparation demonstration and whisk your own matcha at the end

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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Product Info

Kujokan, located in the garden of the Tokyo National Museum, is a shoin-zukuri style reception hall originally built for the Kujo family, one of the five regent families, within the Kyoto Imperial Palace. After serving as a Kujo family villa in Akasaka, it was relocated to its current site in the museum garden in 1934. We are opening this building, which is usually closed to the public, exclusively for this tea ceremony experience. This is a 60-minute experience where you will encounter the Urasenke tea ceremony in this historic room. You will begin by learning about the history of the tea ceremony, the 'spirit of tea,' and the story of Kujokan, followed by a demonstration by the instructor. It is a peaceful moment to listen to the sound of boiling water and the whisking of tea. You will then enjoy seasonal nerikiri sweets and matcha, and finally, with guidance from the instructor, you will whisk your own matcha using a bamboo whisk (served with dry sweets). The session concludes with a reflection, Q&A, and a commemorative photo. Your instructor is Munemitsu Hisayoshi (Koshin-an), an associate professor of the Urasenke tea ceremony. As the fourth generation of his Urasenke tea ceremony school, he has been familiar with the tea ceremony since childhood and has introduced it to people from over 20 countries through international youth exchange programs hosted by the Cabinet Office. On the day, Mr. Hisayoshi will lead the session primarily in English, with Japanese support provided as needed. Koshin-an staff will be present to provide guidance and support in Japanese. No prior tea ceremony experience is required, and all tea utensils, sweets, and matcha are provided. We welcome participants from both Japan and abroad, as well as individual participants. * The Tokyo National Museum admission fee (JPY 1,000 for adults, JPY 500 for university students; free for those under 18 and 70 and above) is not included in the fee. Please purchase your ticket at the main gate. * Nerikiri sweets are seasonal and may differ from the photos. We cannot accommodate individual requests for allergies or dietary restrictions.
Led in English by Urasenke Tea Ceremony Associate Professor Munemitsu Hisayoshi
The fourth generation of his Urasenke tea ceremony school, the instructor has introduced the tea ceremony to people from over 20 countries through international youth exchange programs hosted by the Cabinet Office. He will explain the history of the tea ceremony and the 'spirit of tea' in easy-to-understand English. Japanese-speaking support staff will also be present.
Held exclusively on November 13, 2026, at the usually closed Kujokan
Kujokan is a shoin-zukuri style reception hall that was once part of the Kujo family residence. We are opening this building, which is usually closed to the public, exclusively for this tea ceremony experience.
Observe a tea preparation demonstration and whisk your own matcha at the end
After observing the tea preparation in silence and enjoying seasonal nerikiri sweets and matcha, you will whisk your own bowl of tea using a bamboo whisk. No experience is necessary. You can come empty-handed. Each session is limited to 15 people, and individual participants are welcome.

Purchase Notice

Questions at the time of booking:

Question 1: (Optional) Please let us know if sitting on the floor is difficult for you, or anything else we should know in advance.

Regarding cancellation of the event:

If the Tokyo National Museum closes due to disasters or suspension of public transportation, the event will be canceled and a full refund will be issued. If the event is canceled due to the organizer's circumstances, a full refund will also be issued (transportation and accommodation costs to the venue cannot be compensated).

Notes for participation:

The target age is 10 and above (no child price; same as adult price). Accompanying persons who only observe are free of charge. No tea ceremony experience is required. The instructor will lead the session primarily in English, with Japanese support staff present. Please arrive at Kujokan at least 15 minutes before the start of each session. You may not be able to participate if you arrive after the start time. This experience takes place in a tatami room. Please let us know at the time of booking if sitting on the floor is difficult for you. [Ingredients for sweets] We cannot accommodate individual requests for allergies or dietary restrictions. - Nerikiri: White bean paste (white kidney beans), smooth bean paste (azuki beans), shiratamako (glutinous rice flour), sugar, food coloring - Funoyaki (served with the matcha you whisk yourself): Glutinous rice, sugar, wasanbon sugar, miso (contains soybeans), starch syrup, starch, emulsifier, coloring (gold leaf, red radish pigment) - Wasanbon sugar (same as above): Wasanbon sugar, starch, coloring (Red No. 3, Red No. 102, Red No. 106, Blue No. 1, Yellow No. 4) Nerikiri sweets may differ from the photos depending on the season. Tokyo National Museum admission fee is not included in the experience fee (please purchase at the main gate). Suitcases cannot be brought into the museum. Please use the coin lockers at Ueno Station in advance.

Includes/Excludes

Tea ceremony experience fee, instruction by Urasenke Tea Ceremony Associate Professor Munemitsu Hisayoshi (led primarily in English with Japanese support staff), observation of tea preparation, seasonal nerikiri sweets and matcha, matcha and dry sweets you whisk yourself, and use of tea utensils

Tokyo National Museum admission fee (paid separately: JPY 1,000 for adults, JPY 500 for university students; free for those under 18 and 70 and above)

Reminders

Participation age: 10-90 years old
Clothing and belongings: Belongings: None required (please feel free to come empty-handed; all tea utensils, sweets, and matcha are provided). Clothing: Casual. There is no specific dress code (we recommend shoes that are easy to take off and put on, as you will be stepping onto tatami mats).
Duration: The experience lasts 60 minutes (please arrive 15 minutes before the start of each session).
Minimum number of participants: 1 person

Meeting Point

Location Name: Kujokan, Tokyo National Museum, 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Address: Kujokan, Tokyo National Museum, 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

How to Get There

- Meeting time: Please arrive at the entrance of Kujokan, Tokyo National Museum, at least 15 minutes before the start time. - Meeting point: Entrance of Kujokan, Tokyo National Museum

Experience Location

Location Name: Kujokan, Tokyo National Museum, 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Address: Kujokan, Tokyo National Museum, 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

How to Get There

- By car: There is no parking lot exclusively for visitors at the Tokyo National Museum. If you are coming by car, please use the coin parking lots around Ueno Park. - By train: Approximately a 10-minute walk from JR Ueno Station (Park Exit) or Uguisudani Station, a 15-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ueno Station or Chiyoda Line Nezu Station, and a 15-minute walk from Keisei Electric Railway Keisei Ueno Station. After entering through the main gate, please enter the garden from the side of the Toyokan building and proceed to Kujokan behind the Honkan (Main Building). - Other methods: If you are arriving by taxi, please get off in front of the main gate of the Tokyo National Museum. Large luggage such as suitcases cannot be brought into the museum, so please use the coin lockers at Ueno Station in advance.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

NOTE

Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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