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Immerse yourself in the art of Japanese tea culture during a traditional tea ceremony set in a historic Kyoto teahouse with views of a serene garden designed by a master landscape artist.
Highlights
- Enjoy matcha while admiring a peaceful, traditional Japanese garden
- Watch a tea master perform the authentic tea ceremony
- Learn the steps to brew your own perfect bowl of matcha
- Savor traditional Japanese sweets made to complement the tea
- Take home a commemorative photo of your cultural experience
Full Description
Step into a peaceful corner of Kyoto at a traditional tea house located near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, in the historic Sannenzaka district. Begin your experience by entering a gate that leads to a stunning garden designed by renowned landscape artist Ogawa Jihei VII.
After being welcomed by your instructor, settle into the tranquil ambiance and listen to a brief introduction about the 500-year-old history and significance of the tea ceremony in Japanese culture.
Then, observe a tea master as they demonstrate the refined and graceful steps of matcha preparation. Following this, you will be guided in preparing your own bowl of matcha using traditional tools and methods.
Enjoy your freshly whisked tea along with a carefully selected Japanese sweet that complements the flavors of the matcha. After the ceremony, take a photo with your group in front of the elegant garden backdrop—a keepsake of this serene cultural encounter.
Pricing
From ¥6,000 per person
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Includes
- Authentic Japanese tea ceremony
- 2 bowls of matcha (1 prepared by the tea master, 1 made by you)
- Traditional wagashi (Japanese sweet)
- Souvenir photo
Meeting Point
Sakaguchian Tea House
Located 50 meters down Sannenzaka, near Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Enter through the large gate on the right-hand side. You will see the garden beyond. Walk straight 10 meters past the gate and turn left through the white gate to find the tea house.
Address:
3 Chome Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan
Reviews
“The tea ceremony was lovely, with beautiful surroundings and gardens. It was very interactive, and they provided comfortable seating for older participants. Highly recommended.”
“A wonderful experience in a stunning traditional setting. The guide explained the history well, and the ceremony was peaceful and elegant. Making our own tea added a great personal touch.”
“Intimate and well-organized. The host answered all our questions and made us feel welcome throughout.”
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