Tea Ceremony in Kyoto SHIUN AN: Authentic Experience near World Heritage Toji Temple
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12 Ratings
Kyoto
Experience an authentic tea ceremony near the world heritage Toji temple in Kyoto. Discover the enlightening art of making matcha and immerse yourself in Japanese tradition.
Duration:
45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 43-2 Nishikujō Nandenchō - The tea ceremony is a spiritual journey. At the beginning of the experience, the host will take you into the tea room to admire the hanging scrolls and flower arrangements. Before performing an authentic tea ceremony, the host will explain a little about the steps involved in the ceremony, the utensils used and the importance of the rooms decoration and layout. Guests will enjoy a seasonal sweet with their matcha while watching the tea-serving process. The experience ends with each guest having the opportunity to make their own bowl of matcha, mastering the basics of tea making. You can enjoy two bowls of matcha and enjoy two kinds of sweets during our tea ceremony. We value our guests’ experience and feelings and we strive to provide memories our guests will treasure.
What's Included
- Savor matcha tea with traditional Japanese sweets
- Receive complimentary white socks and a foldable fan
- Explore a variety of tea ceremony tools such as tea bowls, containers, scoops, and whisks
What's Not Included
- Pickups and drop-offs.
Additional Information
Participate in a genuine tea ceremony close to the globally recognized Toji temple in Kyoto. The ceremony includes a tea container, tea bowl, scoops, whisks, and guidance on preparing matcha. You will be treated to two servings of matcha along with two varieties of Japanese confectioneries. This tea ceremony is an educational experience that contributes to enlightenment, reflecting Zen’s philosophy of achieving truth via self-exploration.
Location
955-1 Idachō
Meet at the entrance of the tea room.
The route to our tea room:
Take city bus No.206/No.6 from Kyoto station.
Take city bus No.46 from Gion/Heian Jingu Shrine /Shijo Kawaramachi.
Take city bus No.59 from Kyoto Imperial
Palace/Kinkakuji Temple.
Get off at Kenryuko-mae station and walk 3 minutes.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Blake_h
Apr 12, 2024
Perfectly authentic with a personal touch - The host management was very easy to communicate with, being able to speak English. And I loved that our actual guide through the tea ceremony was very traditional and knowledgeable in the art of the ceremony. Overall, this experience felt extremely authentic and personal. And the location was easy to find with the help of the coordinates shared through Viator! Loved the chill and traditional neighborhood. My wife and I absolutely loved the whole experience! We are filled with gratitude.
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Yuri_d
Apr 6, 2024
Mr - Japanese traditional, tea ceremony exploration, great knowledge and professional. Nice house. Friendly atmosphere. Strongly recommend.
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Alexandra_c
Mar 31, 2024
Awesome - Awesome and very nice !! Thank you for the discovering
It was a good chance to know morte about japonese tradition
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Cindy_c
Mar 26, 2024
Make Matcha the traditional way - A great way to experience a traditional tea ceremony and learn to make matcha green tea the traditional way.
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Athanasios_v
Mar 26, 2024
Great authentic experience - Really nice and authentic experience! I would definitely recommend it as we got to enjoy the ceremony, learn a bit of history and also learn the proper technique to make matcha. The location in convenient as it can be combined with Daihoonji temple and its not too far from Kinkaku-ji either!
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Sharon_h
Mar 13, 2024
Excellent ceremony - Our gracious and beautiful host was waiting in the corner with a sign to direct us to the tea ceremony. Once inside she explained in perfect English how to enjoy the ceremony fully and how to be respectful. We enjoyed sweet treats and a history of tea making in Japan. The highlight was getting to make our own delicious matcha tea and having photos with our host.
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Fraserh906
Mar 11, 2024
10/10 experience. - Our hostess June was incredibly skilled at her craft, very kind, and very welcoming. It was a great and personal experience, and for a very reasonable price. The tea was very premium grade (as a person who drinks lots of teas)
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E5875gmsharonh
Mar 11, 2024
Excellent Tea Ceremony - Excellent experience. The host June met us at the corner of the street and directed us to the Tea room. We were a small group so the experience felt intimate and personal. June carefully explained the history in perfect English and talked us through the ceremony carefully. There were very enjoyable sweet treats provided. Photos were encouraged. Overall, a wonderful glimpse of traditional Japan!
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