Kyoto: Casual Tea Ceremony in 100-Year-Old Machiya House

Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and enter into the Japanese zen spirit during this casual tea ceremony in Kyoto. Find out how to make matcha at home.
"A wonderful activity to zen out from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto. Miki was a wonderful host, thank you for an amazing day!"

"Everything was very thoughtfully done and how she translated this ancient practice to make it accessible to foreigners was quite unique. She took the time and answer all our questions. The kids loved the experience as well. She is truly a beautiful soul."

"We had a beatifically elegant tea ceremony session with lots of education and thoughtful tips about etiquette. It was managed to be casual and friendly but also vert informative. Would recommend!"


Start your experience by exploring the charming Kyoto Machiya, a traditional townhouse built over 100 years ago. Sit down and relax on the tatami floor.

Meet your host with native level of English, who have learned in Omotesenke, one of the largest schools of tea ceremony in Japan. The host will demonstrate the ceremonial preparation of matcha, showing some of the host and guest etiquette. Experience the simplicity and ease of making matcha using a bamboo tea whisk, and immerse yourself in the peaceful process, embracing the Zen spirit.
You can also try a type of traditional Japanese sweets to accompany your matcha experience.

After indulging in the pleasure of matcha, explore the hidden aspects of the tea ceremony culture and the spiritual essence of Japan, found within its rituals, tools, and settings. You can buy matcha and sweets as souvenier and some of the utensils. The host also give you recommendations for shops where you can buy the utensils to recreate the ceremony at home.

See a wide selection of souvenirs handcrafted by Japanese artisans using traditional techniques. Just across the street lies a renowned traditional Japanese sweets shop that has been operating for 130 years, if you wish to feast on some delectable sweets to accompany your matcha.

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