Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Matcha Grinding and History

Duration1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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LanguagesJapanese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Unlike a typical tea ceremony experience, we'll takes you on a fascinating journey through Japanese tea history, culture, and tradition.

Discover the surprising connections between matcha, samurai, and shoguns through the remarkable story of the historic tea jar procession. Watch a traditional tea jar opening ritual and experience grinding tea leaves into matcha using a stone mill.

Then, enjoy an authentic tea ceremony in a peaceful Kyoto machiya, where you will watch a traditional demonstration and prepare your own bowl of premium Uji matcha.

Your host has over 10 years of tea ceremony experience and is both a certified Japanese Tea Instructor and a Kyoto City Certified Interpreter Guide.

With a maximum of five guests and no other groups, this fully private experience offers a deeper, more personal introduction to Japanese tea culture. Feel free to ask questions and discover the stories behind every tradition.

What's included

Admission to the 90-minute private Japanese tea ceremony experience, including all activities and materials.
Seasonal Japanese sweets included.
Premium Uji matcha included.

Transportation to and from location is not included.

What to expect

Discover the fascinating world of Japanese tea during a 90-minute private experience in a traditional Kyoto machiya. Your experience begins with the history of matcha and its surprising connections to samurai and shoguns. Learn about the remarkable Chatsubo Dochū, the historic tea jar procession that transported precious Uji tea to the shogun during the Edo period.

Next, watch a traditional tea jar opening ritual and try grinding tea leaves into fine matcha powder using a traditional stone mill.

Then, enter the peaceful tea room and enjoy seasonal Japanese sweets before watching your host perform a traditional tea ceremony.

After the demonstration, it's your turn! Learn how to prepare your own bowl of premium Uji matcha using a bamboo whisk, then enjoy the tea you have made.

Finally, learn about the potential health benefits of matcha and enjoy a relaxed question-and-answer session with your host.

Your host has over 10 years of experience in Japanese tea ceremony and is a certified Japanese Tea Instructor and Kyoto City Certified Interpreter Guide.

This experience is exclusively for your group of up to five guests, allowing you to explore Japanese tea culture at your own pace

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please come directly, located on a quiet street near Higashiyama Station. For detailed walking directions and a short video showing how to find us, please visit our official website by searching for our company name and check the Access page.

End point

Please come directly, located on a quiet street near Higashiyama Station. For detailed walking directions and a short video showing how to find us, please visit our official website by searching for our company name and check the Access page.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

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