Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Experience

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Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Experience
4.2702117 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.2702117 out of 5 stars
1843 reviews
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Experience the wonders of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn about the ceremony's history and the different tea-making methods from an English-speaking tea master from Urasenke, the biggest school of tea ceremony in Japan.

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Duration 45 minutes
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Instructor
English, Japanese
Wheelchair accessible
Private group available

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Taylor – United Kingdom

We enjoyed the activity, we was late and the lady doing the ceremony was kind enough to let us join despite missing the first 15 minutes. Very informative and answered all our questions

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Andra – Germany

Traditional tea ceremony experience where you have the opportunity to prepare your own matcha tea and learn about tea ceremonies etiquette in Japan. We were 3 min late and were allowed to join the class regardless. Thank you!

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Highlights

  • Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony
  • Hear about the history and spirit role of the tea ceremony from a licensed tea master
  • Learn how to make tea according to the rules of the tea ceremony

Full description

You will take you place on the tatami, the traditional Japanese floor mat and be met by your English-speaking host, who is a licensed tea master from Urasenke, the biggest school of tea ceremony in Japan. Watch as the host carries out the ceremonial preparation of matcha, powdered green tea. Then, you will have the chance to make tea yourself, while the host informs you about the history and spiritual role of the tea ceremony and the effects each tea-making method has on its flavor. Afterwards, savor some traditional Japanese sweets

Once the ceremony has come to a close, you will have the chance to take photos and see examples of kimonos and beautiful woven textiles made in the Nishijin district of Kyoto. If you'd like to wear a kimono during the experience, you can select it as an add-on during booking and take photos to remember the experience.

Includes

  • 2 flavors of Japanese green tea
  • Traditional Japanese sweets
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Hair setting
  • Kimono (can be selected as add-on)

Meeting point

• Meet at the Tea Ceremony Koto (茶道体験古都), the building with the orange curtain. If you reserve the Kimono add-on, please arrive 20 minutes early. • The meeting point is a 1-minute walk from Kinkakuji-Michi city bus stop, 10-15 minutes by Kyoto city bus 204 or 205 from Kitaoji subway station, 10-15 minutes by Kyoto city bus 204 or 205 from JR Enmachi, or a 1-minute walk from the gate of Kinkakuji-temple. Look next to the parking area for bicycles if you are visiting Kinkakuji-temple.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Video recording

Know before you go

  • If you reserve the Kimono add-on, it is necessary to come 20 minutes before the start time of the tea ceremony (a reservation is necessary, as it is difficult to add a kimono suddenly when you arrive)
  • There is no dress code for this activity
  • Calling a taxi after the exercise is impossible because the taxi companies won’t get on the phone immediately. A big taxi stand is just in front of the activity location. It usually open around 5:30 PM
  • If you might have difficulty sitting on floor, please inform the supplier and they will be able to provide chairs
  • This tour is recommended for those who wish to learn Japanese traditional culture, as it offers the full version of the thin tea ceremony as opposed to a simplified version customized for foreign tourists

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Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 1843 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
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  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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Taylor – United KingdomApril 23, 2025 – Verified booking
We enjoyed the activity, we was late and the lady doing the ceremony was kind enough to let us join despite missing the first 15 minutes. Very informative and answered all our questions
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Andra – GermanyApril 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Traditional tea ceremony experience where you have the opportunity to prepare your own matcha tea and learn about tea ceremonies etiquette in Japan. We were 3 min late and were allowed to join the class regardless. Thank you!
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Grace – AustraliaApril 7, 2025 – Verified booking
Our Tea Ceremony host was full of patience and knowledge. It was a really great experience learning all about the technique and history of Tea Ceremonies. We paid extra to rent the Kimono for the time, which added to the experience. I would recommend this experience 100 times over. It was amazing!

Product ID: 60894

Activity provider:Tea Ceremony Koto

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