Kyoto Gion Tea ceremony & Wabi-sabi Walking Tour
- Visit some of the historical and iconic spots such as Kenninji Temple
- Learn about Japanese tea culture and Wabi-sabi with a local expert!
- Experience the authentic tea ceremony and enjoy drinking matcha with a small snack
Options
Walking Tour
Inclusions
Admission to: Walking Tour
English-speaking guide
Professional guide
Tea Ceremony Experience (Match and small seasonal snack served)
Entrance fee of 2 temples included
Photos taken during the tour
Exclusions
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-3
Children aged 16+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time. You will not be able to join the tour, get refund or rescheduled if you are late for the tour and missed the group.
There may be other participants.
This is a small group walking tour, the maximum participants will be 7 people
Please note that the tour might be cancelled in case of unsuitable weather for safety reasons
Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
You do not need to pay for the guide's food and drinks.
Free cancellation and reschedule is available until 24 prior to the tour starting time.
The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
Walking shoes
Meet-up point: Gion Shijo Station Exit 5 (in front of Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni)
Kawabatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0076, Japan
Please refer to the map for assistance
What's included in Kyoto Gion Tea ceremony & Wabi-sabi Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 13:30, meet up at In front of Izumo no Okuni Statue, right outside of Exit 5 of Gion-Shijo station (Keihan line). Meet the guide in front of Izumo no Okuni Statue, right outside of Exit 5 of GIon-Shijo station (Keihan line). Please come there by 10min before to start the tour on time..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 10 min(s), Guided tour, Gion Tsujiri
- [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Kennin-ji Temple
- [Attraction/experience] 10 min(s), Guided tour, Raku Studio Waraku
- [Attraction/experience] 10 min(s), Guided tour, Ishibe kōji road
- [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Guided tour, Kyoto Rakusai
- [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Entoku-in
- [Attraction/experience] 45 min(s), Guided tour, Tea Ceremony Chayu
- [Return] 17:00, at Tea Ceremony Chayu, The tour will end at Tea Ceremony Chayu
Our Favourites
In Japan, tea ceremony is more than just drinking tea—it’s about experiencing the essence of beauty. While we often associate beauty with outward appearances, in the tea ceremony, we appreciate the inner beauty of nature, which leads us to the concept of "Wabi-sabi."
Wabi-sabi is a traditional Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness, influenced by Zen Buddhism.
Our knowledgeable guides will lead you through Kyoto, sharing the philosophy and traditions of the tea ceremony, while letting you truly feel the essence of "Wabi-sabi." Join this tour to walk around the historical locations and experience an authentic tea ceremony with local experts!
Meet
Venues
- Gion Shijo Station
