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A person sitting at a table with a traditional tea set, including a teapot and cups, in front of a bamboo screen. 1
A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, a pond, and a wooden building in the background. 2
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, low tables, and shoji screens. 3
Two people seated at a table with a window view of greenery outside. 4
Two people sitting at a table indoors with a view of a garden outside. 5
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$77 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 15m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Learn from Urasenke-certified tea master with up to 40 years' experience
    • Whisk your own matcha using authentic utensils and practitioner-grade tea
    • Relax in a comfortable table-and-chair setting with year-round air conditioning
    • Step into the birthplace of Taichiro Kobayashi — a philosopher and art historian
    • Personalise your visit with optional Japanese cultural add-on experiences

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒602-8446 京都府京都市上京区五辻通智恵光院西入五辻町８５−１ | Located next to Honryu-ji Temple, directly across from Tori Iwarou, a well-known restaurant famous for its chicken and egg rice bowl.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Shared Tea Ceremony

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • English

Standard shared experience: demonstration, matcha preparation, and machiya tour with other small groups.

Price details
NZ$77.06 x 2 AdultsNZ$154.12
Total
Price is NZ$154.12

Tea Ceremony + Umami (+30 min)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • English

Extend your visit with an additional 30-minute cultural experience directly after your tea ceremony. Taste the essence of Japanese dashi stock alongside a bowl of miso soup, exploring the foundations of umami flavour.

Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
NZ$116.72 x 2 AdultsNZ$233.44
Total
Price is NZ$233.44

Tea Ceremony + Calligraphy (+30 min)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • English

Extend your visit with an additional 30-minute cultural experience directly after your tea ceremony. Try your hand at Japanese calligraphy, guided by your instructor as you practice writing your own character.

Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
NZ$128.05 x 2 AdultsNZ$256.10
Total
Price is NZ$256.10

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Traditional tea ceremony
  • Inclusions
    Matcha preparation experience
  • Inclusions
    Seasonal, plant-based Japanese sweets
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Small-group experience (max. 7 guests)
  • Inclusions
    Guided introduction to a 150-year-old historic machiya
  • Inclusions
    Tea utensils and materials
  • Inclusions
    Commemorative photo
  • Exclusions
    Transport
  • Exclusions
    Additional food or drinks

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs

What you can expect

  • ★★New★★ Add a guided Nishijin art walk from Imadegawa Station before your tea ceremony. Look for “Kyoto Nishijin Art Walk & Tea Ceremony in a Machiya” on our profile.

    Beyond the usual sightseeing! Step inside JURAKU, a beautifully preserved 150-year-old machiya in the heart of Kyoto, for an intimate encounter with Japanese tea culture.

    【Discover the Art of Tea Ceremony】
    Watch a tea instructor perform a traditional tea ceremony while learning about the history, etiquette, and philosophy behind this treasured Japanese tradition. Our instructors bring up to 40 years of experience, including a certified Urasenke tea master. Whether it's your first tea ceremony or you're simply curious about Japanese culture, your instructor will guide you through each step in an easy and welcoming way.

    【Prepare Your Own Matcha】
    Enjoy delicious seasonal, plant-based Japanese sweets before trying your hand at preparing your own bowl of matcha. Using authentic tea utensils and premium matcha reserved for trained practitioners, you'll learn how to whisk and enjoy matcha for yourself, guided by your instructor.

    【Traditional, Yet Comfortable】
    JURAKU offers a comfortable table-and-chair setting, making the experience accessible and enjoyable for guests of all ages. The space is also fully air-conditioned, so you can relax and enjoy the experience year-round.

    【A Machiya with a Philosopher's Legacy】
    JURAKU is the birthplace of Taichiro Kobayashi (1901–1963), a philosopher and art historian born into a Nishijin weaving family. A student of the Kyoto School of philosophy under Kitaro Nishida, Kobayashi later studied in Paris and became renowned for his work across Japanese, Chinese, and Western art history — earning him the name “the Burckhardt of the East.”
    Today, you can explore the machiya where his thinking took root, and learn about traditional architecture and the character of Nishijin, a quiet historic area away from Kyoto's busiest tourist areas.

    【Create a Personalised Journey】
    Want to discover more of Japanese culture? Add an optional cultural experience to your visit.
    The optional cultural experiences vary by season. Please check our website for the latest updates.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒602-8446 京都府京都市上京区五辻通智恵光院西入五辻町８５−１ | Located next to Honryu-ji Temple, directly across from Tori Iwarou, a well-known restaurant famous for its chicken and egg rice bowl.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan