Experience an exclusive and authentic tea ceremony inside a tea master’s private home near the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
Enjoy premium matcha, seasonal sweets, and the serene atmosphere of omotenashi — Japanese hospitality — in a refined and intimate setting.
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- Private tea ceremony in a traditional Urasenke-style setting
- Conducted in fluent English by the tea master or a translator
- Limited availability ensures a personalized and intimate experience
- Highest-grade matcha and artisan Japanese sweets
- Located just steps from the Kyoto Imperial Palace
Full Description
Step into a world of timeless grace at this exclusive tea ceremony held in the private residence of a Urasenke tea master, located beside the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed into the tea master’s home and invited to change into traditional tabi socks, provided as part of the experience.
Your host will explain the philosophy, etiquette, and health benefits of matcha in fluent English. You’ll then be guided into the serene chashitsu — a tatami-floored tea room — where you can sit in seiza (kneeling) or cross-legged, depending on your comfort.
The ceremony begins with the serving of seasonal omogashi (traditional Japanese sweets), followed by a moment of quiet reflection. Watch as the tea master performs temae, the formal tea-making ritual, using elegant, inherited utensils. You’ll be served a bowl of premium matcha, carefully prepared for you.
After enjoying a serving of delicate higashi (dry sweets), you’ll have the rare opportunity to whisk your own bowl of matcha under the guidance of the tea master — a meditative practice that embodies harmony and mindfulness.
This experience is suitable for both individuals and families, including children, who wish to explore a deeper cultural connection through one of Kyoto’s most graceful traditions.
Pricing
From ¥6,020 per person
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What’s Included
- A bowl of premium matcha prepared by the tea master
- Seasonal omogashi (traditional Japanese sweet)
- Higashi (dry Japanese sweet)
- A second bowl of matcha, whisked by yourself
- Tabi socks (traditional Japanese split-toe socks)
Meeting Point
Omotenashi Tea Ceremony
450-1 Sanbongicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto 604-0871, Japan
Located just 3 minutes on foot from Marutamachi Subway Station.
Walk east, then turn right (south) on Higashinotoin Street. Walk about 30 meters.
+81 90-1072-7776
Reviews
“A truly beautiful and calm experience.”
A wonderful experience with a very kind and attentive instructor. We also enjoyed this with our children, and he was incredibly welcoming and helpful.
“A special memory in Kyoto.”
Excellent experience and highly recommended! A truly evocative ceremony and the young man was kind and helpful throughout.
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