Authentic Tea Ceremony (Open Session, Max 8 Guests) Table & Chair
- 45 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the beauty, etiquette, and spirit of traditional Japanese tea ceremony in a historic Kyoto townhouse. Our family-run tea house welcomes a maximum of 8 guests per session, allowing for a peaceful and personal experience. Unlike large commercial venues, we focus on creating an authentic atmosphere where guests can learn the meaning behind each movement and appreciate the spirit of Japanese hospitality. The tradition of tea ceremony in our family has been passed down through generations, and I learned the practice from my father. During the experience, you will observe a tea ceremony demonstration, learn about tea utensils and etiquette, enjoy seasonal Japanese sweets, and prepare your own bowl of matcha. You will also have the opportunity to experience tea utensils that have been carefully preserved within our family, offering a connection to Kyoto's living traditions. Suitable for both beginners and those with a deeper interest in Japanese culture.
Inclusions
What's included
- 2 different types beautiful seasonal authentic Japanese sweets
- 2 cups of high-quality match made in Uji,Kyoto
- All Fees and Taxes
- Using tools to make your own tea
What's not
- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Kimono (You can wear 2-pieces type kimono in 1000 JPY)
- Socks
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 32 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- It is at the back of the Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka Chaya branch, down the private road to the left.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Tea Ceremony & Cultural Experience Kangetsu Kyoto 日本文化体験教室 寒月
- Public transportation options are available nearby
How it compares in Kyoto
- Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 1713 experiences we list in Kyoto.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 317 of 1713.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, is a city of temples, gardens, wooden townhouses and refined traditions.
The city holds many of Japan's most treasured sites. Fushimi Inari Taisha's thousands of vermilion torii gates climb a wooded mountain, Kinkaku-ji's Golden Pavilion shimmers over its pond, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage juts from the hillside above the city. The rock garden of Ryoan-ji and the mossy grounds of Ginkaku-ji invite quiet contemplation.
Top-ranked sights in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
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