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Tea ceremony with a Urasenke school master in Kyoto
Kyoto,
Japan
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Overview
Duration
45min
Languages
English, Japanese
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Experience a private authentic tea ceremony after you have visited the famous Golden Pavilion in Kyoto! During this 45-minute session, you will get an introduction to the roots of tea ceremonies in Japan, finding out more about the spirit of Chado, utensils, and history. Then, watch a traditional ceremony performed by a lecturer of Urasenke, which is one of the most famous tea schools in Japan. Have traditional Japanese sweets and learn how to make your own powdered green tea using traditional utensils. In addition, you can take free photos in the vestibule, decorated with kimono and traditional Nishijin textile and Japanese paintings.
What's included
2 kinds of powdered green tea (Matcha) and Japanese dried sweets. Tea ceremony. Free photos space decorated with traditional textiles and Japanese paintings. Kimono wearing (Upgraded tour option only). Japanese light meal, fresh sweets, Japanese cookies, thick and thin tea (Night tour option only)
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Highlights
Get an introduction about the history of Chado, tea, and tea utensils. Watch a traditional ceremony by a lecturer of Urasenke, one of the most famous schools of Chado. Learn how to make your own powdered green tea
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until 8 days in advance
Meeting Point
Tea Ceremony Koto (茶道体験古都). Please come at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time because you cannot enter the tea room after the start of tea ceremony.