Workshops

Garden Teahouse: Private Tea Ceremony Experience

Duration

50 mins

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

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Discover serenity and tradition at Kyoto's century-old Garden Teahouse, where you get to partake in a Japanese tea ceremony amid idyllic gardens.

    • Immerse yourself in an hour-long authentic Japanese tea ceremony overlooking serene gardens in Kyoto, renowned as the birthplace of this tradition.

    • Master the art of whisking, scooping, and blending to whip up your own bowl of traditional matcha, guided by an English-speaking instructor.

    • Delve into the history of the tea ceremony and tea rituals with knowledgeable masters in a private session for an intimate and enriching experience.

    • Indulge in seasonal sweet delights from a city-famed confectioner while basking in the tranquility of this 100-year-old teahouse.

    • Did you know? In Japanese tea ceremonies, slurping tea is considered a sign of appreciation and expressing gratitude to the host.

    • 50-min Japanese tea ceremony experience

    • Matcha

    • English-speaking instructor

    • Tea-making ingredients

    • Seasonal sweets

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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