


Experience
4.7 from 49 travelers
Step into a peaceful, authentic tea ceremony experience in a traditional Kyoto machiya over 130 years old.
Step into a peaceful, authentic tea ceremony experience in a traditional Kyoto machiya over 130 years old. In this intimate small-group session, you will learn the meaning, history, and philosophy behind Japanese tea culture in a clear and approachable way. Your host will guide you through each step of the ceremony, explaining the etiquette and spirit of tea. Watch a graceful tea ceremony performed by your host, then experience it for yourself by preparing matcha using traditional tools. Enjoy high-quality Kyoto matcha paired with carefully selected traditional Japanese sweets in a calm, non-touristy setting that many guests describe as one of the most memorable cultural experiences in Kyoto.
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