45-Minute Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto

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Tour overview

Discover the joys of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn about the history of the ceremony and the many tea-making processes from an English-speaking tea master from Urasenke, Japan’s largest tea ceremony school.

Tour itinerary

You will take your seat on the tatami, the traditional Japanese floor mat, and be greeted by your English-speaking host, a licensed tea master from Urasenke, Japan’s largest tea ceremony school. Watch as the host performs the ceremonial preparation of matcha, which is powdered green tea. Then you’ll get to create your own tea as the host tells you about the tea ceremony’s history and spiritual significance, as well as the effects each tea-making method has on its flavor. After that, indulge in some traditional Japanese sweets.

After the ceremony, you will be able to snap photographs and see examples of kimonos and stunning woven fabrics manufactured in Kyoto’s Nishijin neighborhood. If you want to wear a kimono throughout the event, you may add it as an add-on when booking and snap photographs to remember it.

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Testimonials

It was a pleasant session in which I learned a great deal. My only complaint was that it appeared to be overbooked; it was a really tight fit in the already small tea room. In addition, I would have loved additional time after the wedding to snap photographs of myself in the kimono. this experience traditional Japanese tea ceremony was amazing.

Sonia

Almeida

In perfect English, the host led us through the formalities of a ceremony. She was more than willing to answer any queries we had. We got to create our own cup of tea after having some sweets and a cup of tea, which truly helps you appreciate the talents that go into a tea ceremony. This was a peaceful, instructive, and overall fascinating experience. this experience traditional Japanese tea ceremony was amazing.

Gyliane

Serafin

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Important details

Point of convergence:

603-8377, 37 Nishi-Goshonouchi-cho Kinugasa Kita-ku Kyoto. Here’s how to get there: Kinkakuji-michi city bus station is a 1-minute walk away. Kyoto city bus 204 or 205 from Kitaoji metro station takes around 10-15 minutes. Kyoto city bus 204 or 205 from JR Enmachi takes around 10-15 minutes. Or a 1-minute walk from the Kinkakuji-temple entrance. If you’re visiting Kinkakuji-temple, it’s just next to the bicycle parking lot.

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Before you go, be aware of the following:

If you reserve the Kimono Wearing Add-On, you must arrive 20 minutes before the start time of the tea ceremony (a reservation is required, as it is difficult to add a kimono on the spot).
Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes before the tea ceremony begins since the previous session will not have concluded.
For this activity, there is no dress code.
Calling a cab after the workout is impossible since taxi providers would not answer the phone right after. A large taxi stand is located just in front of the activity venue. It normally opens at 5:30 p.m.
If you have problems sitting on the floor, please notify the supplier, and they will be able to give assistance.
If you have difficulties sitting on the floor, please notify the supplier so that chairs can be provided.
This trip is ideal for individuals interested in learning about Japanese traditional culture since it provides the complete version of the thin tea ceremony rather than a simplified version tailored to international tourists.
The group tea has a maximum capacity of 15 persons.

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