Kyoto Gion: Tea Ceremony Experience in a Traditional House
ID: GYG1120174-1727263
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
45 min.
Description
Experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional townhouse in Kyoto’s Gion district. Learn about the history of the tea ceremony and make your own bowl of matcha.
Experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional townhouse in Kyoto’s Gion district. Feel the spirit of omotenashi (Japanese hospitality) and the beauty of wabi-sabi as you make your own bowl of matcha.
Choose your favorite tea bowl from several beautiful designs and learn about the history of the tea ceremony. Watch the instructor’s demonstration (temae) and enjoy a traditional sweet.
Try making your own bowl of matcha. The instructor will carefully explain in both Japanese and English, so even first-time visitors and guests from abroad can join with confidence.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the spirit of omotenashi and the beauty of wabi-sabi
- Learn about the history of the tea ceremony and watch a demonstration
- Choose your favorite tea bowl from several beautiful designs
- Enjoy a traditional higashi (sweet) and make your own bowl of matcha
- Experience a tea ceremony in a traditional Japanese house in Gion
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress code is casual
Activity is popular among beginners and international guests
It’s about a 2-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine (Kyoto City Bus, Gion stop).
Walk south along Higashioji Street, then turn east at the third street. It’s the first house on the corner.
You’ll see a traffic light at the third intersection — that’s your landmark.
INCLUDED
- Tea ceremony experience
- Instructor demonstration
- Traditional sweet
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the location
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
