Kyoto: Quiet and Graceful Tea Ceremony

Experience an exclusive tea ceremony in a tea master’s private home near the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Enjoy premium matcha, seasonal sweets, and the art of omotenashi in an intimate, authentic setting.
Step into a world of timeless refinement in the heart of Kyoto.
This exclusive experience takes place in the private residence of a Urasenke tea master, nestled beside the Kyoto Imperial Palace

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed into the home and invited to change into traditional tabi socks.

You will learn about the philosophy, etiquette, and health benefits of matcha, all explained in fluent English.

then you will enter into the serene chashitsu — a traditional tea room with tatami flooring — and take your place either in seiza (formal kneeling) or cross-legged, depending on your comfort.

The host will serve you a seasonal traditional Japanese sweet (omogashi) and provide a moment of quiet reflection. The tea master will then perform an authentic temae (tea-making ritual) using inherited utensils. You are invited to experienced the highest grade of matcha, prepared just for you.

At last you will enjoy delicate higashi (dry sweets) and learn about the significance of the tea utensils. With guidance from the master, you will have a special opportunity to whisk your own bowl of matcha — a gesture of harmony and self-awareness.

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.

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.