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Kyoto: Private Traditional Tea Ceremony
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Kyoto: Private Traditional Tea Ceremony

By SAKURA Experience Japanese Culture
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$393 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Taste Japanese traditional dried sweets
  • Learn how to make matcha and how to handle the tea-making tools
  • Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony with a licensed teacher
  • original booklet to bring back to your home

Activity location

    • Nijo Castle
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 660 Izumichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0015, Japan | 3min from Nijo Castle and Kyoto subway line [Nijojomae]station by walk 15 min from Hankyu line[Shijo]station by walk 3 min from Kyoto city bus[Nijojomae]station by walk 10min from JR kyoto station by taxi
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto: Private Traditional Tea Ceremony
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • English
Starting time: 10:30 am
Price details
AU$392.95 x 1 TravellerAU$392.95

Total
Price is AU$392.95
Until Fri, 1 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included2 cups of matcha
  • What's includedWhat's included 2 kinds of Japanese traditional dried sweets
  • What's includedWhat's included Certification from a tea master

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Audio recording, Bare feet, Hats, Jewellery, Shoes indoors, Short skirts, Sleeveless shirts, Smoking, Smoking indoors, Strong fragrances, Vaping, Video recording
  • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years

What you can expect

Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Let's meet near Nijo Castle in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto.

The tea ceremony was brought from China by Buddhist monks. Today, it is very popular even among young people in Japan. The Japanese tea ceremony was established by Sen no Rikyu. The tea ceremony is a ritual that explores the principles of hospitality, simplicity, and harmony in the imperfection of Zen Buddhism. However, this is just a part of a longer ritual called “Chaji.” Even for Japanese people, sitting on the tatami mat in a traditional tea room is difficult. We provide Japanese-style cushions and you can participate in casual attire. Please bring your socks. If you come barefoot, we also sell new socks. By tasting tea and watching the tea ceremony, you can feel peaceful and healed.

Let's prepare for the ceremony while admiring a hanging scroll. You can admire precious hanging scrolls written about 400 years ago in the Edo period. We will introduce you to the culture and history you want to know.

As you enter the Japanese-style local house, your tea teacher from Kyoto will guide you through the steps of the ceremony.

Feel the elegance of the tea ceremony as hot water is slowly poured into the green tea powder. Slowly sip the matcha. Taste adorable Japanese sweets representing the four seasons. Your teacher is also a teacher of ikebana. Admire the traditional flower arrangements. Take part in a meaningful ritual while learning about the significance of each step. If you have any questions, your teacher will answer all of them.

Location

Activity location

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    • Nijo Castle
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 660 Izumichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0015, Japan | 3min from Nijo Castle and Kyoto subway line [Nijojomae]station by walk 15 min from Hankyu line[Shijo]station by walk 3 min from Kyoto city bus[Nijojomae]station by walk 10min from JR kyoto station by taxi
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan