Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony from a licensed tea master. Wear a kimono as you sip matcha, a powdered green tea. Experience the grace of a centuries-old art form.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 - 1.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Instructor
- English
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Highlights
- Taste Japanese traditional dried sweets called Higashi, which are made from wasanbon sugar
- Learn how to make matcha and how to handle the tea-making tools
- Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony with a licensed teacher
Full description
Take part in a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. Meet at in Nakagyo Ward of Kyoto, and enter the venue for the tea ceremony. Originating in China, the Tea ceremony, or sado, is a ritual which explores the Zen Buddhist principles of hospitality, simplicity, and harmony in the imperfect. Don a kimono and begin your ceremony by admiring a hanging scroll. As you enter the venue, your Omotesenke (host), will guide you through the steps of the ceremony.
Admire the gentleness and grace of the Omotesenke as the hot water is slowly poured into the green tea powder. Slowly sip your green tea. Taste adorable small Japanese sweets representing the 4 seasons. Appreciate the traditional flower arrangements. Learn about the significance of each step from your Omotsenke as you take part in a meaningful ritual.
Includes
- 2 cups of matcha
- 2 kinds of Japanese traditional dried sweets
- Kimono rental during the session
- Certification from a tea master
- Soft drinks
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Children under 4 years
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Meeting point
さくら日本文化体験 SAKURA Experience Japanese Culture 3min from Kyoto subway line [karasumaoike]station by walk 8min from Hankyu line[Shijo]station by walk 1min from Kyoto city bus[Shinmachioike]station by walk 10min from JR kyoto station by taxi
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- If your children cannot drink matcha, water or orange juice can be provided instead
- This class is accessible to wheelchair users and baby strollers
- The classroom is not a Japanese-style house - it is Ryurei style, and you may sit on chairs
