Traditional Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweets in Kyoto

4.9
(9 reviews)
Kyoto, Japan

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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Our tea ceremony experience is designed to be welcoming, approachable, and meaningful. While the traditional tea ceremony is often seen as formal and solemn, we aim to share its beauty in a comfortable and accessible way. Guests enjoy the experience seated on chairs, allowing anyone—including those unfamiliar with floor seating or with limited mobility—to participate with ease.

Throughout the session, you will explore the history of tea in Japan, learn how Zen philosophy shaped the heart of the tea ceremony, and observe authentic techniques performed up close by a tea master, allowing you to appreciate the subtlety and refinement of this art.

In the second half, you will savor carefully selected traditional sweets from long-established artisans and make your own bowl of matcha using premium tea sourced from a family-run farm. We conclude with a Q&A session to deepen your understanding.

We hope this experience becomes the beginning of your journey into Japanese tea culture.

What's Included

Japanese traditional sweets for tea ceremony selected by tea master
Hand out recipe for enjoying Matcha in your daily life
Matcha drink from local tea farm
Guidance for making Matcha, and history by tea master

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please come to the meeting point 5min before the experience starting time. The meeting point is located 5th floor of this building. Please come up to the meeting point with elevator.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step into the heart of Kyoto’s historic Gion district and discover the beauty of the Japanese tea ceremony in a modern way.
In this hands-on experience, you’ll learn how to prepare and enjoy matcha in a serene setting that reflects the elegance of traditional Kyoto culture.

Guided by a tea master who have many experience of tea ceremony(Sa do), you’ll witness the graceful rituals of chanoyu and then try it yourself — whisking your own bowl of matcha. Along the way, you’ll also hear stories about the history of tea, the spirit of omotenashi (hospitality).

Whether it’s your first time in Japan or you’re a returning traveler, this experience offers a rare chance to slow down, savor the moment, and take part in a centuries-old art form right where Kyoto’s heritage lives.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Japan Wonder Travel

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Historical Tours
Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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