Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Lesson Experience

About This Experience

Experience the real traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn about the history and the different tea-making methods from an English-speaking tea master from Urasenke, the biggest tea school in Japan.

Highlights

• Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony
• Hear about the history and spirit role of the tea ceremony from a tea master
• Learn how to make tea according to the rules of the tea ceremony

What's Included

• ✓ 2 flavors of Japanese green tea
• ✓ Traditional Japanese sweets

Not Included

• Hotel pick-up
• Hair setting
• Kimono (can be selected as add-on)

Good to Know

• If you reserve the Kimono add-on, it is necessary to come 20 minutes before the start time of the tea ceremony (A reservation is necessary, as it is difficult to add a kimono suddenly when you arrive)
• There is no dress code for this activity
• Calling a taxi after the exercise is impossible because the taxi companies won’t get on the phone immediately. A big taxi stand is just in front of the activity location. It usually open around 5:30 PM
• If you might have difficulty sitting on floor, please inform the supplier and they will be able to provide chairs
• This tour is recommended for those who wish to learn Japanese traditional culture, as it offers the full version of the thin tea ceremony as opposed to a simplified version customized for foreign tourists. To help everyone understand rules, we have prepared short videos showing what not to do during the tea ceremony. Please watch them before your visit to avoid misunderstandings : https://teaceremony-kyoto.com/information/3240

Meeting Point

•Please enter from the sliding door with the orange curtain at the building. If you reserve the Kimono add-on, please arrive 20 minutes early. • 1-minute walk from Kinkakuji-Michi city bus stop • 10-15 minutes by Kyoto city bus 204 or 205 from Kitaoji subway station • 10-15 minutes by Kyoto city bus 204 or 205 from JR Enmachi • 1-minute walk from the gate of Kinkakuji-temple. Look next to the parking area for bicycles if you are visiting Kinkakuji-temple.