Discover Japanese Tea Traditions in a 100 YearOld Kyoto Townhouse

Kyoto, Japan
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Step into the timeless atmosphere of Kyoto and experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony inside a beautifully preserved 100-year-old machiya townhouse.Enjoy a relaxing **table-style tea ceremony**, offering a comfortable way to experience the elegance and traditions of Japanese tea culture. Learn about the meaning behind the ceremony, observe the graceful preparation of matcha, and savor authentic Japanese tea in a unique historic setting.Whether it’s your first tea ceremony or you’re looking for a deeper cultural experience, this intimate Kyoto experience offers a memorable glimpse into Japan’s traditional way of life.**Reserve your spot and experience the timeless beauty of Japanese tea culture in the heart of Kyoto!**

What's included

  • Seasonal Japanese Sweets (Wagashi)
  • Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience
  • Hotel pick up
  • Hands-on Matcha Making Lesson
  • Tipping
  • Meals

What to expect

  1. Namba
    1h
    Namba is the primary south-central entertainment, shopping, and transit district of Osaka, Japan, located in the Chūō and Naniwa wards. we will visit the most famous market and take photo there.
  2. Machiya Shashinkan
    1h 30m
    Machiya are traditional wooden townhouses in Japan that historically combined a merchant or artisan shop at the front with a living space in the rear, Visitors tour them to see traditional features like wooden lattices (koshi), tatami mat rooms, shoji sliding doors, and nail-free wooden joinery.
  3. Kyoto
    1h
    kyoto will visit Nishiki Market: Sample street food, seafood skewers, and local snacks in a narrow 400-year-old covered market.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The guide will be waiting for you in the lobby of your hotel holding a flag of our company name

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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