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A person sitting on tatami mat floor, stirring a pot with chopsticks, with a traditional Japanese tea set nearby. 2
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A traditional Japanese room with a calligraphy scroll, a vase with flowers, and a wooden table. 5

【Exclusive × Hidden】Kyoto Gion Tea Ceremony Experience

By Tea Ceremony Gion Kyoto
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿828 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 50m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the tranquility of a traditional tea ceremony
  • Savour the aroma of the finest Uji matcha in a handcrafted bowl
  • Learn the art of tea preparation in a 90-year-old teahouse in Gion
  • Experience the spirit of Zen through ritualistic movements
  • Discover the historic charm of Hanamikoji Street in Kyoto's Gion district

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒605-0074 京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側５７０−１２５ | Please wait in the small waiting room behind the white noren curtain. A staff member will come to pick you up at the appointed time.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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[Special Price ] Tea Ceremony Experience in Gion, Kyoto

  • Activity duration is 50 minutes50m
    50m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
฿827.59 x 2 Adults฿1,655.18
Total
Price is ฿1,655.18
Until Mon, 20 Jul
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Learn traditional tea brewing techniques.
  • Inclusions
    Taste Uji matcha in a matcha bowl crafted by Kyoto artisans.
  • Inclusions
    Enjoy traditional Japanese sweets.
  • Inclusions
    A guide to Kyoto's recommended quiet spots.

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Bare feet
    • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People over 220 lbs (100 kg), People over 80 years

What you can expect

  • Immerse yourself in the deep spirituality and tranquility of Kyoto with a traditional tea ceremony in a 90-year-old teahouse in Gion. Escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a moment of meditation in this historic setting.

    Learn how to prepare tea in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Create a moment to connect with the spirit of Zen through the ritualistic movements of Japanese culture. Savour the aroma of the finest Uji matcha and sip it in a matcha bowl carefully crafted by a Kyoto artisan.

    This experience is perfect for those who want to refresh both body and mind and spend a fulfilling time surrounded by the traditions and silence of Kyoto. Experience an irreplaceable, enriching moment of introspection amid the traditions deeply rooted in Kyoto's Gion district.

    The second half of the programme will focus on the “silence” experienced in the tea ceremony, and your guide will introduce recommended spots in Kyoto where you can experience silence.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒605-0074 京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側５７０−１２５ | Please wait in the small waiting room behind the white noren curtain. A staff member will come to pick you up at the appointed time.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan