Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Matcha Making in a 120 Year Old Townhouse

Duration1h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Experience tea ceremony in a traditional machiya townhouse on Kyoto’s historic Ninenzaka street, with views of Ichinenzaka from the upstairs tatami room. In a small group of up to six guests, learn about Japanese culture, tea room etiquette, and the meaning behind the ceremony through clear explanations in English. Watch your host prepare tea, then whisk your own matcha and enjoy it with a Japanese sweet, with time to ask questions along the way.

Options

Private Tea Ceremony in Kimono

Kimono rental, Photo session: Choose your kimono and receive dressing assistance from the staff at a local kimono rental shop. Enjoy a private tea ceremony
Duration: 2 hours: Approximately 2 hours, including kimono dressing.

Kyoto Tea Ceremony & Matcha Making in a 120-Year-Old Townhouse

What's included

Organic Matcha, Other Japanese Teas, Japanese traditional sweet
Photo shoot

Public transportation

What to expect

Discover Japanese tea culture in a traditional machiya townhouse on Kyoto’s historic Ninenzaka street.

In a tatami room, your English-speaking host will introduce the history of matcha, tea utensils, and tea room etiquette. Watch a tea ceremony demonstration and learn about the meaning behind its movements.

Then use a bamboo whisk to prepare your own bowl of matcha. Enjoy it with a Japanese sweet and ask questions about tea and Japanese culture.

The experience lasts approximately one hour. No previous tea ceremony experience is needed.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is on the second floor of Grapevine Cafe, in the traditional machiya townhouse on the corner across from Park Hyatt Kyoto. Please enter the cafe and let the staff know you are here for the Charaku tea ceremony.

Please do not use the intercom.

End point

The meeting point is on the second floor of Grapevine Cafe, in the traditional machiya townhouse on the corner across from Park Hyatt Kyoto. Please enter the cafe and let the staff know you are here for the Charaku tea ceremony.

Please do not use the intercom.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Cancellation policy

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