From the beginner\'s workshop, where you could learn how to whisk your own cup of matcha
From the beginner's workshop, where you could learn how to whisk your own cup of matcha (Photo: Kim B)
Mid - Late
Oct
From the beginner's workshop, where you could learn how to whisk your own cup of matcha (Photo: Kim B)

The Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2025

Beginners to experts embracing Japan's tea culture

Venue
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
When
Mid - Late Oct 2025

The Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony event will be held at Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum on October 19 and 20, followed by Hamarikyu Gardens on the weekend of October 26/27. The ceremony has been taking place annually since 2008, and was designed to spread Japanese culture both domestically and on an international scale.

Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2025
Culture

Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2025

Late Oct

Want to know more about Japanese tea ceremony? Then attend Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony! This autumn, at Edo-Tokyo Open-air Architectural..

2 Free Entry

Getting there

The closest station to the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is Musashi Koganei, on the JR Chuo Line. The museum is approximately 30 minutes on foot from the station.

The Hamarikyu Gardens are located under 10 minutes on foot from Shiodome Station, serviced by either the Toei Oedo or Yurikamome lines.

More info

Find out more about Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum.

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Kim Bergström

By Kim Bergström

Japan Travel Staff

From the beginner's workshop, where you could learn how to whisk your own cup of matcha
The indoor events were held in the beautiful buildings at the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
Giving thanks is an important part of the tea ceremony process
Autumn inspired sweets pair well with the matcha served up
The gorgeous interior of one of the tea ceremony buildings
Chrysanthemum wagashi at one of the ceremonies

Information

Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony (東京大茶会)

Mid - Late October 2025

Free entry

Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

3 Chome-7-1 Sakuracho, Koganei, Tokyo 184-0005 (Map) (Directions)

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Elena Lisina
Elena Lisina 4 years ago
I wanted to visit that museum as well because when I visited Koganei Park, the museum was already closed. I bet it's great museum!
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Kim Bergström
Kim Bergström Author 4 years ago
Ah yes it's just a short-term event, usually held in October each year for about 2 weeks. Unfortunately though this year it's not on because of coronavirus concerns, which is understandable. Hopefully next year it will be back up and running!
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Sleiman Azizi
Sleiman Azizi 6 years ago
Did you feel that it properly captured the feeling of the tea ceremony?
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Kim Bergström
Kim Bergström Author 6 years ago
Absolutely! It's something I try and be mindful of at any event. There was also something nice about being fully present in the moment!
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Elizabeth S
Elizabeth S 6 years ago
What a great place to experience this amazing tradition which brings people together for a moment, or a life long friendship. Such is the tea ceremony.
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Kim Bergström
Kim Bergström Author 6 years ago
It really was special! They make the event so accessible to anyone who is interested in learning about tea ceremonies - I had a great time!
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Đăng Trần Hải
Đăng Trần Hải 6 years ago
That is a good place to enjoy Japanese culture
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Kim Bergström
Kim Bergström Author 6 years ago
I highly recommend it if you have the chance to go in future years!
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