Kyoto Gion Tea ceremony & Wabi-sabi Walking Tour
ID: GYG813380-1295958
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Experience tea ceremony deeply after visiting several historical spots related with Wabi-sabi, Japanese aesthetic sense.
We Japanese people think Tea ceremony is not just drinking tea itself, is for feeling about the essencial of the beauty in Japan. If we say "beauty", we will think about the outlook beauty from something, but in the tea ceremony, we will appreciate the inside beauty from the nature.
”Matcha” and ”Tea ceremony” are one of the most frequently heard words in Kyoto.
So many tourists from oversees come to Kyoto to have experience Tea ceremony and drinking real authentic matcha here.
We Magical Trip tour guides who have knowleage about the teaceremony and the background of philosophy about the tea ceremony will take you to walk throgh the center of kyoto to see, touch and feel the authentic utensils of tea ceremony.
Of course the guides will explain about the essencial of the tea ceremony, but the most unique part of this tour is letting you feel the essencial about the word "wabi-sabi" by yourself.
After you feel the meaning of the "wabi-sabi" throgh the whole process of the tour, you will never forget about this experience of tea ceremony!
After meeting at Gion-Shijo Station, we will stroll through the historical district of Gion, visiting a famous matcha shop and the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, where a local guide will explain the history of the tea ceremony.
Admire wabi sabi tea bowls at a traditional pottery shop, view Japanese paintings and karesansui (dry landscape zen garden) at a quiet temple, and learn and feel about wabi sabi from your guide and many Japanese art works!
Based on the knowledge of Wabi-Sabi learned through the city walk, you will experience tea ceremony under a tea master at last. Choose a tea bowl according to season and taste, enjoy Japanese sweets, and immerse yourself in the deep culture of matcha green tea and the tea ceremony.
Highlights
- Visit some historical spots with a local guide such as the oldest Zen temple
- Learn about Japanese tea culture and Wabi-sabi with a local guide
- Experience authentic Tea ceremony and enjoy drinking matcha with a small snack
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Out of respect for our other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
Please note that if you are late for more than 15 minutes than meeting time (10 mins before the tour starting time), you will not be able to join the tour, get refund or rescheduled.
The tour might be cancelled in case of unsuitable weather for safety reasons.
You do not need to pay for the guide's food and drinks.
Please note that there might be other participants
Gion Shijo Station, right outside of Exit 5, in front of Izumo no Okuni Statue
A guide will be holding a orange signboard saying "Magical Trip Tour"
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
