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Kyoto Tea Ceremony Meditation Make Your Matcha with a Tea Master

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$46.16
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Step into a 100-year-old traditional townhouse, where the scent of tatami and a calm atmosphere invite you to slow down. Guided by a host trained in the Omotesenke tradition—one of Japan’s most respected tea ceremony schools—you’ll learn the graceful and mindful art of preparing matcha.

With gentle and entertaining guidance, you’ll make your own bowl of matcha, discovering the techniques and etiquette that transform tea-making into a peaceful ritual. Enjoy your matcha with a traditional sweet and take time to savor the moment.

Our English-speaking tea masters welcome questions and conversation, helping you connect more deeply with Japanese culture. Using authentic, handcrafted utensils by skilled artisans, we share an experience rooted in tradition—one to remember and take home in spirit.
Kyoto Tea Ceremony Meditation Make Your Matcha with a Tea Master
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 45 minutes

  • 1 cup of matcha tea (Seasonal Japanese sweets as optional)
  • Please note that kimono rental is not included in this experience.
  • Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your scheduled time. As our space is limited, we kindly ask for your understanding that the venue is not suitable for eating.
  • We do not have any parking lot. If you are arriving by rental bicycle, please use the public parking spaces.

Meeting point
If you are coming from Karasuma-dori Street, turn at the corner with the Family Mart convenience store. Then proceed straight for just one block. You will see the sign for 'aeru gojo' next to the 'Only Corporation' and across from 'Zen Kyoto'. We do not have a parking lot for cars and bicycles.
Return details
If you are coming from Karasuma-dori Street, turn at the corner with the Family Mart convenience store. Then proceed straight for just one block. You will see the sign for 'aeru gojo' next to the 'Only Corporation' and across from 'Zen Kyoto'. We do not have a parking lot for cars and bicycles.

Start your experience by entering a charming Kyoto townhouse built over 100 years ago, where the quiet atmosphere invites you to slow down.
You will be guided onto the tatami, a traditional space that has been part of Japanese daily life for centuries.
Become familiar with the world of the tea ceremony as our English-speaking host introduces its purpose and spirit in a clear, beginner-friendly way.
You will watch a traditional demonstration of matcha preparation, observing how each movement is performed with care and intention.
Afterward, you will prepare your own bowl of matcha and enjoy a quiet, meditative moment, allowing yourself to fully immerse in the essence of Japanese tradition. Throughout the ceremony, every utensil you use is a finely made, handcrafted piece created by skilled artisans, carrying the depth and beauty of Japanese culture.
Our company was founded on a deep respect for traditional artisanship and the belief that these works can remind us of kindness and mindfulness. We are honored to share these artworks with you and your loved ones as a meaningful memory of Japanese culture.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Kyoto Tea Ceremony Meditation Make Your Matcha with a Tea Master

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $46.16
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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