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Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Experience

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Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Experience
4.3  / 51612 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, Javanese
Wheelchair accessible
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Alejandra – Australia

it was a delightful experience, to learn about how precious the tea ceremony is, and tge art it is to host it. thank you

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Alejandra – Australia
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Paul – Japan

The activity was very interesting and very well presented in an authentic Tea House, the host was welcoming and spoke Excellent English, I had the option with kimono and the host helped me to wear it correctly, dressed like this I felt completely at home with the host dressed for the ceremony, each step was explained and I was able to drink a delicious frothy matcha tea, after more explanations and demonstrations we participated in the ceremony and after we were able to prepare are own frothy matcha, ensuring we followed the ceremonial rules.. it was all very 美味しい . I thoroughly recommend this experience!

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Paul – Japan

Experience

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)

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Date

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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 1612 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Alejandra – AustraliaJanuary 6, 2025  – Verified booking
it was a delightful experience, to learn about how precious the tea ceremony is, and tge art it is to host it. thank you
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Paul – JapanDecember 10, 2024  – Verified booking
The activity was very interesting and very well presented in an authentic Tea House, the host was welcoming and spoke Excellent English, I had the option with kimono and the host helped me to wear it correctly, dressed like this I felt completely at home with the host dressed for the ceremony, each step was explained and I was able to drink a delicious frothy matcha tea, after more explanations and demonstrations we participated in the ceremony and after we were able to prepare are own frothy matcha, ensuring we followed the ceremonial rules.. it was all very 美味しい . I thoroughly recommend this experience!
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Mayu – SpainNovember 14, 2024  – Verified booking
My husband could learn how the tea ceremony works and the history as well.
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Product ID: 60894

Activity provider:Tea Ceremony Koto

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