Tea Ceremony Experience in Traditional Kyoto Townhouse
Overview
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1 hour
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Recently matcha green tea has become popular all around the world. Matcha plays an important role in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. However, learning about Japanese tea ceremony means much more than just learning to make matcha.
Why was this a necessary practice of samurais and monks in times past? Why is the "ceremony" still carried on today? Come, step into the world of profound spirituality and set your soul free.
1. Introduction: You will learn the basic concepts and ideas of tea ceremony. You will also learn how to behave in a tea room and appreciate its decoration.
2. The Way of Tea: You will watch a demonstration of the way of tea. We think you will enjoy the quiet and serene atmosphere.
3. Hands-on: Make your own tea! We will tell you how to drink it, and also serve you a specially selected Japanese cake.
*Please arrive on time. We cannot allow latecomers to join a session once it has started.
*Please refrain from bringing children under the age of 6.
Additional Info
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
A bowl of matcha green tea
Japanese sweets
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Ami Kyoto
It is a unique opportunity to be able to spend time inside a traditional machiya or Japanese townhouse. Kyoto was once filled with these simple wooden houses. Ours is about 80 years old and we think you'll agree it is still beautiful. Please come and immerse yourself in a quaint, yet elegant space.
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Tea Ceremony Experience in Traditional Kyoto Townhouse
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Evocative and welcoming experience
Skarletts D,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a very interesting and well organized experience, the girls were welcoming, kind and clear in explanation. What are the names of the treats we tried with tea? Arigato gozaimashita 😊
Great Tea Ceremony Demostration
Frank L,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was awesome. Kimi was very friendly and informative. It was just enough of time. And we learned a lot about the tea ceremony.
Enchanting Experience
Janine T,
May 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00A little difficult to find at first, as no numbers or street name in English. Once inside this 100 year old traditional Japanese home, our tea experience was wonderful. Our hosts were loverly and we found the experience enchanting
It was a wonderful...
Kathy M,
Apr 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a wonderful experience. The women were gracious and presented the intricacies of the tea ceremony well and guests participated in the experience.
This was a wonderful and...
Garrett S,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a wonderful and informative experience. We really enjoyed it. Our hostesses were very knowledgeable and explained everything perfectly.
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