Kyoto tea and kimono ceremony in a traditional machiya townhouse

711 Setomonocho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8052, Kyoto, Japan
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Duration
1h 30min
Languages
English
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What To Expect

One of the most famous parts of Japanese traditional culture is the iconic tea ceremony. What better place to experience one for yourself than Kyoto, the city where most of the traditions started? And with this experience, there is no need to sit on the floor as everything is done at a table.You'll stop by an authentic machiya wooden town house in Kyoto, which was built over 100 years ago. Learn the esteemed art of ceremony from a real tea veteran with 30 years of experience. Whisk your own tea like a professional as you learn all the ins-and-outs of the ceremony along with its rich history. Enjoy your tea in peace with traditional Japanese sweets called wagashi dressed in a kimono and embrace the tea culture of Kyoto in Kyoto with a local experiences expert. It's an opportunity to appreciate the artistry and mindfulness inherent in this time-honoured practice.

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Important info

Know in advance:

  • The tea ceremony will be performed using chairs and tables instead of sitting on the floor
  • You'll need to arrive 30 minutes before the start of your tea ceremony experience to prepare for kimono dressing
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What's included
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Drinks. Use of equipment. Snacks
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Highlights

You'll visit a real machiya, a traditional wooden town house with authentic Japanese architecture. There's the chance to experience a genuine table and chair tea ceremony in a historic setting. You can dress in a beautiful kimono to participate in the tea ceremony the traditional way. The experience offers a deep cultural immersion into one of Japan's most revered traditions

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Meeting Point

Meet your host directly at the venue. A guide in a kimono will meet you at the store entrance. It is 20-minutes away by train from Kyoto Station, or a 6-minute walk from Momoyama Goryo-mae Station.