[Uzumasa] Tea Ceremony Experience and Soba Making Experience

Kyoto, Japan
Duration1h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

A 60-minute Chanoyu (tea ceremony) experience led by an instructor associated with the Urasenke school of tea. The experience begins by putting on a Haori jacket and feeling the atmosphere of the tea ceremony through explanations of the tea garden and tea room. Once inside the 4.5-tatami mat tea room, you will observe the instructor's tea-making ceremony (Otemae) while enjoying traditional sweets. Afterward, you will have the opportunity to whisk and enjoy your own Matcha. The tea room features authentic utensils used in formal tea ceremonies, and the instructor will explain the deep meaning behind each one.

Options

Tea Ceremony Experience

Duration: 1 hour: A 60-minute Chanoyu (tea ceremony) experience led by an instructor associated with the Urasenke school of tea.
Participants: This course can be booked for groups of two or more.

Soba Making Experience

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: An authentic 100% buckwheat (Juwari) soba making experience led by a professional instructor.

What's included

  • Haori Fitting
  • Kyoto Sweets
  • Premium Grade Matcha

What to expect

This is a hidden gem of a tea room tucked away in the residential area of Uzumasa, Kyoto.
In front of the tea room lies a traditional tea garden (Chaniwa), where you can feel the authentic world of Chanoyu.
The experience begins with you putting on a Haori jacket, followed by an explanation of the tea garden.
As you pass through the garden and enter the 4.5-tatami mat tea room, you will feel as if you have stepped into another world. In the profound silence, you can hear the sound of the water boiling in the kettle. After watching the host's tea-making ceremony (Otemae), you will have the opportunity to whisk your own Matcha.
We welcome you with traditional seasonal sweets (Joshigashi) and the finest grade Matcha.
With explanations of tea utensils and the history of Chanoyu, you will experience the very best of Japanese culture.

- This course can be booked for groups of two or more.
- The displayed price is per person.
- The tea room is a confined space; please refrain from participating if you are not feeling well on the day. We reserve the right to decline entry at our discretion.
- If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

7-minute walk from JR Hanazono Station

End point

7-minute walk from JR Hanazono Station

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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19,800.00 JPY per person
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  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
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