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Offered languages
- Japanese
- English
Experience tea ceremony in a traditional machiya townhouse on Kyoto’s historic Ninenzaka street, with views of Ichinenzaka from the upstairs tatami room. In a small group of up to six guests, learn about Japanese culture, tea room etiquette, and the meaning behind the ceremony through clear explanations in English. Watch your host prepare tea, then whisk your own matcha and enjoy it with a Japanese sweet, with time to ask questions along the way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is on the second floor of Grapevine Cafe, in the traditional machiya townhouse on the corner across from Park Hyatt Kyoto. Please enter the cafe and let the staff know you are here for the Charaku tea ceremony. Please do not use the intercom.
What to expect
In a tatami room, your English-speaking host will introduce the history of matcha, tea utensils, and tea room etiquette. Watch a tea ceremony demonstration and learn about the meaning behind its movements.
Then use a bamboo whisk to prepare your own bowl of matcha. Enjoy it with a Japanese sweet and ask questions about tea and Japanese culture.
The experience lasts approximately one hour. No previous tea ceremony experience is needed.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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