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Private Authentic Matcha Tea Ceremony in a Kyoto Tea Room
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$162.38
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The private matcha tea ceremony in Kyoto offers a unique glimpse into Japan's rich cultural heritage. Guided by a local from a kimono family, this intimate experience immerses you in the essence of omotenashi—Japan's heartfelt hospitality.
- 🍵 Participate in a traditional tea ceremony that welcomes 1-2 guests, perfect for solo visitors or couples.
- 🗣️ Enjoy the insights of an English-speaking human tour guide who enriches the experience with cultural context.
- ⏳ Spend 1 hour and 30 minutes immersed in the serene atmosphere of a genuine Kyoto tea room.
- 🏺 Begin in the machiai (waiting room) to learn about the philosophy and cultural significance of the Way of Tea.
- 💧 Purify your hands and spirit at the tsukubai stone basin before entering the tea room with humility through the nijiriguchi.
- 🍬 Savor a bowl of freshly whisked matcha, accompanied by two types of seasonal Japanese sweets: omogashi and higashi.
- 🧑🍳 Engage in a hands-on matcha-whisking experience, preparing your own bowl of tea under gentle guidance.
- 💬 Enjoy a quiet moment for cultural conversation and personal reflection, with space for questions and deeper understanding.
- 🏡 Take a guided walk through the host’s traditional Japanese house, showcasing refined aesthetic sensibilities.
- 🎁 Receive a small heartfelt gift to take home, serving as a cherished reminder of your time in the tea room.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Tea Ceremony(1–2 Guests)
Solo & Couples
Solo & Couples
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Private tea ceremony in the Yabunouchi tradition
- One bowl of freshly whisked matcha per guest
- Seasonal Japanese sweets (wagashi)
- Guided introduction to the tea room and traditional Japanese house
- Cultural conversation and Q&A with the host
- Explanation of tea ceremony philosophy and etiquette
- Meals other than the provided seasonal sweets
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
You will be greeted by a man dressed in traditional kimono who will be waiting for you in front of the shop.
Return details
You will be greeted by a man dressed in traditional kimono who will be waiting for you in front of the shop.
During this 90-minute experience, you will:
Begin in the machiai (waiting room), where you will learn about the philosophy and cultural meaning behind the Way of Tea (Japanese tea ceremony).
Purify your hands and spirit at the tsukubai stone basin.
Enter the tea room through the nijiriguchi, expressing humility as you step inside.
Observe a traditional demonstration of matcha preparation, noticing the subtle sounds, movements, and atmosphere that define the tea ceremony.
Enjoy a bowl of freshly whisked matcha accompanied by two types of Japanese sweets:
a traditional fresh Japanese sweet (omogashi) and delicate dry sweets (higashi).
Take part in a hands-on matcha-whisking experience, preparing your own bowl of tea under gentle guidance.
Spend a quiet moment in cultural conversation and personal reflection, allowing space for questions and deeper understanding.
Afterwards, take a guided walk through our family’s traditional Japanese house, shaped by my grandfather’s refined aesthetic sensibilities and attention to detail.
At the end of the experience, receive a small heartfelt gift to take home as a reminder of your time in the tearoom.
Begin in the machiai (waiting room), where you will learn about the philosophy and cultural meaning behind the Way of Tea (Japanese tea ceremony).
Purify your hands and spirit at the tsukubai stone basin.
Enter the tea room through the nijiriguchi, expressing humility as you step inside.
Observe a traditional demonstration of matcha preparation, noticing the subtle sounds, movements, and atmosphere that define the tea ceremony.
Enjoy a bowl of freshly whisked matcha accompanied by two types of Japanese sweets:
a traditional fresh Japanese sweet (omogashi) and delicate dry sweets (higashi).
Take part in a hands-on matcha-whisking experience, preparing your own bowl of tea under gentle guidance.
Spend a quiet moment in cultural conversation and personal reflection, allowing space for questions and deeper understanding.
Afterwards, take a guided walk through our family’s traditional Japanese house, shaped by my grandfather’s refined aesthetic sensibilities and attention to detail.
At the end of the experience, receive a small heartfelt gift to take home as a reminder of your time in the tearoom.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Private Authentic Matcha Tea Ceremony in a Kyoto Tea Room
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$162.38
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!