Enjoying Outdoor Tea Ceremony Under Full Bloom Cherry Blossoms - GreenTeaTokyo's Event at Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho
Enjoying Outdoor Tea Ceremony Under Full Bloom Cherry Blossoms - GreenTeaTokyo's Event at Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho
During the cherry blossom season heralding the arrival of spring, a special outdoor tea ceremony (nodate) experience was held by the mobile tea ceremony service "GreenTeaTokyo" at Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho. This event, which took place over two days on March 29th and 30th, 2025, was highly praised by many participants who were able to enjoy the precious experience of preparing matcha themselves using authentic tea ceremony utensils.
Special Tea Experience with Full Bloom Cherry Blossoms
This event was held at the superb location of Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho in the heart of the city, with fully bloomed cherry blossoms as the backdrop. Particularly on the 30th, blessed with fine weather, the combination of beautiful cherry blossoms and the flavor of matcha created an unforgettable experience for participants.
Designed with the concept of "experience" rather than "lesson," this event allowed participants to learn about the depth of the tea ceremony while enjoying Japanese culture in a relaxed atmosphere without tension.
Diverse Participants and Reactions
Approximately 70 people participated over the two days. On the 30th, the event was particularly popular due to the good weather, and organizers had to turn away some walk-in participants. The affordable price of 500 yen (tax included) was one of the reasons many people could easily participate.
Among the participants were individuals visiting alone and many families with children. Many voiced, "I've had matcha at tea ceremony schools before, but this is my first time preparing it myself," showing their excitement about the fresh experience of handling authentic tea ceremony utensils.
The special feeling of enjoying self-prepared matcha with delicious Japanese sweets was also well-received. While many participants were initially nervous, they gradually began to enjoy the challenge.
About GreenTeaTokyo
GreenTeaTokyo provides mobile tea ceremony services. Since instructors travel to various locations, they can offer tea ceremony experiences to many people simultaneously using venues such as conference rooms, without keeping customers waiting.
While typical tea ceremony schools often only allow participants to observe the tea preparation, GreenTeaTokyo's distinctive feature is providing a deeper experience. They create valuable opportunities for each participant to actually prepare matcha, allowing direct engagement with Japanese traditional culture.
By lending authentic utensils such as tea bowls and bamboo whisks to each participant and allowing them to actually prepare matcha, participants can feel the depth of the tea ceremony as an "experience" rather than just an "observation."
Future Prospects
Following the success of this event, the organizers are considering expanding the scale to accommodate more participants next time. While GreenTeaTokyo typically provides tea ceremony experiences between wedding photo sessions or in conference rooms, these seasonal events are also proving popular.
The beautiful experience combining cherry blossoms and matcha—two elements representing Japanese culture—will be an attractive opportunity not only for Japanese people but also for foreign tourists.
GreenTeaTokyo plans to continue holding tea ceremony experience events at various locations to spread the culture of tea ceremony. They aim to continue providing spaces where people can calm their minds and relax through the tea ceremony.
Event Overview:
- Name: Outdoor Tea Ceremony Experience by GreenTeaTokyo
- Date: March 29th & 30th, 2025, 11:00-15:30
- Location: Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho
- Participation Fee: 500 yen (tax included)
- Content: Experience of preparing matcha yourself with Japanese sweets