Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a 150-Year-Old Silk Merchant's Home
5.0 (22 ratings)1 hr 15 min
Duration1 hr 15 min
Group sizeUp to 7
ALanguagesCMN / EN
ConfirmationInstant Then Manual
Overview
1. Explore a rare, 150-year-old former silk merchant's townhouse and private garden in historic Nishijin.
2. Whisk your own premium, practitioner-grade matcha on a rare, traditional Misonodana table.
3. Savor seasonal, plant-based Japanese sweets from Kyoto's finest confectioners.
4. Learn the deep meaning behind each ritual in clear English from a master with up to 40 years of training.
5. Take home simple, mindful techniques to recreate the calm of the tea ceremony in your everyday life.
Live tea demonstration by a licensed master
Guided tour of a 150-year-old former silk merchant's townhouse & garden
Selection of premium, practitioner-grade top tea & your choice of artisan tea bowl
Seasonal, plant-based Japanese sweets from Kyoto's finest artisan
Deep insights into Kyoto's culture & Nishijin history, explained in clear English
What's included
Live tea demonstration by a licensed master
Guided tour of a 150-year-old former silk merchant's townhouse & garden
Selection of premium, practitioner-grade top tea & your choice of artisan tea bowl
Seasonal, plant-based Japanese sweets from Kyoto's finest artisan
Deep insights into Kyoto's culture & Nishijin history, explained in clear English
Hands-on matcha preparation using a rare, traditional Misonodana table
Not included
Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Meeting & pickup
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Cancellation
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5.0★★★★★22 ratings
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