Attractions

Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Gion Wabi-sabi Walking Tour

Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Gion Wabi-sabi Walking Tour

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Overview

Duration

3h 30min

Languages

English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

In Japan, tea ceremony is more than just drinking tea—it’s about experiencing the essence of beauty. While we often associate beauty with outward appearances, in the tea ceremony, we appreciate the inner beauty of nature, which leads us to the concept of "Wabi-sabi."

Wabi-sabi is a traditional Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness, influenced by Zen Buddhism. Words like "matcha" and "tea ceremony" are frequently heard in Kyoto, where many tourists come to experience authentic tea culture.

Our knowledgeable guides will lead you through Kyoto, sharing the philosophy and traditions of the tea ceremony, while letting you truly feel the essence of "Wabi-sabi." This unique experience will leave a lasting impression you won’t forget!

What to remember

Important info

Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Out of respect for our other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time. You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.. The tour might be cancelled in case of unsuitable weather for safety reasons. . You do not need to pay for the guide's food and drinks. . Please note that there might be other participants. Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour. . Free cancellation and free reschedule is available until 24h prior to the tour starting time.. Tea ceremony experience can only accommodate those who are and older than 6 years old. You can bring children younger than that but one adult needs to be accompanying them outside the facility during the experience.

What's included

Entrance fee of 2 temples included. Photos during a tour. An english-speaking guide. Tea Ceremony Experience (Match and small seasonal snack served)

What's not included

Additional Food and Drinks

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

MagicalTrip Inc.

Meeting Point

In front of Izumo no Okuni Statue, right outside of Exit 5 of Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan line)