Tea Ceremony in [machiya] house in Kyoto
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Experience hosted by Aya
60 mins
Includes food, drinks, equipment
Up to 4 people
Hosted in English, Japanese
What you'll do
You can share in an authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony in authentic Japanese style [Machiya] house built in 140years ago.
You will learn Japanese history and details and
1) How to participate in the tea ceremony
2) How to make matcha tea
3) How to make matcha and the polite manner
If you come with friends or family, you can make tea for each other.
I am a licensed teacher from the Omotesenke school of tea here in Kyoto. Please come and join us for a real experience of the tea ceremony. I can help you understand the significance of the Way of Tea, and welcome all your questions. We are the member of Kyoto City Tourism Association.
(PLEASE NOTE)
*Please let me know if you would like to use the chair.
* You can take your pictures just before and after the class.
* Please do not take pictures and videos for the demonstration and other guests.
* The class lasts for about 60 minutes
* Only participants for experience are available to enter the tea ceremony room.
* You need to be our place no later than 5 minutes before the experience.
* Once a session begins, you cannot enter the classroom. Your reservation is regarded as cancelled at this moment.
* A cancellation charge of 100% will arise to cancel on the experience day.
* Please be sure to check the location and time carefully before you come to class.
You will learn Japanese history and details and
1) How to participate in the tea ceremony
2) How to make matcha tea
3) How to make matcha and the polite manner
If you come with friends or family, you can make tea for each other.
I am a licensed teacher from the Omotesenke school of tea here in Kyoto. Please come and join us for a real experience of the tea ceremony. I can help you understand the significance of the Way of Tea, and welcome all your questions. We are the member of Kyoto City Tourism Association.
(PLEASE NOTE)
*Please let me know if you would like to use the chair.
* You can take your pictures just before and after the class.
* Please do not take pictures and videos for the demonstration and other guests.
* The class lasts for about 60 minutes
* Only participants for experience are available to enter the tea ceremony room.
* You need to be our place no later than 5 minutes before the experience.
* Once a session begins, you cannot enter the classroom. Your reservation is regarded as cancelled at this moment.
* A cancellation charge of 100% will arise to cancel on the experience day.
* Please be sure to check the location and time carefully before you come to class.
You can share in an authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony in authentic Japanese style [Machiya] house built in 140years ago.
You will learn Japanese history and details and
1) How to participate in the tea ceremony
2) How to make matcha tea
3) How to make matcha and the polite manner
If you come with friends or family, you can make tea for each other.
I am a licensed teacher from the Omotesenke school of tea here in Kyo…
You will learn Japanese history and details and
1) How to participate in the tea ceremony
2) How to make matcha tea
3) How to make matcha and the polite manner
If you come with friends or family, you can make tea for each other.
I am a licensed teacher from the Omotesenke school of tea here in Kyo…
Aya's commitment to safety
This host committed to Airbnb’s COVID-19-related safety and cleaning guidelines—including adhering to social distancing guidelines, practicing good hygiene, and ensuring that all participants wear a mask.
What's included
- FoodBeautiful seasonal Japanese sweets made especially for the tea ceremony<br...
- DrinksJapanese Matcha tea
- Equipmenttwo-piece type Kimono(option)
From $73
/ person
- 300 Reviews
- Identity verified
Hi, I’m Aya. I was born in Kyoto in 1967. I started to learn Tea Ceremony when I was 13 years old. Even after I have qualified to teach, I continue to learn from my own teacher.
Tea ceremony is connected with other aspects of Japanese culture such as Ikebana (flower arrangement) and Shodō (calligraphy). It’s not just making or drinking tea.
In Kyoto these days there are many tea ceremony experiences led by people unconnected with the Way of Tea. I provide this class as a licenced teacher from the Omotesenke school of tea, and as someone born, raised and living in Kyoto.My class is for people who want an authentic experience of the tea ceremony. I welcome all your questions about the Way of Tea.
In my class,The capacity is 4 or less.If you have 5 people or more in your group,please contact me directly before you make a booking.
