The Art of Mindful Living: Tea Ceremony in Kyoto

4.9
(16 reviews)
Kyoto, Japan

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

You can enjoy Japanese tea ceremony in a Japanese old residence. You can enjoy delicious matcha and Japanese sweets in a historical atmosphere and you can try making matcha.

1)Explanation (History, Effects of matcha, The types of matcha and Japanese tea, How to drink matcha)
2)While the tea ceremony, you can enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets.
3)Please try making matcha by yourself.

【Five recommended points】
1. We use organic Ujimatcha made in Kyoto
2. Food allergy and vegan available
3.Kimono rental option available
4.Private session available(Please contact us before booking.)
5.Cocoa for children instead of matcha

Chairs are provided.

If you want to try kimono as an option, it costs 4000yen.

【Special option for private tea ceremony experience 】
The guests can use Japanese traditional umbrella and imitation sword.(Only for taking pictures.)

■The maximum number of participants for group sessions is 6, but we can accommodate sessions with more than 6 participants.

Example Menu

Dessert

Japanese sweet cake

You can choose different kind of Japanese sweet cake, traditional cake made with sweet red bean paste or fresh fruit daifuku.

What's Included

Snacks
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

【Access by bus】 ◎5 min. walk from Omuro-Ninnaji bus stop. ◎5 min. walk from Fukuoji bus stop. 【Access by Randen Railway】 5 min. walk from Omuro Ninnaji Sta. 【By bicycle】There is a bicycle parking lot.  【By car】There is a parking and please tell me in advance.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

You can enjoy the Japanese tea ceremony at a Japanese old house.
There is a room for Japanese tea ceremony and beautiful Japanese garden.
1) I explain about the tea ceremony and how to drink matcha.
2 )You can enjoy Japanese sweet cake and matcha while watching the tea ceremony.
3) Let's try making matcha tea by yourself.

■Rental kimono option : ¥4000
(while the tea ceremony)
Rental hakama option :¥8000
Baby romper-type kimono (rental) :¥600
Undershirt rental ¥200

■We don't do hair set and make up but prepare hair accessories for guests of rental kimono to use freely.

■You can choose Japanese sweet cake with traditional bean paste or fresh fruit daifuku. One sweet is already included in the price.
If you want to try both, additional fee is ¥500 per person.
We accommodate food allergies, vegan.

■You can enjoy taking photos during the tea ceremony. Also before the tea ceremony, you can enjoy it in the beautiful garden.(In case of rain, please take photos while holding an umbrella. Please understand that it is not possible to take photos while wearing a kimono without an umbrella and getting wet in the rain.)

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Participation with infants or small children will be a private session rather than a group session. (Private session fees are required separately.) Please inquire before making a reservation.
  • You can enter the premises with a stroller, but you cannot bring it inside the building.
  • You can book it as a private session.
Supplied by maiyuur culture retreat

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Cancellation Policy

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