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A person in traditional attire performing a tea ceremony with a bowl and utensils on tatami mat flooring. 1
Two people sitting on tatami mats, one in a dark shirt and the other in a kimono with floral patterns, holding cups. 2
A person in traditional attire sitting on tatami mat flooring, surrounded by Japanese tea ceremony items. 3
Three people sitting on tatami mats, one in a dark shirt, one in a pink and white kimono, and one in a blue kimono with a colorful sash. 4
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By Camellia Tea Ceremony

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$55 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Enjoy the flavour sensation of locally produced sweets and matcha grown in Kyoto
    • Master the basics of making the perfect bowl of matcha with help from your host
    • Immerse yourself in the world of matcha in a traditional Kyoto tearoom
    • Gain a deeper understanding of Kyoto's culture through a tea ceremony
    • Discover the intricate aspects of the tea ceremony, from utensils to room layout

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 349-12 Masuyachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0826, Japan | We are located down an alley that branches from the main thoroughfare of Ninenzaka in Higashiyama. The simplest way to find us is to head to the Park Hyatt hotel. Opposite the hotel are Studio Ghibli and Peter Rabbit stores. The alleyway is located just to the left of the stores. Flower Teahouse and Flower Annex are a short walk from the famous sites of Kiyomizu-dera, Kodai-ji, Yasaka-jinja, Maruyama Park, Chion-in, and Gion. The city centre is easily accessible, with buses running along Higashi Oji, a major road 10 minutes from the teahouse. For those who don't mind walking, the city centre can be reached in about 25 minutes, through the geisha district of Gion.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto: Traditional Tea Ceremony

  • Activity duration is 45 minutes45m
    45m
  • English

This is a group class with a guide to the world of matcha. Experience an authentic tea ceremony. Enjoy locally produced tea and sweets, and learn how to master the art of tea making.

Language options: English
Price details
AU$54.56 x 2 AdultsAU$109.12
Total
Price is AU$109.12
Until Tue, 27 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Matcha
  • Inclusions
    Traditional seasonal sweets
  • Inclusions
    Tea-making utensils
  • Inclusions
    Personal instructor/host
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Meals
  • Exclusions
    Kimono rentals

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Video recording

What you can expect

  • Take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and discover the beauty of this centuries-old ritual. Learn from your host about the intricacies that make the tea ceremony a unique and special event. Before you go, try your own hand at making a bowl of frothy matcha with guidance from your host.
    Begin your experience at a traditional machiya in Kyoto's Higashiyama district. As you settle in, the host and instructor for the ceremony will provide a brief introduction to the world of matcha. Hear about the utensils used, the steps of the ceremony, and the importance of the room's decoration.
    Next, watch as the tea ceremony begins and nibble on a seasonal sweet with your tea while you chat with the host. Feel free to ask questions about the three schools of tea ceremony or other things about Japanese culture. Then, try frothing up your own bowl of matcha with the host's help.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 349-12 Masuyachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0826, Japan | We are located down an alley that branches from the main thoroughfare of Ninenzaka in Higashiyama. The simplest way to find us is to head to the Park Hyatt hotel. Opposite the hotel are Studio Ghibli and Peter Rabbit stores. The alleyway is located just to the left of the stores. Flower Teahouse and Flower Annex are a short walk from the famous sites of Kiyomizu-dera, Kodai-ji, Yasaka-jinja, Maruyama Park, Chion-in, and Gion. The city centre is easily accessible, with buses running along Higashi Oji, a major road 10 minutes from the teahouse. For those who don't mind walking, the city centre can be reached in about 25 minutes, through the geisha district of Gion.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 349-12 Masuyachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0826, Japan | We are located down an alley that branches from the main thoroughfare of Ninenzaka in Higashiyama. The simplest way to find us is to head to the Park Hyatt hotel. Opposite the hotel are Studio Ghibli and Peter Rabbit stores. The alleyway is located just to the left of the stores. Flower Teahouse and Flower Annex are a short walk from the famous sites of Kiyomizu-dera, Kodai-ji, Yasaka-jinja, Maruyama Park, Chion-in, and Gion. The city centre is easily accessible, with buses running along Higashi Oji, a major road 10 minutes from the teahouse. For those who don't mind walking, the city centre can be reached in about 25 minutes, through the geisha district of Gion.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 349-12 Masuyachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0826, Japan | We are located down an alley that branches from the main thoroughfare of Ninenzaka in Higashiyama. The simplest way to find us is to head to the Park Hyatt hotel. Opposite the hotel are Studio Ghibli and Peter Rabbit stores. The alleyway is located just to the left of the stores. Flower Teahouse and Flower Annex are a short walk from the famous sites of Kiyomizu-dera, Kodai-ji, Yasaka-jinja, Maruyama Park, Chion-in, and Gion. The city centre is easily accessible, with buses running along Higashi Oji, a major road 10 minutes from the teahouse. For those who don't mind walking, the city centre can be reached in about 25 minutes, through the geisha district of Gion.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan