Authentic Tea Ceremony near Golden Pavilion Kyoto
What Guests Love
- Hands‑on tea making
- Traditional ceremony experience
- Fun and informative
Guests say the experience feels authentically traditional, letting participants make their own tea while learning the ceremony’s steps. The hands‑on approach is highlighted as a memorable way to engage with the culture, especially as a refreshing break from summer heat. Reviewers describe the session as both fun and informative, noting the overall quality of the guidance and the enjoyable atmosphere.
What to Expect
Experience Japanese traditional tea ceremony with these are 3 steps for beginners' lesson.
We will explain the meanings of each tea utensil or movement, which changes according to the season (every month). This is the best place for you to learn the authentic Japanese culture.
1. Introduction of Japanese tea ceremony
- History of the tea ceremony
- Where does matcha tea come from, How to make it
- What’s the keyword to represent the spirit of tea ceremony
- What’re the 3 items we need to bring for attending the tea ceremony
2. Watch a traditional way of tea and have matcha tea & sweets
- You will join the authentic tea ceremony as a guest. It’s one of the unique parts of us
- It’s not just watching the demonstration
3. Try making matcha tea by yourselves
- How to whisk the matcha tea make it different
- The taste of Matcha changes by the amout of the powdered green tea, water, and the water temperature
In the real tea ceremony, guests never whisk by their selves, but here you will try making your own powdered green tea by using traditional utensils. Host will help you whisking milder powdered green tea.
Menu
- 2 bowls of matcha tea
- Japanese traditional sweets made of sugar, rice powder, bean paste (sometimes agar)
Schedule
The experience takes 45 minutes.
The class sessions (Starting time - Ending time)
- 11:45 am - 12:30 pm
- 1:00 pm- 1:45 pm
- 2:15 pm - 1:00 pm
- 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
- 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
Please wait in the waiting room if you arrive early.
Schedule example:
- 11:45 am: Meet at the tea house
- 11:50 am: Introduction and enjoy the ceremony
- 12:30 pm: End of the experience
Meeting Point
Please meet at the tea house on time, please wait in the waiting room if you arrive early.
Address: No.37, Nishi Goshonouchi-cho, Kinugasa Kita-ku, Kyoto. It's 1minute walk from Golden Pavilion.
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Confirmation
You will receive the confirmation of your booking within 24 hours.
Free Cancellation
Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.
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