Comfortable Japanese Tea Ceremony at a Table with Sweets
With delicious matcha and Japanese sweets on the table, you can casually enjoy a tea ceremony without sitting up straight!
Highlights
Experience an accessible tea ceremony using a table instead of floor seating
Enjoy beautiful Japanese sweets with matcha green tea at a table in a casual atmosphere
Learn how to make and appreciate tea
Learn tips to enjoy tea without tea utensils at home
10 meals
Experience Details
The art of tea ceremony, or sado, is a wonderful way to experience traditional Japanese culture. Combining zen and Japanese tea, attending a tea ceremony is a must when visiting Japan! However, some may be intimidated by the solemn atmosphere, or uncomfortable sitting on tatami mats on the ground. Luckily, this tea ceremony is performed with your comfort in mind.
In this experience, the traditional tea ceremony can be enjoyed at a table as opposed to on a tatami floor. Avoid lower back pain or numbness in your legs that can come from sitting on the floor, and enjoy a peaceful tea ceremony without any discomfort. Perfect for those who may have bad backs, knees, or legs.
The tea master will perform the tea ceremony, including a demonstration using a tray called a “bonryakutemae”. Beginners are welcome to join and learn how to perform the ceremony. Prepare matcha tea and enjoy with Japanese sweets. With step-by-step instructions in a casual atmosphere, there aren’t any barriers to learning this traditional art.
You will also learn how to make tea at home, even if you don’t have traditional tea utensils, so you can enjoy matcha after your trip.
Inclusions
Tea ceremony demonstration
Two beautiful Japanese sweets, one main wagashi and a cookie or candy
Delicious matcha green tea
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the venue
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the guesthouse. It is a 6-minute walk from Nijo Station or a 10-minute walk from Omiya Station.
Remarks
Please arrive on time.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
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10 meals
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