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Private Authentic Matcha Tea Ceremony in a Kyoto Tea Room
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$102.43
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Experience an authentic private matcha tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto tea room, guided in the spirit of omotenashi—Japan’s philosophy of wholehearted hospitality.
Hosted by a Kyoto local from a kimono family, this is not a demonstration, but a quiet and personal cultural experience.
Inside a real tea room, you will observe the careful preparation of matcha and learn the meaning behind each movement, tool, and gesture. Every element reflects centuries of tradition and the intention to create harmony between host and guest.
You will be welcomed as a guest and served matcha and traditional Japanese sweets, allowing you to experience the atmosphere of a genuine tea gathering.
This fully private experience offers a rare opportunity to step away from the crowds and encounter the living culture of Kyoto in an intimate and meaningful way.
Hosted by a Kyoto local from a kimono family, this is not a demonstration, but a quiet and personal cultural experience.
Inside a real tea room, you will observe the careful preparation of matcha and learn the meaning behind each movement, tool, and gesture. Every element reflects centuries of tradition and the intention to create harmony between host and guest.
You will be welcomed as a guest and served matcha and traditional Japanese sweets, allowing you to experience the atmosphere of a genuine tea gathering.
This fully private experience offers a rare opportunity to step away from the crowds and encounter the living culture of Kyoto in an intimate and meaningful way.
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Private Authentic Matcha Tea Ceremony in a Kyoto Tea Room
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- 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
$102.43
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
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!