1h
Description
Experience the rare opportunity to step inside a traditional Kyoto machiya, a wooden Japanese townhouse, and immerse yourself in the uniquely Japanese culture of the tea ceremony. In a small group of no more than six people, learn the basic concepts and ideas of tea ceremony, as well as the required etiquette. Watch a demonstration of the way of tea, then make your own. Your instructor guides you in how to drink it and also serve you a traditional Japanese cake.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the uniquely Japanese tradition of the tea ceremony
- Small-group tour, limited to 6, ensures a more personal experience
- High-quality matcha green tea from an Uji City tea farm and traditional sweets from a famous Kyoto confectioner
- Choose from multiple start times to best suit your schedule