Tea ceremony is connected with other aspects of Japanese culture such as Ikebana (flower arrangement) and Shodō (calligraphy). It’s not just making or drinking tea.
In Kyoto these days there are many tea ceremony experiences led by people unconnected with the Way of Tea. I provide this class as a licenced teacher from the Omotesenke school of tea, and as someone born, raised and living in Kyoto.My class is for people who want an authentic experience of the tea ceremony. I welcome all your questions about the Way of Tea.
In my class,The capacity is 4 or less.If you have 5 people or more in your group,please contact me directly before you make a booking.
Hi, I’m Aya. I was born in Kyoto in 1967. I started to learn Tea Ceremony when I was 13 years old. Even after I have qualified to teach, I continue to learn from my own teacher.
Tea ceremony is connected with other aspects of Japanese culture such as Ikebana (flower arrangement) and Shodō (calligraphy). It’s not just making or drinking tea.
In Kyoto these days there are many tea ceremony experiences led by people unconnected with the Way of Tea. I provide this class as a licenced…
Tea ceremony is connected with other aspects of Japanese culture such as Ikebana (flower arrangement) and Shodō (calligraphy). It’s not just making or drinking tea.
In Kyoto these days there are many tea ceremony experiences led by people unconnected with the Way of Tea. I provide this class as a licenced…
Where you'll be
*We moved from previous location to new place in Nov.2020.*We are located between Nijo castle and Kyoto Imperial palace,nearby Kyoto subway Karasumaoike station and Hankyu line Karasuma station.You can locate us by searching for [SAKURA Experience Japanese Culture].
Our classroom is in 140year-old Japanese style house. But you can sit on a chair if you want.We welcome everyone regardless of disability, age or background.
Our classroom is in 140year-old Japanese style house. But you can sit on a chair if you want.We welcome everyone regardless of disability, age or background.
Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 300 reviews.
This experience was so charming! Aya-san was very friendly and kind and spoke great English. The tea ceremony was very intimate and I felt like I was truly experiencing something unique to Japan. I left the ceremony feeling like I learned a lot of great information. Aya even dressed me in yukata and did my hair and took some beautiful photos, which I was not expecting. I would do this again,
This experience was so charming! Aya-san was very friendly and kind and spoke great English. The tea ceremony was very intimate and I felt like I was truly experiencing something u…
Aya and her husband are wonderful, kind, and very passionate about what they do. The location was very easy to find. This was my first time experiencing tea ceremony and I am amazed by the level of expertise that Aya and her husband had in teaching us about this rich tradition. I absolutely recommend this experience! The couple also gave us many recommendations for sightseeing and eating around Kyoto and were very welcoming with any questions we asked!
Aya and her husband are wonderful, kind, and very passionate about what they do. The location was very easy to find. This was my first time experiencing tea ceremony and I am amaze…
Wonderful Tea Ceremony Experience. Aya made us feel very welcome, ensure we had understanding of the ceremony through both written and oral descriptions, we were able to dress up and have our hair done, and made the experience very special. She speaks excellent english and takes wonderful photos so the guests can completely absorb themselves in the ceremony.
Once in a lifetime experience. Thank you so much!
Wonderful Tea Ceremony Experience. Aya made us feel very welcome, ensure we had understanding of the ceremony through both written and oral descriptions, we were able to dress up a…
Aya and her husband made us feel welcome from the minute we walked into the room..They are both very knowledgeable as they are certified ceremony teachers (!) and happily answered our many questions! It was an experience we would recommend to everyone coming to Kyoto. We left with great memories, more energy because of the yummy matcha and lots of tips for our remaining time in Kyoto.
Aya and her husband made us feel welcome from the minute we walked into the room..They are both very knowledgeable as they are certified ceremony teachers (!) and happily answered…
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Things to know
Cancellation policy
Any experience can be canceled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.
Guest requirements
Up to 4 guests ages 4 and up can attend. Parents may also bring children under 2 years of age.