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Offered languages
- English
What makes this workshop different?
1. Chair-seated, season-themed tea ceremony inspired by Kyoto’s 4 season
2. Includes machiya tour in a 150-year-old Kyoto townhouse
3. Watch a live tea ceremony with clear English explanations
4. Top-grade matcha served with seasonal spring Japanese sweets
5. Small, calm group with time for photos, questions, and quiet reflection
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
- City Bus #203, 59 201, 5-minute walk from Imadegawa Jofukuji. - 19-minute walk from Exit 4 of Imadegawa Station (Subway Karasuma Line). - Located next to Honryu-ji Temple, direclty across From Tori Iwarou, a well-known restaurant famous for its chicken and egg rice bowl.
What to expect
Before the tea session, you will be introduced to the history and design of the machiya. You will discover how its traditional architecture and space are deeply connected to Japanese aesthetics and tea culture.
Seated comfortably on chairs, you will be guided step-by-step by a tea practitioner with 16 years of training. Your tea is served with top-grade, practitioner-only matcha and beautiful seasonal plant-based (halal-friendly) Japanese sweets.
【90 min】
You will prepare matcha yourself using traditional utensils at a rare "Misonodana" tea shelf and drink the tea you have made. This hands-on experience allows you to engage more deeply with the graceful movements and meaning of Japanese tea.
【45 min 】
The tea is prepared by the instructor. This option is ideal for guests with limited time or those who prefer a more relaxed experience.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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