One of the highlights of our tea ceremony is the opportunity for you to make your own tea if you wish. Under the expert guidance of our seasoned teacher, you’ll learn the intricate steps involved in preparing matcha, from whisking the powdered tea to the precise movements that reflect the harmony and mindfulness at the heart of the tea ceremony. Our aim is to lower the barriers that often surround traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and at ease. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some familiarity with tea ceremonies, our session is designed to be both informative and enjoyable. Join us for this unique and authentic Kyoto experience, where tradition meets tranquility. Book your session today and create a memorable highlight of your visit to Kyoto.
In demand: 46 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Experience in a small tea room lasts about 1 hour.
Prices start at $39 per person for this Kyoto experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
It can: 46 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is There is a sign which says "Chisato", so please press the bell and the staff will make you enter a room easily. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Travel Japan Together.
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Beautiful tea ceremony. Lovely experience! She was so nice and very sweet with our 11 year old! I had changed the time on the app, but there was a mix up and she didn’t have our new time on the books. She was very apologetic and helped set up the new time. Very educational!
It so wonderful! Our tea master was so sweet and knowledgeable! She explained to us about how to respect the Japanese culture and be present. It was lovely!! I highly recommend!
Very detailed and comprehensive description of the preparation procedure in a characteristic environment
The host is called Chisato and is very kind. At the start she seemed a bit nervous but she knows a lot about tea ceremony. The whole experience was done in English but sometimes you have to make your questions simple for her. She is very friendly and doesn't make you feel silly for random little questions. The whole hour went by very quickly! I couldn't believe how fast the time went. Because I'm a solo traveller she took photos of me preparing tea for me. You're free tontake pictures at any point but I was a bit too shy to take pictures of Chisato. She uses some antique wares in her ceremony which she explains about as well.
Very sweet!! The Japanese treats and match were delicious. Really nice to feel the intention of matcha tea making. My family and I had a great time.
We enjoyed learning the rituals of tea in a very calm and relaxed setting. Our host was very patient and kind. We loved the sweet cake and matcha...yum!
It was a great private experience. Great host was so kind and accomodating to small children. Thank you for your hospitality and hosting we will not forget it!
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