Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House
ID: GYG551173-950692
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
45 min.
Description
Attend a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto and sample a master's tea along with a sumptuous sweet. Learn how to brew your own matcha and enjoy views of a Japanese garden.
Head to the tea house located in Sannenzaka and get ready to experience Japanese culture at its finest. Be greeted by your instructor and discover the established garden in which the tea house is located – a garden created by the famous landscape artist Ogawa Jihei VII.
Enjoy the view of the tranquil surroundings as you listen to a brief introduction and learn about the 500-year history behind this ceremony. Then watch an experienced tea master demonstrate the art of tea preparation before learning how to brew your own matcha.
Savor the experience as you sip on your freshly brewed matcha and get to taste a traditional Japanese sweet. Finally, pose for a photo with your group, using the verdant gardens as the perfect backdrop for your picture.
Highlights
- Marvel at an immaculate Japanese garden while sipping on matcha tea
- Experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional tea house
- Watch a tea master perform as they demonstrate the art of tea preparation
- Learn how to brew your own perfect tea and enjoy a bowl of matcha
- Savor a customary Japanese sweet and take home a photo of your experience
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
Head to the Japanese Garden and Tea Ceremony house.
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.
