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Matcha & Kyoto Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Japanese Home
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Experience Location
Duration
1.5 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
Accessibility
Family-friendly
Language
English
Other
Vegetarian, Pescetarian
Join an interactive tea ceremony experience near Fushimi Inari in Kyoto! Learn about the history of Japanese tea, witness a traditional ceremonial matcha demonstration, & then make a bowl of matcha.
Highlights
Experience a Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional home
Learn how to prepare & serve matcha tea
Enjoy 2 bowls of matcha & Japanese confectionaries
Learn the history of tea & Japanese tea ceremonies
This experience is engaging, educational, and interactive
Experience Details
Learn about the history of Japanese tea, witness a traditional ceremonial matcha demonstration, and then make a bowl of matcha at this interactive experience in Kyoto (near Fushimi Inari)! Led by a professional English-speaking guide, you’ll leave with a well-rounded knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony customs and skills to professionally prepare matcha at home.
Itinerary:
Introduction: Relax in a waiting room as your English-speaking instructor explains tea ceremony etiquette, manners, and customs
Japanese Garden: Walk around a quaint Japanese garden inside the home complex
Japanese Tea Room: Enter the tea ceremony room and take a seat on the tatami floor
History of Tea: Your instructor will teach you about the history of tea, Japanese tea ceremonies, and additional related information
Tea Ceremony: Enjoy traditional Japanese sweets and a ceremonial matcha demonstration
Make Matcha: Make and enjoy a bowl of matcha
Mihoko and her team, all Kyoto City Licensed Interpreter Guides, share a deep passion for cooking and diverse cuisines, infusing cultural richness into their classes. Besides cooking, they provide additional tours to fully immerse visitors in Kyoto's vibrant culture.
Your journey begins in a tranquil waiting room where your English-speaking instructor will run you through the itinerary and explain tea ceremony etiquette, manners, and customs. Following this, you’ll step outside to walk around the quaint Japanese garden before moving into the tea ceremony room. Once inside, you’ll receive a lesson in the history of tea, Japanese tea ceremonies, and customs. Then, you will savor some traditional Japanese sweets while watching a ceremonial matcha demonstration (after which you enjoy the freshly made matcha). After this, you’ll learn how to prepare matcha tea using a bamboo tea whisk, then sit back, relax, and enjoy your second bowl of matcha for the day.
Inclusions
An English-speaking guide
An authentic Japanese tea ceremony
Foods/Drinks: 2 bowls of matcha & traditional Japanese confectionaries
Exclusions
Transportation to/from the meeting point: If you’d like to use a taxi on the way home, we recommend booking one in advance
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
15mins walk from Fushimi Inari Taisha
(https://maps.app.goo.gl/GPppNBW3enVPb99o8)
Remarks
Age limitations: Children must be 8 years old or above to participate & children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/adult
Tea Ceremony: Available on Wednesday and Friday
Seating: If needed/desired, please let us know in advance if you prefer to use a chair for the tea ceremony instead of kneeling on the tatami floor
Dietary Requirements/Restrictions: Please let us know in advance
Photography is allowed, but please refrain from filming videos
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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Earliest available date: December 6, 2023
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Please note that the time is in Japan Standard Time.