Kyoto

Tea Ceremony Experience in Traditional Kyoto Townhouse

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

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Overview

Fans of matcha will appreciate this hands-on workshop on Japanese tea, which combines instructive lessons in traditional matcha preparation with a bonafide tea ceremony experience. Listen to enriching background on the little-known history behind the sacred ritual, once favored by monks and samurais. Learn how to brew top-quality matcha from an organic farm, and enjoy your tea with cakes from a famous Kyoto confectionary—all in a traditional townhouse.
  • A hands-on matcha workshop and tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto townhouse
  • Learn the ins and outs of one of Japan’s most cherished cultural forms
  • Get a rare peek inside one of Kyoto’s remaining machiya, or traditional wooden townhouses
  • Master the art of brewing the perfect cup, and watch personalized demonstrations

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
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • 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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