Japanese Tea & Zen: Private Ceremony & Tasting in Kyoto

Organized by Rie Kuranaka
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Duration
1 hour
Number of Guests
1 - 13 guests
Accessibility
Family-friendly
Language
English
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Wear kimono, Private Experience

Join this professionally-led private tea ceremony in Kyoto for an introduction to Japanese tea culture. Includes a tea ceremony, tea-making experience, along with high-quality tea & sweets.

Highlights

  • Private experience

  • Learn the history and culture surrounding Japanese tea

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

  • A high-quality tea ceremony, tasting, and brewing experience

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

Experience Details

Step back to the days of the samurai and experience the elegance of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony! Your passionate host, Rie, will guide you as you try two types of powdered green tea, accompanied by fresh sweets and dried traditional treats from renowned Kyoto shops. You can even don a kimono to add a touch of extravagance!


Born and raised in Kyoto, Rie found solace in the tea room, eventually becoming an expert in the art of the Japanese tea ceremony. As a 2nd Degree Instructor at Urasenke, one of the three leading tea ceremony schools, and a certified Master of Wearing Kimonos, she brings a wealth of knowledge and authenticity to the experience. In 2015, Rie founded her own tea ceremony experience business to share the authentic beauty of her culture with visitors from overseas!


Rooted in Zen Buddhism and celebrated in Kyoto, the ceremonial art of preparing matcha, a powdered green tea, will captivate your senses. Every gesture carries profound meaning, and mindfulness is at its core. Not only will you get the opportunity to experience making a light tea, but you'll also get the chance to witness the making of a thicker, more ritualistic tea. Since this is a private session, feel free to snap as many photos as your heart desires.


Discover the captivating tea ceremony, where ancient traditions spring to life! With Rie as your expert guide, you'll soak in unforgettable moments and fall in love with this exquisite Japanese art.

Inclusions

  • Tea ceremony experience

  • Tea-making experience

  • Japanese sweets (wagashi)

  • Kimono (optional)

Exclusions

  • Transportation to and from the location

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at Tea Ceremony Koto, a 1-minute walk from Kinkakuji-michi city bus stop. More details and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Remarks

  • The experience lasts approximately 45 minutes

  • Please arrive 20 min before the experience start time if you book the kimono option.

  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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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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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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