Sencha-do the Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Would you like to brew your own delicious tea?

In most tea ceremony workshops, you are not allowed to handle tea utensils. However, in the hands-on classes we host, you can actually touch the utensils and learn the process of brewing tea from scratch.

The instructor is a master of the Higashi Abe school. They have taught many students, so they will gently and carefully teach you how to make tea.

You are also welcome to take as many pictures as you like to make your experience memorable. We hope you will make your trip to Japan a memorable and enjoyable one.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Green tea

Japanese sweets

Private transportation

What To Expect

Sencha-do is a tea ceremony that does not use powdered green tea. In sencha-do, tea is carefully brewed by infusing green tea leaves. In this workshop, you will first observe the tea ceremony to understand the atmosphere and its culture. Japanese sweets will also be served, so please enjoy the moment. After observing the ceremony, you can actually use a tea utensil to brew tea. Hope you will be surprised and discover something new about the taste of tea brewed yourself. You can also compare the taste with your friends and family.

Options

Sencha-do the Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop

Private Class

Reviews

4.76

21 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A great hands on experience!
Rebecca K,
Apr 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00
we Had a wonderful time! Learned a great deal and enjoyed the hands on experience. Definitely recommend for families, couples, or solo travelers.
Great experience
Ulrike J,
Apr 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00
It was a great way to spent the afternoon learning about the Sencha-do Japanese Tea Ceremony. We were amazed how many different tea ceremonies exist and how long it takes to learn them.
Awsome Sencha learning!
Patricio D,
Nov 5, 2023
- Viator
5.00
The studio was very traditional and Kyo was a great teacher, very patient and respectful of their traditions
A refreshing moment of deep culture
Mikko K,
Sep 22, 2023
- Viator
5.00
We found the tea school easily by the advice from the host. We were touring the Kitano area and close to the great Kitano Tenman Shrine there is the Kyoto branch of Higashiaberyu Sencha school. We were greeted by the young master (wakasoushou) of the school himself. He had specifically travelled from Tokyo to instruct us. In the waiting room we received cooling cold tea and were treated to a short video explanation of the history of this special tea ceremony. Afterwards, we received a demonstration of a casual and enjoyable Sencha ceremony. After that, a hands on workshop for brewing the tea was conducted and we enjoyed a chance to ask questions and received certificates for completing the workshop.
Great introduction to a beautiful tradition
Marko G,
Jul 8, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Had an amazing experience observing a tea ceremony and then learning to perform one! Amazing experience, highly recommended, and super welcoming experience!