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Tea ceremony by the tea master in Kyoto SHIUN AN

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$31.43
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Overview

The authentic tea ceremony in Kyoto offers an intimate setting for small groups, with a maximum of 6 participants, increasing to 8 during peak seasons. Located near the Zen Buddhist monastery Daitoku-ji Temple, this experience immerses you in a rich cultural tradition that has shaped Japanese history.

  • 🍵 Participate in a spiritual journey guided by a tea master with a full professor qualification, known as a Tea Name.
  • 🌸 Admire beautiful hanging scrolls and flower arrangements in the serene tea room before the ceremony begins.
  • 🧘‍♂️ Learn about the steps of the tea ceremony, utensils used, and the significance of the room's decoration and layout.
  • 🍬 Savor two kinds of seasonal Japanese sweets paired with your matcha during the ceremony.
  • 🍵 Enjoy two bowls of matcha, mastering the basics of tea-making as you create your own bowl.
  • 👟 Complimentary white socks and a fold fan provided for your comfort during the ceremony.
  • 🚍 Convenient pickups and drop-offs are included for a hassle-free experience.
  • 🐾 Service animals are welcome, ensuring all guests can participate comfortably.
  • 🚉 Public transportation options are easily accessible nearby for your convenience.
  • 👶 Infants must sit on an adult's lap, allowing families to enjoy this cultural experience together.

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Tea ceremony by the tea master in Kyoto SHIUN AN
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 45 minutes

  • White socks and fold fan
  • Tea bowls, tea containers, tea scoops and tea whisks
  • matcha tea and Japanese sweets
  • Pickups and drop-offs.

Meeting point
Meet at the entrance of the tea room. The route to our tea room: Take city bus No.206/No.6 from Kyoto station. Take city bus No.46 from Gion/Heian Jingu Shrine /Shijo Kawaramachi. Take city bus No.59 from Kyoto Imperial Palace/Kinkakuji Temple. Get off at Kenryuko-mae station and walk 3 minutes.
Return details
Meet at the entrance of the tea room. The route to our tea room: Take city bus No.206/No.6 from Kyoto station. Take city bus No.46 from Gion/Heian Jingu Shrine /Shijo Kawaramachi. Take city bus No.59 from Kyoto Imperial Palace/Kinkakuji Temple. Get off at Kenryuko-mae station and walk 3 minutes.

The tea ceremony is a spiritual journey. All of our tea masters have a Tea Name.(that means having a full professor qualification.)At the beginning of the experience, the host will take you into the tea room to admire the hanging scrolls and flower arrangements. Before performing an authentic tea ceremony, the host will explain a little about the steps involved in the ceremony, the utensils used and the importance of the rooms decoration and layout. Guests will enjoy a seasonal sweet with their matcha while watching the tea-serving process. The experience ends with each guest having the opportunity to make their own bowl of matcha, mastering the basics of tea making. You can enjoy two bowls of matcha and enjoy two kinds of sweets during our tea ceremony. We value our guests’ experience and feelings and we strive to provide memories our guests will treasure.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please let us know if you have any food allergies
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Tea ceremony by the tea master in Kyoto SHIUN AN

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $31.43
    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 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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