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Traditional Tea Ceremony in Kyoto | 1h 30min | 4.2 (5) | $67 | |
Kyoto: Kimono & Traditional Matcha Tea Ceremony | 1h 30min | 4.9 (726) | $45 | View |
Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, NISHIKI | 1h 30min | 4.9 |
Step into a traditional Kyoto machiya and experience ryurei, a formal Japanese tea ceremony performed in a graceful seated style. Discover the customs and etiquette that shape each stage of the ceremony, from the careful preparation of matcha to the thoughtful gestures that reflect Japan’s culture of hospitality. As you observe and take part in this time-honored tradition, gain a deeper understanding of the four core ideals of tea: harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. More than simply enjoying a bowl of matcha, this immersive experience offers a glimpse into the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty, mindfulness, and connection in everyday moments.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:50 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 5.
Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan and the origin of many of the country's cultural practices. One of these is the art of tea, or chanoyu. Visit a beautifully renovated old-style Kyoto house, transformed into a Japanese teahouse and gallery with a unique Taisho Roman-meets-Art Deco design. Originally from Canada, your host, Randy Channell Soei, is a professor of the Urasenke school of tea ceremony, he holds the highest rank of any non-Japanese tea ceremony teacher in Japan. He will introduce you to ryurei, a formal style of tea ceremony dating back to the 1870s. Randy also spent years working with local Kyoto farmers to develop his own original matcha, which you’ll have the opportunity to taste. Through the ceremony and hands-on guidance, discover traditional tea etiquette, hospitality, and the four ideals of tea: harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traditional Tea Ceremony in Kyoto lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $67 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 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please come directly to the shop. It's located inside a Sanjo Shipping Arcade, just a 5 mins walk from the Horikawa Sanjo bus stop. You will receive a Google Maps link in your message or confirmation email after your booking is confirmed. Please make sure to check and confirm the meeting location. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by byFood.
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