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- German
- Japanese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Dutch
- Spanish
Step into a quiet evening in Kyoto.
While many famous sightseeing spots close at night,
this experience offers a rare opportunity to enjoy Japanese culture in a private setting.
Inside a historic ryokan, a special tea setting is carefully arranged in a spacious 20-tatami room, illuminated by traditional Japanese candles.
In this unique space, you will experience authentic kimono, tea ceremony, Zen meditation, and traditional Japanese culture — all in one evening.
This experience takes place in a room that is usually not open to the public.
This is a fully private experience, prepared exclusively for you.
We use a translation device to communicate in your preferred language, allowing smooth and comfortable interaction.
This is not a group activity, but a carefully prepared private cultural experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please inquire at the inn's Ryokufuusou front desk.
What to expect
At ZEN: Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto, enjoy a peaceful evening in a 20-tatami room lit by candlelight inside a traditional Kyoto ryokan.
This exclusive cultural activity includes:
• Kimono dressing and photo shoot , wearing a bridal uchikake or men’s haori with props like folding fans and swords, plus professional lighting
• Zen meditation to calm the mind in a serene space
• Tea ceremony demonstration , where you are welcomed as a guest, receive a bowl of matcha, and experience the flow of a traditional tea gathering
• Matcha whisking experience , where you make your own matcha
Photos are welcome throughout. Translator devices are available, so no Japanese is needed.
Location: Kyoto ryokan (private 20-tatami room)
Group size: 2 to 6 people
Advance reservation required
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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