Tea Ceremony Experience in Traditional Kyoto Townhouse
Recently matcha green tea has become popular all around the world. Matcha plays an important role in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. However, learning about Japanese tea ceremony means much more than just learning to make matcha.
Why was this a necessary practice of samurais and monks in times past? Why is the "ceremony" still carried on today? Come, step into the world of profound spirituality and set your soul free.
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Introduction: You will learn the basic concepts and ideas of tea ceremony. You will also learn how to behave in a tea room and appreciate its decoration.
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The Way of Tea: You will watch a demonstration of the way of tea. We think you will enjoy the quiet and serene atmosphere.
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Hands-on: Make your own tea! We will tell you how to drink it, and also serve you a specially selected Japanese cake.
*Please arrive on time. We cannot allow latecomers to join a session once it has started. *Please refrain from bringing children under the age of 6.
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Tea Ceremony Experience in Traditional Kyoto Townhouse
What's included in Tea Ceremony Experience in Traditional Kyoto Townhouse
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ami Kyoto
It is a unique opportunity to be able to spend time inside a traditional machiya or Japanese townhouse. Kyoto was once filled with these simple wooden houses. Ours is about 80 years old and we think you'll agree it is still beautiful. Please come and immerse yourself in a quaint, yet elegant space.
Inclusions
- A bowl of matcha green tea
- Japanese sweets
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- ●From Kyoto Station 1. Take City Bus #9 at Bus Stop B1 and get off at Horikawa Matsubara → 5-minute walk. 2. Take City Bus #6 or #206 (to Shijo Omiya: ◎east-to-west route, not to Kiyomizu & Gion: ×west-to-east route) at Bus Stop A3 and get off at Omiya Matsubara → 5-minute walk.
