Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at 庵an? An authentic wagashi and matcha experience you can easily enjoy with nothing to bring.

A hands-on spot where you can easily learn Japanese traditional culture (wagashi making & tea ceremony)
【日本文化体験 庵an東京】

In the heart of Tokyo, just a 1-minute walk from Kanda Station (East Exit), 「日本文化体験 庵an東京」 is a spot where everyone—from international visitors to locals—can easily experience Japanese culture.

With the motto “Fun + Learning,” instructors clearly explain wagashi knowledge and the charm of matcha, incorporating quizzes.

Reservations and payments can be completed online, so you can drop by empty-handed. The theme changes every month to match the seasons (the 24 solar terms), so you’ll find something new no matter how many times you visit.

3 Recommended Points

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1. Nerikiri wagashi making experience using authentic ingredients

You can experience making “nerikiri,” a quintessential wagashi. We use authentic ingredients: white bean paste made from white kidney beans by a long-established anko shop in Kyoto, and smooth red bean paste made from domestically grown azuki beans, so you can enjoy genuine flavors. You will make two types (two pieces in total): a flower-shaped nerikiri and a seasonal kinton-style nerikiri, and enjoy them on the spot.

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2. “Otemae” experience: whisk your own matcha

The experience menu offers many plans that include a “hiki-cha” demonstration of grinding tea leaves into matcha with a stone mill, as well as an “otemae” experience where you whisk matcha yourself. We use special single-origin matcha, which pairs perfectly with the wagashi you make.

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3. Well-equipped facilities and comprehensive plans

In our spacious facility with a maximum capacity of 46 people (when using two venues), tables and chair seating are fully provided. Solo participants, groups, and couples are all welcome. From a 30-minute otemae experience to a long course of about 125 minutes where you can try a three-item set of nerikiri, dry sweets, and otemae, you are free to choose a plan that suits your time and budget.

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Other recommended information

Issuance of certificate of completion: After the experience, you can request an optional certificate of completion(400円) as proof(name printing requires prior notice).
Take-home souvenirs: The wagashi you make can be placed in a dedicated box as an optional add-on(100円) to take home.
• Multilingual support: We only support English; please inquire in advance, and we will accept if accommodation is possible. Additional fees apply(depending on the schedule, it may be difficult to accommodate)
• Families with children welcome: Children under 2 years old may enter free of charge(only if they sit on an adult’s lap; no seats are provided). Guests of all ages, from children 2 and up to adults, can enjoy this activity.
• Advance reservation required:  This experience is by advance reservation only. Same-day reservations are possible, but an additional fee will be charged.
Advance reservations are required. Please book your preferred experience plan and date/time online via the official website.

References

BASIC INFORMATION

Name 日本文化体験 庵an東京
(AN Japanese Culture Experience)
Address 3F, Daini Toei Building, 2-2-9 Kajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Access
Business Hours
【Mon・Tue・Wed・Thu・Fri・Sat・Sun・Public Holiday】

07:30 - 22:00

Reservation hours
10:00~17:00

Closed Days Open 365 days a year (except for temporary closures).
Irregular Holidays Temporary closures may occur
Parking
Parking: Not available

Please use a nearby paid parking lot.

Private / Group
Group bookings welcome.(〜46 people)
Fees Tea ceremony experience (with hiki-cha demonstration): 1,270 yen (30 min)
Dry sweets making experience: 1,760 yen (30 min)
Nerikiri wagashi making experience: 1,870 yen (65 min)
Matcha 2-item experience (tea ceremony+wagashi making): 2,870 yen (95 min)
Matcha 3-item experience (tea ceremony+dry sweets+wagashi making): 4,360 yen (125 min)

※Prices are as of July 2026.
Reservation start date Same-day reservations are also available. For same-day reservations (made after 17:00 on the previous day), the same-day rate applies.
Payment methods Credit card payment
Bank transfer
Cash payment on the day (in special cases such as school events)
RESERVATION
WEB予約
※Experiences require advance reservation
Official Social Media
Official URL https://tokyo.nipponbunkan.com/

FACILITY INFORMATION

Facility Information (Access)
Access
  • Near the station
    Near the station
  • Nearby coin-operated parking available
    Nearby coin-operated parking available
Facility Information (Usage)
Usage
  • Private booking available.
    Private booking available.
  • Group bookings welcome.
    Group bookings welcome.
  • Reservation required
    Reservation required

    Advance reservation required

Facility Information (Smoking)
Smoking
  • No smoking on premises
    No smoking on premises
Facility Information (Payment)
Payment
  • Credit cards accepted
    Credit cards accepted
  • Electronic money accepted
    Electronic money accepted
Facility Information (Conditions / Trends)
Conditions / Trends
  • Beginners welcome
    Beginners welcome
  • Solo guests welcome
    Solo guests welcome
  • Children welcome
    Children welcome
  • Seniors welcome
    Seniors welcome
  • Foreign visitors welcome
    Foreign visitors welcome
Facility Information (Languages)
Languages
  • Foreign language support available
    Foreign language support available
  • English support available
    English support available
Facility Information (House Rules)
House Rules
  • Photography allowed
    Photography allowed

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1-minute walk from JR and Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Kanda Station (East Exit)

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