Coffee & Tea

Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto

Learn traditional Japanese tea making from a licensed tea master and experience a tea ceremony with organic matcha tea and Japanese sweets in Kyoto.

Highlights

Discover the art of tea making from a tea master in Kyoto, and have some matcha in a traditional tea ceremony in a small group.
Immerse yourself in the culture by making English tea as you follow the instructions from your licensed instructor.
Enjoy a tea ceremony experience with sweets and green tea prepared by the master using utensils reflecting the seasons.
Fun Fact: Affluent merchants, powerful warlords, and scholars competed with each other to organize the most lavish and refined tea ceremonies during the 16th century.

Inclusions

45-min tea-making experience
Licensed tea master
Tea ceremony
Tea & traditional sweets

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

Making Tea the Traditional Way

Get an introduction to the refined art of the Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto through this tea-making experience. Upon arrival at the tea house, meet your instructor, a licensed tea master, and get to know the customs of the tea house. Your 45-min session will start with a brief on the history of making tea and how it emerged as an art form. Adorned with calligraphy from Urasenke school's 15th grand master, this experience has also been selected by many guests from Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

It's Tea Time!

Following the instructions of the tea master, learn how to make tea in the traditional style. Enjoy the traditional sweets to accompany your steaming hot cup of tea. Your instructor will perform the matcha tea (powdered green tea) making ceremony, demonstrating the proper techniques and etiquette involved in the process. The tranquil process will captivate you, and the taste of the perfect cup of matcha is sure to make your palette happy.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Chairs are available for guests who have difficulty sitting on the floor.

Restrictions

This tour can accommodate a maximum of 10 to 12 people in 1 group.
The experience is restricted for guests aged 3 and under.
Note that the following is not allowed during this experience: videography.

Timings

Daily: 11:45am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, & 4:45pm

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.