Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony at a Japanese Inns

5.0 (18 reviews) Kyoto, Japan
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Duration1h 30m
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LanguagesGerman, Arabic, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, Burmese, French, Bangla, Dutch, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step into a quiet evening in Kyoto.
While many famous sightseeing spots close at night,
this experience offers a rare opportunity to enjoy Japanese culture in a private setting.
Inside a historic ryokan, a special tea setting is carefully arranged in a spacious 20-tatami room, illuminated by traditional Japanese candles.
In this unique space, you will experience authentic kimono, tea ceremony, Zen meditation, and traditional Japanese culture — all in one evening.
This experience takes place in a room that is usually not open to the public.
This is a fully private experience, prepared exclusively for you.
We use a translation device to communicate in your preferred language, allowing smooth and comfortable interaction.
This is not a group activity, but a carefully prepared private cultural experience.

What's included

  • Staff will assist with photography.
  • Katana,costumes,tea ceremony utensils,etc.
  • Licensed Guide
  • The tea ceremony experience includes matcha green tea and sweets.
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Experience Kyoto’s cultural charm after dark with a private tea ceremony at a historic inn.
At ZEN: Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto, enjoy a peaceful evening in a 20-tatami room lit by candlelight inside a traditional Kyoto ryokan.

This exclusive cultural activity includes:
• Kimono dressing and photo shoot , wearing a bridal uchikake or men’s haori with props like folding fans and swords, plus professional lighting
• Zen meditation to calm the mind in a serene space
• Tea ceremony demonstration , where you are welcomed as a guest, receive a bowl of matcha, and experience the flow of a traditional tea gathering
• Matcha whisking experience , where you make your own matcha

Photos are welcome throughout. Translator devices are available, so no Japanese is needed.

Location: Kyoto ryokan (private 20-tatami room)
Group size: 2 to 6 people
Advance reservation required

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please inquire at the inn's Ryokufuusou front desk.

End point

Please inquire at the inn's Ryokufuusou front desk.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

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

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