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Kyoto tea and kimono ceremony in a traditional machiya townhouse
Kyoto tea and kimono ceremony in a traditional machiya townhouse
Kyoto tea and kimono ceremony in a traditional machiya townhouse
Kyoto tea and kimono ceremony in a traditional machiya townhouse
Kyoto tea and kimono ceremony in a traditional machiya townhouse

Kyoto tea and kimono ceremony in a traditional machiya townhouse

Japan-Kansai , Kyoto , Kyoto City
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  • Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto's historic machiya. Learn from a tea master and savour wagashi sweets. Reserve your spot today.
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Sightseeing Tours

Tour TypeShared tour
Transportation methodGet there on your own
Tour typesGuided tour
Meal arrangementWith Snacks
Sightseeing typeHistoric site tour
TransportWalking

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-What you can expect-
One of the most famous parts of Japanese traditional culture is the iconic tea ceremony. What better place to experience one for yourself than Kyoto, the city where most of the traditions started? And with this experience, there is no need to sit on the floor as everything is done at a table.

You'll stop by an authentic machiya wooden town house in Kyoto, which was built over 100 years ago. Learn the esteemed art of ceremony from a real tea veteran with 30 years of experience. Whisk your own tea like a professional as you learn all the ins-and-outs of the ceremony along with its rich history. Enjoy your tea in peace with traditional Japanese sweets called wagashi dressed in a kimono and embrace the tea culture of Kyoto in Kyoto with a local experiences expert. It's an opportunity to appreciate the artistry and mindfulness inherent in this time-honoured practice.

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Duration: Lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

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  • Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time

  • Meeting point description: Meet your host directly at the venue. A guide in a kimono will meet you at the store entrance. It is 20-minutes away by train from Kyoto Station, or a 6-minute walk from Momoyama Goryo-mae Station.(711 Setomonocho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8052)

  • Know in advance:The tea ceremony will be performed using chairs and tables instead of sitting on the floor

  • You'll need to arrive 30 minutes before the start of your tea ceremony experience to prepare for kimono dressing

  • For guests who are pregnant, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing a kimono, in consideration of your health and safety

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