Sencha-do the Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop in Kyoto: Brew your own tea with a master
4.8
21 Ratings
Kyoto
Experience the art of Sencha-do, the Japanese tea ceremony, in Kyoto. Learn to brew delicious tea with a master and get hands-on with the utensils. Capture memories with unlimited photos.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Eastern Awa Style (Gyokusuien) - Nestled among the historic shrines and peaceful landscapes of Kyoto, a haven of tranquility invites you to immerse yourself in the senchado tradition.\n\nSenchado, the Japanese tea ceremony that celebrates sencha tea leaves, provides a deep insight into the nation’s esteemed cultural past. During your visit, you will observe a senchado tea ceremony, receive instruction on the preparation and presentation of sencha tea, and savor the sencha you’ve crafted alongside traditional wagashi sweets.\n\nExperience sequence:\nA sencha tea ceremony exhibition\nInstruction on the preparation and presentation of sencha tea\nRelish in the sencha tea you’ve prepared with wagashi (Japanese confections)\n\nLearn How to Prepare and Serve Sencha Tea:\nAfter watching the ceremony, you’ll have the opportunity to partake in this revered custom. With the tea master’s mentorship, you’ll master the delicate process of preparing and presenting sencha tea. Senchado is a ceremonious and sophisticated art that focuses on the meticulous preparation and offering of sencha tea, which is derived from steamed leaves. The practice of senchado is characterized by its precision, meticulous attention to detail, and a profound reverence for the tea’s aesthetics and taste.
What's Included
- Enjoy refreshing green tea
- Taste traditional Japanese sweets
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Would you like to brew your own delicious tea?
In most tea ceremony workshops, you are not allowed to handle tea utensils. However, in the hands-on classes we host, you can actually touch the utensils and learn the process of brewing tea from scratch.
The instructor is a master of the Higashi Abe school. They have taught many students, so they will gently and carefully teach you how to make tea.
You are also welcome to take as many pictures as you like to make your experience memorable. We hope you will make your trip to Japan a memorable and enjoyable one.
Location
東阿部流（雅翠庵）
The meeting place will be on site. There is a machiya on the corner, heading north from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. That will be the classroom. Please look for the signboard at the entrance of the school.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(21 Ratings)
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Rebecca_k
Apr 23, 2024
A great hands on experience! - we Had a wonderful time! Learned a great deal and enjoyed the hands on experience. Definitely recommend for families, couples, or solo travelers.
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Robff
Apr 19, 2024
Perfect introduction - Friendly host who found a great balance between information and experience. Great introduction to sencha do. Recommend for those wanting to a quieter japan
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Ulrike_j
Apr 10, 2024
Great experience - It was a great way to spent the afternoon learning about the Sencha-do Japanese Tea Ceremony. We were amazed how many different tea ceremonies exist and how long it takes to learn them.
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Fearisthemindkiller7
Feb 3, 2024
This was a highlight of our 10 day trip to Japan - This experience exceeded my expectations. Our host was so friendly and knowledgeable, and made it really engaging. We already bought a tea set so we can have our own tea ceremony at home.
10/10 would go back - and the tea was great too :D
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Alecs892
Nov 22, 2023
Gained Rewarding Knowledge - Very fulfilling experience! I learned a lot, not just about how the ceremony is conducted but Japanese culture and history explaining why, thanks to the instructor (friendly and communicated everything clearly).
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Patricio_d
Nov 5, 2023
Awsome Sencha learning! - The studio was very traditional and Kyo was a great teacher, very patient and respectful of their traditions
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Jack
Oct 10, 2023
Loved It - My friend and I had a really enjoyable time. Being able to chat and ask questions to the host throughout the ceremony made it even more interesting. The read was delicious too!
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Mikko_k
Sep 22, 2023
A refreshing moment of deep culture - We found the tea school easily by the advice from the host. We were touring the Kitano area and close to the great Kitano Tenman Shrine there is the Kyoto branch of Higashiaberyu Sencha school. We were greeted by the young master (wakasoushou) of the school himself. He had specifically travelled from Tokyo to instruct us. In the waiting room we received cooling cold tea and were treated to a short video explanation of the history of this special tea ceremony. Afterwards, we received a demonstration of a casual and enjoyable Sencha ceremony. After that, a hands on workshop for brewing the tea was conducted and we enjoyed a chance to ask questions and received certificates for completing the workshop.
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T387chme
Sep 14, 2023
Amazing Experience - We learned so much and had so much fun I’d highly recommend for anyone looking to learn more about this part of Japanese culture.
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Kevinmh8461ni
Apr 10, 2024
They never showed up, no response when Expedia tried to contact them - We had a 10 am reservation. There was nobody at location. We waited and waited. Nobody showed up.
Do not go here, pick a place that keeps track of their bookings.
We did not get a ceremony.
Very disappointed.
No we need to get a refund from Expedia.
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