Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Enjoy a private Kyoto tea ceremony in a traditional home, guided by an experienced tea master. Learn the meaning behind each movement in a calm, authentic setting. This experience offers rare private access, expert guidance, and original Uji matcha in an authentic Kyoto setting. 【Highlights】 ・Private tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto home — not a tourist venue ・Guided by an experienced tea master, focusing on learning and authenticity ・Original Uji matcha, handcrafted Kyoto tea bowls, and seasonal wagashi ・Held in authentic tea rooms (Koma and Hiroma) with a calm, respectful atmosphere ・Ideal for adults seeking a quiet, refined cultural experience 【Important Notes】 Age: Adults only (13 and under not permitted) Punctuality: Late arrivals over 15 minutes cannot join; no refund Dress code: Long pants or skirt; tops with sleeves required Socks: Required (available for purchase if needed) Kimono: Not included
Inclusions
What's included
- Two bowls of matcha prepared with our original blended matcha from Uji
- Original tea ceremony booklet A concise guide to the spirit and etiquette of tea.
- Seasonal Three types of handcrafted wagashi from a long-established Kyoto confectioner
- Demonstration and hands-on experience Guided explanation and matcha preparation by a tea master.
What's not
- Kimono rental is not included.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Important Information Children under 13 cannot be accepted. All participants must pay the class fee. Please bring or wear socks (bare feet are not allowed). Socks can be purchased on site if needed. Arrive on time — guests arriving more than 15 minutes late cannot join and no refund will be given.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- SAKURA Experience Japanese Culture Nijo Home
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- 【Age Policy】 Children aged 13 and under are not permitted to join this class. If you arrive with a child without prior notice, you will not be able to attend and no refund will be issued.
- 【Punctuality 】Please arrive on time. Guests arriving more than 15 minutes after the start will not be able to participate, and no refund can be provided.
- 【Socks Requirement】 For hygiene and to protect the tatami mats, please wear socks (not bare feet). If you forget, socks are available for purchase on site.
- 【Appropriate Attire】 Please wear a long skirt or long pants and a top with sleeves. Sleeveless tops, shorts, or mini skirts are not permitted.
- 【Perfume & Fragrance】 Kindly refrain from wearing perfume (including musk-based scents), as it can disturb the tea room atmosphere. Guests wearing fragrance may be asked to remove it before entering.
How it compares in Kyoto
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 1713 experiences we list in Kyoto.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 243 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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