WORLDWIDE · TEA CEREMONY EXPERIENCES
Somebody kneels, folds a cloth and turns the bowl so the good side faces you. These 15 sittings run from a 45-minute Kyoto lesson to a private hour with a maiko, priced and clear about how long you are on your heels.
Review of Kyoto’s 45-minute tea ceremony near Kiyomizu-Dera, with matcha-making, a garden setting, English guidance, pricing, and practical tips.
“This is an amazing experience! Definitely would recommend. Even though its locate on a busy street, the building itself is very peaceful and the vibe is sooo serene.”
Experience Kyoto’s matcha ritual at Jotokuji Temple with an English-speaking tea master, temple visit, sweets, and hands-on practice.
“This was a truly beautiful and serene experience! I highly recommend to anyone who is interested in experiencing a traditional tea ceremony.”
Learn the rituals of Kyoto tea ceremony with a licensed Urasenke master, make matcha, taste sweets, and add a kimono or candlelight session.
“Such a beautiful experience we got the kimono candlelight tea ceremony and it was perfect for me and my daughters. Thank you”
Learn the meaning of Japanese tea ceremony, make matcha with traditional tools, and enjoy sweets in a calm tatami room in Osaka.
“Lovely experience, the lady provided the right amount of info, we had a go ourselves making macha tea, worth it”
Learn matcha, calligraphy, tea etiquette, and Japanese customs in a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse with optional kimono rental.
“I booked the option to wear a kimono with your tea and it was really great. They have a nice variety of different kimonos to choose from and are super fast with helping you tinpot it on. They were super friendly and polite. The matcha tastes amazing and it was really interesting to learn how to properly enjoy your matcha.”
Learn the rituals of matcha in Kenrokuen Garden with wagashi sweets, English guidance, and hands-on tea preparation for $35.
“Good insight into Japanese tea ceremony rituals and culture”
Dress in a kimono, learn the customs of Kyoto’s tea ceremony, prepare matcha, and enjoy wagashi in a welcoming 90-minute experience.
“Amazing experience!! Definitely recommend. Everyone was so nice and the experience was excellent. Nothing bad to say.”
Learn the art, etiquette, and history of matcha in central Osaka with a small-group tea ceremony near Dotonbori.
“The tea ceremony was very interesting and interactive. The whole family enjoyed the ceremony, I would recommend it.”
Dress in a kimono, learn the meaning behind matcha rituals, and explore Asakusa with this hands-on 90-minute tea ceremony.
“This is really well worth it . The was in which they dressed us up in kimonos was amazing and we got to take lovely pictures. We got to learn many interesting facts about matcha from our tea ceremony guide .”
Wear a kimono, learn matcha, and explore Kyoto culture at Orizuruya Gion in a friendly small-group tea ceremony.
“The staff was 100/10. Girls was sooo sweet and kind. All process and tea ceremony was amazing. After that we went to city in kimonos. Unforgettable experience!! 🥰♥️”
Learn tea ceremony etiquette, make matcha, and wear a kimono in a 100-year-old Kyoto machiya near the Imperial Palace.
“A great introduction to the Japanese tea ceremony, including history and background. It was fun to learn about the etiquette of the ceremony and then actually make our own tea. The venue in a traditional Kyoto house was also lovely to experience.”
Make matcha with a Tokyo tea master, taste four Japanese teas and wagashi, and learn tea customs in a relaxed one-hour session.
“10/10 it was just me and my partner and we learnt so much last year”
Review of Kyoto’s 45-minute tea ceremony, with matcha making, seasonal sweets, practical tips, access details, and honest value advice.
“The team was nice, english fluent and the pkace beautiful.”
Make matcha in a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse with an English-speaking tea master, traditional sweets, and a small, relaxed group.
“Great experience : the guide gives to us very precise explanation. She is very cheerfull and nice I do recommend this lovely place”
Dress in a Kyoto kimono, learn tea ceremony etiquette, and prepare matcha with a tea master near Daitokuji and Imamiya Shrine.
“To close our 10 days vacation in Japan, we decided to go with a tea ceremony. Not any tea ceremony but a Kimono dressed tea ceremony. This really makes us immersed in the Japanese culture. We had a great time and learned to appreciate the delicate simplicity of sharing tea with friends. If you really want to know about the Japanese culture, this tea ceremony is a must.”
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