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Private Matcha Tea Ceremony A Five-Senses Experience in Kyoto
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$295.49
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover a quiet corner of Kyoto where the pace of life softens and the senses gently awaken.
This private matcha experience unfolds in a traditional Japanese home preserved through three generations, offering natural light, the scent of wood, and a calm shaped by nearby temples.
Rather than a lesson, it invites you to feel the spirit of the tea ceremony through atmosphere: the sound of charcoal heating water, the aroma of matcha, the textures of handmade utensils, and the subtle beauty of seasonal flowers.
The ritual is simple and unhurried, allowing you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with parts of yourself often overwhelmed in daily life.
Many guests describe a quiet sense of fulfillment afterward—an afterglow where the senses and mind feel gently refreshed.
You may also feel a natural connection with your host and with deeper layers of Japanese culture revealed only in intimate spaces.
Photography is welcome, letting you bring these calm moments home.
This private matcha experience unfolds in a traditional Japanese home preserved through three generations, offering natural light, the scent of wood, and a calm shaped by nearby temples.
Rather than a lesson, it invites you to feel the spirit of the tea ceremony through atmosphere: the sound of charcoal heating water, the aroma of matcha, the textures of handmade utensils, and the subtle beauty of seasonal flowers.
The ritual is simple and unhurried, allowing you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with parts of yourself often overwhelmed in daily life.
Many guests describe a quiet sense of fulfillment afterward—an afterglow where the senses and mind feel gently refreshed.
You may also feel a natural connection with your host and with deeper layers of Japanese culture revealed only in intimate spaces.
Photography is welcome, letting you bring these calm moments home.
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Private Matcha Tea Ceremony A Five-Senses Experience in Kyoto
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 Matcha Tea Ceremony A Five-Senses Experience in Kyoto
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$295.49
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!