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Traditional Tea Ceremony in Kyoto (1.5 Hours)
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in Kyoto (1.5 Hours)

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1.5 hours
Kyoto
¥9,318¥10,353 on ViatorSave 10%/person
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Overview

Kyoto is the cultural capital & the origin of many of Japan’s cultural practices. One of it is the art of making tea, or chanoyu. Visit the townhouse of an interesting figure in the world of tea, Randy Channell Soei, who is the highest-ranked master of tea ceremony from outside of Japan. Join him to experience a proper authentic tea ceremony following the traditional ways. His particular style of tea ceremony is called Ryurei & goes back to the 1870s. It’s the formal way of showing hospitality to visiting foreign dignitaries through tea. Experience what it’s like to be greeted as a diplomat by an expert in the art of tea ceremony. Then, try it out for yourself under his helpful instructions. Learn the four ideals of tea: harmony, respect, purity and tranquility through this traditional art

Highlights

Experience ryurei, a formal Japanese tea ceremony in a Kyoto machiya
Learn traditional tea etiquette, customs, and the art of hospitality
Discover the four ideals of tea: harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility

What's included

English-speaking guide
Tea ceremony with a tea master
Randy Sensei's original Kyoto grown matcha
Traditional sweets from Kyoto's famous sweet makers
Make your own bowl of matcha
Group photo

What's not included

Other personal expenses
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Kimono rental

Meeting point

Address Detailed location will be provided after booking confirmation on your voucher. How to get there: 5 mins walk from Subway Tozai Line Nijojo-mae Station and Hankyu Omiya Station.

64 Kamikawarachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8374, Japan

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Up to 10 travelers
Please select an activity date
This activity has no age limit Children will be charged the same rate as adults
Kindly note that you are not seated on the Tatami mats or low tables. Accessibility This activity is stroller-friendly
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Total
¥18,635Save 10% vs Viator