Immerse yourself in the Japanese tea ceremony, a tradition rooted in Zen Buddhism and celebrated in Kyoto. In the art of preparing matcha (powdered green tea), every mindful gesture carries deep significance.Your host, Rie, a Kyoto native, is a second-degree instructor of the Urasenke School of tea ceremony. In 2015, she founded her own tea ceremony business to share the beauty of this traditional culture. During this experience, you'll savour organic matcha tea from Uji, brewed by Rie, followed by a hands-on tea-making lesson. Complement your tea with a traditional Japanese sweet.The experience features the tea ceremony, tasting, brewing, and kimono-wearing package.
Know in advance:
This is a shared experience
The kimono rental is for use only within the teahouse venue and cannot be worn outside
The kimono rental does not include any hair arrangement service
Please arrive 20 minutes before the experience start time to dress the kimono. Note that if you are late, you won't be able to wear the kimono and no refund will be provided
Hear about the history and culture of Japanese tea. Learn from a professional instructor of a leading tea ceremony school. Enjoy a high-quality tea ceremony, tasting and, brewing experience
Meet your host at Tea Ceremony Koto, a 1-minute walk from Kinkakuji-michi city bus stop. More details and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.