Step inside a beautifully preserved Kyoto machiya townhouse and immerse yourself in the meditative art of the Japanese tea ceremony. Your English-speaking instructor will guide you through the principles of wabi-sabi, the precise movements of chakin cloth-folding, and the mindful whisking of thick matcha. You will wear a provided kimono, kneel on a tatami mat in a garden-view tearoom, and enjoy hand-made wagashi sweets before drinking the frothy green tea you prepared yourself. This 90-minute experience distills 500 years of Zen tradition into an unforgettable afternoon.
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Highlights
- Practice in an authentic Edo-period machiya with a private garden view
- English-speaking certified tea master explains symbolism and history
- Wear a rental kimono or yukata for an immersive cultural atmosphere
- Hand-craft your own bowl of thick matcha using a bamboo chasen whisk
- Seasonal wagashi (Japanese confections) paired with your tea
What's Included
- ✓Kimono or yukata rental for the duration of the ceremony
- ✓All tea utensils and premium ceremonial-grade matcha
- ✓Two wagashi sweets sourced from a local Kyoto confectioner
- ✓English-language instruction and cultural commentary
- ✓Souvenir matcha packet to take home
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