Totally Tea: Ceremony, 45-Minute Tasting, and Making Experience in Kyoto

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1 hour
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2 - 17 guests
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English
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Family-friendly, Couples, Wellness

Observe, savor, then brew at this special tea ceremony experience in Kyoto! Your host is one of Japan’s leading instructors and will guide you through this journey in the Japanese tea arts.

Highlights

  • Discover the history and culture surrounding Japanese tea

  • Learn from a professional who instructs at one of Japan’s leading tea ceremony schools

  • Enjoy a high-quality tea ceremony, tasting, and brewing experience

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Immerse yourself in the elegant world of the Japanese tea ceremony! This time-honored tradition has been steeped in elegance and culture for centuries. Participate in an authentic tea ceremony before learning how to make tea yourself.


Rooted in Zen Buddhism and celebrated in Kyoto, the ceremonial art of preparing matcha, a powdered green tea, will captivate your senses. Every move and gesture carries significance, and mindfulness lies at the core. Rie, your passionate host, will guide you through this exquisite and time-honored tradition.


Born and raised in Kyoto, Rie was working in a bank when she discovered the tea room as the ultimate relaxation spot. Now she's an expert in the art of the Japanese tea ceremony! Rie holds the title of 2nd Degree Instructor at Urasenke (1 of the 3 leading Japanese tea ceremony schools). In 2015, she founded her own tea ceremony experience business to share the authentic beauty of her culture.


During your experience, you’ll start by savoring organic matcha tea from Uji (Kyoto), thoughtfully brewed by Rie. Then you can try making tea, a hands-on and immersive experience! Satisfy your sweet tooth with a Japanese delicacy that perfectly complements the tea. For the ultimate touch of elegance, consider dressing in a classic kimono, embracing Japan's cultural heritage to the fullest.


Rie and her tea ceremony experiences have garnered recognition from Japan's House of Representatives and special guests invited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, making it the top choice for a shared tea ceremony experience.

What You Get

A tea ceremony, tasting, and brewing experience
Optional kimono-wearing package available
Transportation to and from the location
Hair styling service

Good To Know

  • Experience duration is approximately 45 minutes.
  • This is a group/shared experience
  • For guests who book the kimono option, please note that if you are late, you will not be able to dress in kimono and no refund will be given
  • Please arrive 20 min before the experience start time if you book the kimono option. Guests will wear kimono only during the tea ceremony
  • Please note that the kimono option does not include any hair arrangement service
  • Children must be at least 5 years old to join Shared Sessions

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Please meet your host near Kinkakuji-michi city bus stop. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Experience Location

Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.

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Rie Kuranaka
SinceAug 02, 2023
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5.0
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What will I learn during the tea ceremony experience?

You’ll discover the history and culture of Japanese tea, participate in an authentic tea ceremony, and learn how to brew matcha yourself under the guidance of a professional instructor.

Who will be guiding the tea ceremony?

Rie, a 2nd Degree Instructor at Urasenke and founder of her own tea ceremony experience, will lead the session and share her expertise in Japanese tea traditions.

Will I get to taste Japanese sweets with the tea?

Yes, the experience includes a Japanese delicacy that perfectly complements the matcha tea you’ll enjoy.

Can I try wearing a kimono during the experience?

Yes, guests have the option to dress in a classic kimono to fully embrace the cultural and aesthetic aspects of the tea ceremony.
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