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Kyoto: Table style Tea Ceremony in a 100-Year-Old Machiya

By Éclat Japon
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £33 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Experience a traditional tea ceremony comfortably with chair seating
  • Taste premium matcha from a legendary, award-winning Uji tea farm.
  • Capture fun photos and videos with fans, umbrellas, and a Katana.
  • Master the art of whisking your own rich, frothy matcha.
  • Enjoy a Japanese calligraphy session and write your name in Kanji or Hiragana.

Activity location

    • Nara
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 711 Setomonochō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8052, Japan | Meeting Point & How to Recognize Us The Landmark: Look for a beautifully preserved, 100+ year-old traditional Kyoto townhouse (machiya) with a striking blue curtain at the entrance. How to Recognize Your Guide: Our welcoming staff will be dressed in traditional Kimono, waiting to greet you inside! Quick Transit Guide: By Taxi: Show the driver this address: 京都市伏見区竹中町通瀬戸物町711 (711 Setomonocho, Takenakacho-dori, Fushimi-ku) By Train (Closest Stations): Kintetsu Kyoto Sta. → Momoyama-Goryo-mae Sta. (15 min via Express) Keihan Gion-Shijo Sta. → Fushimi-Momoyama Sta. JR Kyoto Sta. → JR Momoyama Sta. Walking from the Stations: Walk through the Otesuji Shopping Arcade, turn right at the corner with Mizuho Bank / Rakuten Mobile shop, and walk for 2 minutes.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Small Group Tour Without Kimono

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Choose this option for a small group tour up to 8 people in one group.
This option does not include Kimono

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
£32.79 x 1 Adult£32.79
Total
Price is £32.79
Until Tue, 30 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Seasonal Japanese Sweets (Wagashi)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A seasonal tea flower arrangement (chabana) in the tokonoma, embodying the essence of Wabi-Sabi
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Complimentary Welcome Drinks (Sake, juice, or tea)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hands-on Matcha Making Lesson
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personalised Calligraphy Souvenir (Your name/favourite words in Kanji or Hiragana)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    An incense appreciation experience using historic burners to purify the room with your choice of fragrance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Kimono Rental (If option selected)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Discover Living History : Step inside a nostalgic, 100+ year-old traditional townhouse (machiya) that breathes the atmosphere of authentic local life. Take a stroll through the architecture to admire historic Buddhist and Shinto altars, along with timeless antiques.
.A Journey Through Tradition: Before entering the tea room, experience the beautiful ritual of purifying yourself at a stone basin in our garden—just like stepping into a peaceful Japanese shrine.
Engaging Storytelling: Discover the deep history, spirit, and manners of the tea ceremony through an easy-to-follow, visual PowerPoint presentation.
The Pinnacle of Matcha: Savour the ultimate bowl of matcha from Yoshida Meichaen, a legendary tea farm with the highest historical prestige in Uji. It is the only surviving farm from the “Uji Shichimeien” (the seven finest tea gardens designated by the shogunate in the 14th century). Cultivated using the traditional, rare “Honzu” shading method and meticulously hand-picked, this award-winning tea offers an unparalleled deep umami and noble aroma. Experience the very taste of history loved by shoguns and emperors.
The Perfect Photo Spot: Capture unforgettable memories. You are welcome to take photos and videos throughout our quintessential Kyoto garden and traditional house.
Relaxed & Accessible: No need to sit on the floor! Enjoy an authentic tea ceremony comfortably from a table and chair.
The Perfect Addition to Your Kyoto Itinerary:
Located in a charming southern district of Kyoto famous for its historic sake breweries, our venue is surrounded by fantastic dining and shopping options to enjoy before or after your experience.
Travelling is a breeze from our location:
Fushimi Inari Shrine: Just a 10-minute train ride away!
Osaka & Nara: Easily accessible in just 40 minutes by train.

Location

Activity location

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    • Nara
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 711 Setomonochō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8052, Japan | Meeting Point & How to Recognize Us The Landmark: Look for a beautifully preserved, 100+ year-old traditional Kyoto townhouse (machiya) with a striking blue curtain at the entrance. How to Recognize Your Guide: Our welcoming staff will be dressed in traditional Kimono, waiting to greet you inside! Quick Transit Guide: By Taxi: Show the driver this address: 京都市伏見区竹中町通瀬戸物町711 (711 Setomonocho, Takenakacho-dori, Fushimi-ku) By Train (Closest Stations): Kintetsu Kyoto Sta. → Momoyama-Goryo-mae Sta. (15 min via Express) Keihan Gion-Shijo Sta. → Fushimi-Momoyama Sta. JR Kyoto Sta. → JR Momoyama Sta. Walking from the Stations: Walk through the Otesuji Shopping Arcade, turn right at the corner with Mizuho Bank / Rakuten Mobile shop, and walk for 2 minutes.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 711 Setomonochō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8052, Japan | Meeting Point & How to Recognize Us The Landmark: Look for a beautifully preserved, 100+ year-old traditional Kyoto townhouse (machiya) with a striking blue curtain at the entrance. How to Recognize Your Guide: Our welcoming staff will be dressed in traditional Kimono, waiting to greet you inside! Quick Transit Guide: By Taxi: Show the driver this address: 京都市伏見区竹中町通瀬戸物町711 (711 Setomonocho, Takenakacho-dori, Fushimi-ku) By Train (Closest Stations): Kintetsu Kyoto Sta. → Momoyama-Goryo-mae Sta. (15 min via Express) Keihan Gion-Shijo Sta. → Fushimi-Momoyama Sta. JR Kyoto Sta. → JR Momoyama Sta. Walking from the Stations: Walk through the Otesuji Shopping Arcade, turn right at the corner with Mizuho Bank / Rakuten Mobile shop, and walk for 2 minutes.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan