Modern Tea House Tour
Historically, located in thatched-roof huts surrounded by peaceful gardens--now offered in a plethora of spaces and environments--modern Japanese tea houses designed by contemporary architects maintain tradition by adhering to the aesthetic of stripping away excess but also exhibit a spirit of experimentation with the use of modern materials and seasonal menus.
We will explore the worlds hidden inside these spaces and the tea and confectioneries served within, in the Modern Tea House tour.
What You'll Do
Visit 2-3 modern Japanese tea houses and enjoy the beverages and sweets on offer while learning about the neighborhoods visited and history of the confections served.
Our Request:
Inform us of the age of any minors attending, accessibility requirements as well as dietary restrictions by making a note in the booking reservation when booking so that we may curate a suitable experience.
What's Included
The cost of the set menu at each tea house.
What's Not Included
☆ Transportation Fees
☆ Anything participants order in addition to the set menu
Getting To & Fro:
☆ Unless a Personal Chauffeur is bundled with this tour as an Add-On, we will use will walk and use public transportation.
☆ A taxi can be arranged at participant expense.
Guest Requirements
☆ Guests are required to behave in a civil and respectable manner.
☆ As the places we visit are typically unknown to foreign tourists, you will be expected to absorb the local customs. If you are unsure, please ask your concierge prior to arrival and we can send you our etiquette guide.
Activity Level
Medium: There will be walking at a leisurely pace with periods of standing when in route from tea house to tea house
Terrain: A mix of flat and uneven surfaces; some gentle inclines. Flat, comfortable, and secure shoes recommended.
Recommended Fitness: Ability to walk moderate distances and stand for periods of time without assistance .
☆ Unless a Personal Chauffeur is bundled with this tour as an Add-On, we will travel by foot and use public transportation.
☆ A taxi can be taken at participant expense.
Accessibility Level
Accessibility Level: Fair to Moderate
☆ Many shops at street level
☆ Uneven surfaces in places
☆ Cobblestone or gravel streets
Wheelchair Accessibility: Can be challenging
☆ Inform Concierge as best visited with assistance
☆ Smaller establishments may not have wheelchair accessible seating or restrooms
Public Transportation:
Most buses and trains are accessible with ramps or lifts. Some older metro stations may have limited wheelchair access.
Taxis:
Accessible taxis are available but must be booked in advance. Regular taxis may not accommodate wheelchairs.
How To Order
1: Adjust the quantity to match the number of tour attendees. For example, if four people are attending, then the quantity should be set to 4.
2: Select desired date.
3: Add tour to cart.
4: Add any additional Add-ons.
5: Check out to complete reservation. Our Concierge will contact you shortly; You will only be charged when tour details are confirmed.
Cancellation Policy
16 Days or More Prior To Tour or Experience Start Date: No Cancellation Fee Levied; 100% of Order Amount Returned
15 days to 11 days Prior To Tour or Experience Start Date: 40% of Order Amount Reserved As Cancellation Fee; 60% of Order Amount Returned
10 days to 6 days Prior To Tour or Experience Start Date: 80% of Order Amount Reserved As Cancellation Fee; 20% of Order Amount Returned
5 Days or Less Prior To Tour or Experience Start Date: 100% of Order Amount Reserved As Cancellation Fee; 0% of Order Amount Returned
For more details, reference our Cancellation & Refund Policy.
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Select quantity (number of participants), date and time prior to adding to cart.
For tea houses that do not accept reservations, there may be a wait at the door.
Modern Tea House Tour
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Sweets Foodie Tour
The Wonders of Wagashi
Wagashi, deeply influenced by Japanese tea ceremony, is a general term for traditional Japanese sweets. Spilt into three categories: moist, semi-dried and dried, they are mildly flavored and traditionally made of plant-based ingredients such as rice, wheat, and beans.
Largely reminiscent of the changing seasons, the aesthetic quality is treasured as each confectionery captures the seasons thru appearance and flavor.
Seasonal Ingredients; Traditional Flavors
Get to know wagashi in this Modern Tea House tour.
Japanese Sweets 和菓子
Simplicity Thru the Seasons
Take your tastebuds on a seasonal journey: Enjoy sakura mochi in spring, mizu yokan in summer, kuri manju in autumn, and uguisu mochi in winter!
This Modern Tea House tour will introduce you to seasonal Japanese sweets served in a modern aesthetic.
Sample Itinerary
1PM
Meet Your Guide
Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting spot as provided in the tour confirmation e-mail. Alternatively, if you have selected the Personal Chauffeur option, you will be picked up at your accommodation.
1:15 PM
1st Stop: Modern Tea House
We will begin the tour a beautifully renovated machiya, transformed into a tea house in 2024. The sweets designer spent xxx years working under...
2:30 PM
2nd Stop: Traditional Tea House
In this historic machiya, yokan, the Japanese delicacy made of agar-agar is beautifully arranged with edible dried flowers gently foating in the midst.
4PM
Next Stops: 2-3 Japanese Sweet Shops
We will then visit 1-3 take away sweet shops that are loved by the locals for traditional Japanese flavors unchanged for a hundred years.