Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony - Small Group Experience
ID: GYG1151875-1790206
Categorie:
Land: Japan
Duur:
45 min.
Beschrijving
Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto. Learn the art of tea-making and enjoy the harmony of matcha and seasonal Japanese sweets.
Step into a peaceful traditional tatami room in Kyoto and discover the beauty of the Japanese tea ceremony.
This intimate cultural experience introduces you to the centuries-old art of matcha preparation, a ritual rooted in harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. Your knowledgeable host will explain the history and meaning behind each movement, helping you understand why the tea ceremony remains one of Japan’s most treasured traditions.
Begin by observing a graceful demonstration of the tea ritual. Then, under gentle guidance, prepare your own bowl of matcha using authentic tea ceremony tools. Learn how to whisk the tea properly and appreciate its flavor the traditional way.
Your experience also includes seasonal Japanese sweets selected to complement the matcha, allowing you to enjoy the balance of taste that is central to tea culture.
With a small group size, this experience offers a calm and personal atmosphere — perfect for first-time visitors to Japan.
Please note that kimono rental is not included in this experience. Guests are very welcome to attend wearing their own kimono if they wish.
Hoogtepunten
- Experience an authentic Kyoto tea ceremony in a traditional tatami room
- Learn the history, philosophy, and etiquette behind Japanese tea culture
- Make and enjoy your own bowl of matcha using traditional tools
- Relax in a peaceful small-group setting with personalized guidance
- Taste seasonal Japanese sweets carefully paired with matcha
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
Suitable for beginners
Conducted in a traditional tatami room
Experience the calm and serene atmosphere of a traditional tea ceremony
English explanations available for international guests
Kyoto Sushi Emon Address: 415 Tanaka-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
From Kyoto Station:
• Take city bus #6 (toward Gentaku) or #206 (toward Kitaoji Bus Terminal).
• Get off at Senbon Marutamachi.
• Walk about 3 minutes north to reach our building.
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From Nijo Station:
• Walk about 13 minutes north, or
• Take city bus #6 (Gentaku), #46 (Nishigamo Shako), #201 (Hyakumanben), or #206 (Kitaoji Bus Terminal).
• Get off at Senbon Marutamachi and walk 3 minutes north.
*Travelers are responsible for their own expenses to and from the meeting point.
INCLUDED
- Tea ceremony demonstration
- Tea making experience
- Traditional Japanese sweets
- English explanations
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Kimono rental is not included.
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
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Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.
