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Kyoto: Zen Matcha Tea Ceremony with Free Refills
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 45m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Experience a tea ceremony in casual but deep to Zen spirit
- Families with small kids are welcome
- Learn how to make matcha by yourself at home
- *In order to enjoy the aroma of matcha,
- *please refrain from using strong perfumes or colognes
Activity location
- Kyoto
- Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- If you are coming from Karasuma-dori Street, turn at the corner with the Family Mart convenience store. Then proceed straight for just one block. You will see the sign for 'aeru gojo' next to the 'Only Corporation' and across from 'Zen Kyoto'.
- Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Check availability
Shared Group Option from May 2024
- 45m
- English
What's included, what's not
- Tea ceremony experience
- 1 cup of matcha tea
- Free refills
- Booklet in 3 languages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Seasonal Japanese sweets (optional)
- Kimono and hair setting
What you can expect
“A wonderful activity to zen out from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto. Miki was a wonderful host, thank you for an amazing day!”
“Everything was very thoughtfully done and how she translated this ancient practice to make it accessible to foreigners was quite unique. She took the time and answer all our questions. The kids loved the experience as well. She is truly a beautiful soul.”
“We had a beatifically elegant tea ceremony session with lots of education and thoughtful tips about etiquette. It was managed to be casual and friendly but also vert informative. Would recommend!”
Start your experience by exploring the charming Kyoto Machiya, a traditional townhouse built over 100 years ago. Sit down and relax on the tatami floor and admire authentic utensils crafted by skilled artisans laid out for the tea ceremony.
Meet your host with native level of English, who has learned in Omotesenke, one of the largest schools of tea ceremony in Japan. The host will demonstrate the ceremonial preparation of matcha, showing some of the host and guest etiquette. Experience the simplicity and ease of making matcha using a bamboo tea whisk, and immerse yourself in the peaceful process, embracing the Zen spirit.
Optionally, you can also try a type of traditional Japanese sweets to accompany your matcha experience.
After indulging in the pleasure of matcha, explore the hidden aspects of the tea ceremony culture and the spiritual essence of Japan, found within its rituals, tools, and settings. You can buy matcha and sweets as souvenier and also get recommendations for shops where you can buy the utensils to recreate the ceremony at home.
See a wide selection of souvenirs handcrafted by Japanese artisans using traditional techniques. Just across the street lies a renowned traditional Japanese sweets shop that has been operating for 130 years, if you wish to feast on some delectable sweets to accompany your matcha.
Location
Activity location
- Kyoto
- Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- If you are coming from Karasuma-dori Street, turn at the corner with the Family Mart convenience store. Then proceed straight for just one block. You will see the sign for 'aeru gojo' next to the 'Only Corporation' and across from 'Zen Kyoto'.
- Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan