Kyoto

Tea Ceremony Experience in Traditional Kyoto Townhouse

Kyoto, Japan
Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto Townhouse
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the rare opportunity to step inside a traditional Kyoto machiya, a wooden Japanese townhouse, and immerse yourself in the uniquely Japanese culture of the tea ceremony. In a small group of no more than six people, learn the basic concepts and ideas of tea ceremony, as well as the required etiquette. Watch a demonstration of the way of tea, then make your own. Your instructor guides you in how to drink it and also serve you a traditional Japanese cake.
  • Immerse yourself in the uniquely Japanese tradition of the tea ceremony
  • Small-group tour, limited to 6, ensures a more personal experience
  • High-quality matcha green tea from an Uji City tea farm and traditional sweets from a famous Kyoto confectioner
  • Choose from multiple start times to best suit your schedule

What's Included

  • A bowl of matcha green tea
  • Japanese sweets
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 605 Nishidachō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8397, Japan

    ●From Kyoto Station 1. Take City Bus #9 at Bus Stop B1 and get off at Horikawa Matsubara → 5-minute walk. 2. Take City Bus #6 or #206 (to Shijo Omiya: ◎east-to-west route, not to Kiyomizu & Gion: ×west-to-east route) at Bus Stop A3 and get off at Omiya Matsubara → 5-minute walk.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Operated by Ami Kyoto

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Great Kyoto Tea Ceremony
DEANNA_P, Apr 2024
Very good and informative experience. Our hosts were very friendly and answered all our questions about the intricacies of Japanese Tea ceremony. Highly recommend this traditional event with Ami and company.
A wonderful experience
Jess W, Jan 2020
The tea house is in Gion, the older part of the city so it already felt like you were back in time as soon as you went inside. The actual ceremony was a great experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2020
Dear Jess W, Thank you very much for joining us for tea ceremony experience. We are very glad to know you enjoyed the session and liked our small traditional townhouse. We hope you had a great time in Japan and we'll see you again in the near future. Thank you so much!! Best Regards, Kimi
Ottimo
ALBA_V, Apr 2024
Ottima esperienza e molto disponibili. Hanno spiegato in modo preciso il rito del te. ottimo anche il dolcino

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