Tea Preparation, Tasting, and Ceremony Experience in Kyoto

45 minutesEnglishKyoto, Japan

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Immerse yourself in the Japanese tea ceremony, a tradition rooted in Zen Buddhism and celebrated in Kyoto. In the art of preparing matcha (powdered green tea), every mindful gesture carries deep significance. Your host, Rie, a Kyoto native, is a second-degree instructor of the Urasenke School of tea ceremony. In 2015, she founded her own tea ceremony business to share the beauty of this traditional culture. Savor organic Uji matcha prepared by Rie before enjoying a hands-on tea-making lesson and a traditional Japanese sweet. For deeper cultural immersion, you will be wearing a classic kimono during the experience, reflecting the elegance and traditions of the tea ceremony. The kimono is worn only for the session and returned before you leave.The experience features the tea ceremony, tasting, brewing, and kimono-wearing package.

Hear about the history and culture of Japanese tea
Learn from a professional instructor of a leading tea ceremony school
Enjoy a high-quality tea ceremony, tasting and, brewing experience

Included

Drinks
Use of equipment
Snacks

Not included

Transportation
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

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Location
37 Kinugasanishi Goshonouchichō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan
37 Kinugasanishi Goshonouchichō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto
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Mobile voucher - show the e-ticket on your phone, no need to print
Know in advance:
This is a shared experience
The kimono rental is for use only within the teahouse venue and cannot be worn outside
The kimono rental does not include any hair arrangement service
Please arrive 20 minutes before the experience start time to dress the kimono. Note that if you are late, you won't be able to wear the kimono and no refund will be provided