Tea Ceremony Experience in Traditional Kyoto Townhouse

Duration1h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Recently matcha green tea has become popular all around the world. Matcha plays an important role in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. However, learning about Japanese tea ceremony means much more than just learning to make matcha.

Why was this a necessary practice of samurais and monks in times past? Why is the "ceremony" still carried on today? Come, step into the world of profound spirituality and set your soul free.

1. Introduction: You will learn the basic concepts and ideas of tea ceremony. You will also learn how to behave in a tea room and appreciate its decoration.

2. The Way of Tea: You will watch a demonstration of the way of tea. We think you will enjoy the quiet and serene atmosphere.

3. Hands-on: Make your own tea! We will tell you how to drink it, and also serve you a specially selected Japanese cake.

*Please arrive on time. We cannot allow latecomers to join a session once it has started.
*Please refrain from bringing children under the age of 6.

What's included

A bowl of matcha green tea
Japanese sweets

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Ami Kyoto
1h

It is a unique opportunity to be able to spend time inside a traditional machiya or Japanese townhouse. Kyoto was once filled with these simple wooden houses. Ours is about 80 years old and we think you'll agree it is still beautiful. Please come and immerse yourself in a quaint, yet elegant space.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

●From Kyoto Station
1. Take City Bus #9 at Bus Stop B1 and get off at Horikawa Matsubara → 5-minute walk.
2. Take City Bus #6 or #206 (to Shijo Omiya: ◎east-to-west route, not to Kiyomizu & Gion: ×west-to-east route) at Bus Stop A3 and get off at Omiya Matsubara → 5-minute walk.

End point

●From Kyoto Station
1. Take City Bus #9 at Bus Stop B1 and get off at Horikawa Matsubara → 5-minute walk.
2. Take City Bus #6 or #206 (to Shijo Omiya: ◎east-to-west route, not to Kiyomizu & Gion: ×west-to-east route) at Bus Stop A3 and get off at Omiya Matsubara → 5-minute walk.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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