Kyoto: Tea Ceremony & Matcha Preparation Experience Kyoto: Small Group Tea Ceremony
ID: GYG441136-794976
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
45 min.
Description
Step inside a traditional machiya to explore the refined world of matcha. Enjoy seasonal sweets, experience the charm of an authentic tea ceremony, and discover the art of preparing matcha.
Take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and discover the beauty of this centuries-old ritual. Learn from your host about the intricacies that make the tea ceremony a unique and special event. Before you go, try your own hand at making a bowl of frothy matcha with guidance from your host.
Begin your experience at a traditional machiya in Kyoto's Higashiyama district. As you settle in, the host and instructor for the ceremony will provide a brief introduction to the world of matcha. Hear about the utensils used, the steps of the ceremony, and the importance of the room's decoration.
Next, watch as the tea ceremony begins and nibble on a seasonal sweet with your tea while you chat with the host. Feel free to ask questions about the three schools of tea ceremony or other things about Japanese culture. Then, try frothing up your own bowl of matcha with the host's help.
Highlights
- Enjoy the flavor sensation of locally produced sweets and matcha grown in Kyoto
- Master the basics of making the perfect bowl of matcha with help from your host
- Immerse yourself in the world of matcha in a traditional Kyoto tearoom
- Gain a deeper understanding of Kyoto's culture through a tea ceremony
- Discover the intricate aspects of the tea ceremony, from utensils to room layout
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Chairs and tables are available for guests who find it difficult to sit on the floor
Non-flash, still photography is permitted during the workshop
The tearooms are located upstairs. For those with mobility impairments, the Garden Teahouse is wheelchair accessible
Infants and babies are more than welcome
If you plan to come with an interpreter, please book a private tea ceremony (so as not to disrupt other guests)
Kimono rental is available for an additional fee, but it is not necessary to dress in a kimono. Please come as you are
Accompanying tour guides may wait in the waiting room where Wifi and refreshments are available
Restroom facilities are available
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
We are located down an alley that branches from the main thoroughfare of Ninenzaka in Higashiyama. The simplest way to find us is to head to the Park Hyatt hotel. Opposite the hotel is a Studio Ghibli store. The alleyway is located just to the left of the store.
Flower Teahouse is a short walk from the famous sites of Kiyomizu-dera, Kodai-ji, Yasaka-jinja, Maruyama Park, Chion-in, and Gion. The city centre is easily accessible, with buses running along Higashi Oji, a major road 10 minutes from the teahouse. For those who don't mind walking, the city centre can be reached in about 25 minutes, through the geisha district of Gion.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
