Tea ceremony by the tea master in Kyoto SHIUN AN
Overview
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45 minutes
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The tea ceremony goes in a small group. The maximum number of people are 6 for each session.But during peak seasons, it will increase to a maximum of 8 people.
Experience an authentic tea ceremony, which is near the Zen buddhist monastery Daitoku-ji Temple in Kyoto.
Daitoku-ji had many famous priest graduates in the history and has a close relationship with tea ceremony culture which has given a major influence to Japanese culture.
We are also not far from the World Cultural Heritage site, the Golden Pavilion Temple. (Kinkaku-ji)It's only four stops away by bus.
You’ll be provided with a tea container, tea bowl, tea scoops and whisks, and instruction on how to make matcha. You’ll also enjoy two bowls of matcha and two kinds of Japanese sweets.
Tea ceremony is a learned experience, and it leads to enlightenment, similar to Zen’s understanding of realizing the truth through self-discovery.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Please let us know if you have any food allergies
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
matcha tea and Japanese sweets
White socks and fold fan
Tea bowls, tea containers, tea scoops and tea whisks
Pickups and drop-offs.
What To Expect
The tea ceremony is a spiritual journey. All of our tea masters have a Tea Name.(that means having a full professor qualification.)At the beginning of the experience, the host will take you into the tea room to admire the hanging scrolls and flower arrangements. Before performing an authentic tea ceremony, the host will explain a little about the steps involved in the ceremony, the utensils used and the importance of the rooms decoration and layout. Guests will enjoy a seasonal sweet with their matcha while watching the tea-serving process. The experience ends with each guest having the opportunity to make their own bowl of matcha, mastering the basics of tea making. You can enjoy two bowls of matcha and enjoy two kinds of sweets during our tea ceremony. We value our guests’ experience and feelings and we strive to provide memories our guests will treasure.
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Tea ceremony by the tea master in Kyoto SHIUN AN
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
There are more pleasant things to do in Kyoto
Windy C,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
2.00The location: far from everything, hard to find. Interior: small tatami room. Mood: not really heartwarming.
Tea Ceremony
Ken N,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great experience by the tea master! The setting was beautiful and we got to learn how to make our own tea!
History comes to life!
Jim S,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00We never realized the precision that entails a tea ceremony. It was very interesting. Sadly, we were unable to sit in the preferred position for the time allowed, but were made to feel comfortable and really enjoyed the ceremony.
Fabulous learning experience
Jeffrey F,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Despite my having lived in Japan for three years in the 1960s, I learned more about the Japanese tea ceremony in the hour than I had after previously Kearny attending a couple of them during my time living in Japan. Also, my daughter-in-law was thrilled by the experience because she is an avid green tea and matcha drinker. She too came away with additional information about the topic which has enhanced her subsequent enjoyment of green tea in all its forms.
Clearly, practice makes perfect.
Debora H,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00The location was a bit difficult to find and not near Gion. But the experience was informative and enjoyable. They were very accommodating to my husband, who can no longer sit on the floor and made him feel welcome and included. We enjoyed tasting and making matcha, although agreed we need more practice as ours didn’t taste as good as the tea master’s. The assistant spoke very quickly and it was somewhat difficult to understand her.
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