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Private Tea Ceremony Next to a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Location

Kyoto

Duration

1 hour

Number of Guests

1 - 14 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly

Language

Japanese, English

Other

Gluten-free, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Private Experience

Experience a private traditional tea ceremony in a 100-year-old building overlooking a beautiful Japanese garden.

Highlights

Traditional Japanese house with a garden view

Private tea ceremony for groups of up to 14 people

Optional Kimono rental is available for an immersive experience!

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

Host will donate 10 meals

Experience Details

East Kyoto is known for its temples, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ryoan-ji, famous for its zen rock garden. Zen is an essential cornerstone of Japanese culture, and one of the best ways to experience this practice is by attending a traditional tea ceremony. Conveniently located next to the zen temple of Ryoan-ji, this tea house offers a private tea ceremony in an unbeatable location. The building is over 100 years old and features a stunning Japanese-style garden. The delicate balance of the house and the surrounding greenery make an ideal place for a zen experience. The tea ceremony is a peaceful, restorative art that will fully immerse you in Japanese zen culture. Learn all about the culture and history of the tea ceremony while enjoying the beautiful view and peaceful atmosphere. Your host will guide you through the ceremony, and you’ll get a chance to make your own bowl of matcha, Japanese frothy green tea, with a bamboo whisk.

Inclusions

Private tea ceremony demonstration

Traditional sweets

Opportunity to make your own bowl of matcha

Exclusions

Transportation to and from the venue

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

The tea garden is across the road from Ryoan-ji temple. Detailed instructions will be shared in the booking confirmation.

Remarks

This experience takes 50 minutes in total

Photos without flash are allowed

Short videos are allowed, but filming the experience in its entirety is not

If you are interested in renting a kimono please inform us in advance so we can arrange an appointment for you. Please note that this is an additional fee.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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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