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Starting your day with a bowl of matcha tea while admiring Tokyo's skyline from the iconic Tokyo Tower is an unforgettable experience. The tower's observatory, standing at 333 meters, hosts a special morning tea ceremony, Asacha no Yu (朝茶の湯), twice a month at 08:00 a.m.. This early morning ritual offers a unique opportunity to witness Tokyo's awakening. A visitor from Chiba Prefecture shared, "The tea and the city view refreshed me. Starting my day this way energizes me for the day ahead." The ceremony attracts local and international visitors, with tourists making up about half of the participants on some days.

Asacha no Yu (朝茶の湯), photo credit: Nishioka Jin via Asahi​

Tourists from overseas account for half of the participants on some days. Yuki Mori, an associate professor of the Urasenke School of Tea Ceremony, said the event originally started to encourage people to enjoy "the empty tourist spot." With overtourism being such a significant headache across Japan, Mori said the program seems to fit the current trend of dispersing tourists over different hours of the day. A growing number of municipalities are trying to promote morning and evening sightseeing events to ease daytime congestion.

Early risers sip tea and take in the view from Tokyo Tower | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Tea ceremony experience "Asacha no Yu" to enjoy the sky | TOKYO TOWER

Enjoy a quiet morning with matcha and sweets while overlooking the city from the observation deck of Tokyo Tower, which stands in the center of Tokyo.

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