Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto
Kyoto is the birthplace of the tea ceremony and the spiritual center of the tea ceremony. If you want to experience a tea ceremony, Kyoto is a great location choice. A Japanese tea ceremony is not only for material enjoyment, but through the tea ceremony, you will be learning about the experience, providing behavior insight, and cultivating people's aesthetic and moral concepts. The tea ceremony has tedious procedures, as well as meticulous and intricate processes. Each step is standardized and it is has formed Japan's unique tea ceremony culture. For tourists who want to learn more about Japanese tea culture, experiencing a tea ceremony is a good way. Below we list some places that are opened to foreign tourists where you can experience and learn the Japanese tea ceremony culture in Kyoto.
Tea Ceremony Koto
In a tea room remodeled from an ancient Japanese house, a full-time English-speaking lecturer will introduce the etiquette, history, and steps of a Japanese tea ceremony. Unlike elsewhere, in addition to tasting the matcha made by professional teachers in the ancient capital, you can also make it yourself under the guidance of the teacher. Many Japanese-made tea sets are also sold, and if you want to experience a tea ceremony, it is advised to make an appointment two days in advance.
Address: 37 Nishi Goshonouchi-cho Kita-ku Kyoto, Japan
Yumeyakata in Kyoto
Led by Hongzi, one of the most representative of the Japanese tea ceremony culture, she teaches how to experience the essence of the body, mind, and spirit washing. Because she deeply loves the tea ceremony culture, teacher Hongzi started her studies of the Richiya, a famous tea ceremony when she was 10 years old. Experiencing a tea ceremony with Hongzi, she will add priceless memories to your Kyoto Tour.
Address: 604-0846 472 No. 1 Kinbukicho, Nijoshita, Ryogaecho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
Kodaiji Gesshin-in Temple Tea Ceremony
Kyoto's famous Kodaiji Temple is not only a tourist spot, but it is also a place to experience traditional Japanese culture. The tea ceremony and meditation experience in the temple are highly regarded by travelers. The Zen of Gaotai Temple has a simple atmosphere. Although it is not a World Heritage Site, the scenery is amazing and the autumn leaves are very beautiful. Experiencing a tea ceremony here, you can feel the Zen of the Japanese tea ceremony where the mood is quiet and solemn.
Address: 526, Shimogawaramachi, Yasaka-Torii, Shimogawara-machi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
526, Shimogawaramachi, Shimogawara-machi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Tea Room Kokoan in Kyoto
Located on the 3rd floor of the Asami Art Museum, it offers a tea ceremony experience and reservations for the tea ceremony experience allow you to visit the museum free of charge. In the quiet and elegant tea room of the ancient fragrance, there is the matcha tea in the old shop "Ibotang Tea Shop", and you can also experience the making of matcha.
Address: 606-8342 6-3 Sakami-ji Temple, Okazaki-ku, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
En Tea Ceremony Experience Kyoto
En Tea Ceremony Experience is a tea ceremony hall conveniently located in Nijo Castle. Yasaka Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple and other attractions are nearby. The store is small but quiet and comfortable. English and Japanese interpretation services are available. Appointments need to be made in advance as many travelers travel to Japan from American come to experience the ceremony. It is recommended to experience it either in the morning or afternoon as the indoor light transmittance will be better.
Address: No. 272, Matsubara-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
605-0063, 272 Matsubaracho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Tea Ceremony Kyugetsu Kyoto
Tea Ceremony Kyugetsu is a tea ceremony co-organized by two foreign tea masters Tyas Sosen and Stephen Soshun. They provide a good introduction to the tea ceremony. The tea masters showcase the tea ceremony in a Gion townhouse while providing the best quality organic matcha and traditional Japanese desserts. They also introduce the history and significance of the tea ceremony. People attracted and interested in the tea ceremony will enjoy this experience of the ancient culture.
Address: 605-0801, 6-374, Miyagawa-suji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan
Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan is a tea ceremony museum in Kyoto where you can experience a tea ceremony culture. Today there are many genres of tea ceremonies. There is Elegant Strea, Yixi Schoo, Qianjialiu, Martial Art Trails, etc. Among them, Qianjialiu is the most famous. For a deeper understanding and experience of a tea ceremony in Kyoto, you should visit the Beishan Hall, a museum of the Qianjialiu Tea Ceremony.
Address: 61-6-1 Kamigamo Sakuraicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8054
Camellia Tea Ceremony Kyoto
It is located on a quiet and classical street in the historical place of Kiyomizu-dera. It is a traditional and elegant Japanese-style building. Here you will begin an unforgettable tea tasting tour. Camellia is a very popular addition to the Kyoto tea field. Their tea ceremony strikes the right balance between over-formalness and casualness, where participants can feel relaxed.
Address: Masuya-cho 349 Camelia, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Kyoto is the birthplace of the tea ceremony and the spiritual center of the tea ceremony. If you want to experience a tea ceremony, Kyoto is a great location choice. A Japanese tea ceremony is not only for material enjoyment, but through the tea ceremony, you will be learning about the experience, providing behavior insight, and cultivating people's aesthetic and moral concepts. The tea ceremony has tedious procedures, as well as meticulous and intricate processes. Each step is standardized and it is has formed Japan's unique tea ceremony culture. For tourists who want to learn more about Japanese tea culture, experiencing a tea ceremony is a good way. Below we list some places that are opened to foreign tourists where you can experience and learn the Japanese tea ceremony culture in Kyoto.
Tea Ceremony Koto
In a tea room remodeled from an ancient Japanese house, a full-time English-speaking lecturer will introduce the etiquette, history, and steps of a Japanese tea ceremony. Unlike elsewhere, in addition to tasting the matcha made by professional teachers in the ancient capital, you can also make it yourself under the guidance of the teacher. Many Japanese-made tea sets are also sold, and if you want to experience a tea ceremony, it is advised to make an appointment two days in advance.
Address: 37 Nishi Goshonouchi-cho Kita-ku Kyoto, Japan
Yumeyakata in Kyoto
Led by Hongzi, one of the most representative of the Japanese tea ceremony culture, she teaches how to experience the essence of the body, mind, and spirit washing. Because she deeply loves the tea ceremony culture, teacher Hongzi started her studies of the Richiya, a famous tea ceremony when she was 10 years old. Experiencing a tea ceremony with Hongzi, she will add priceless memories to your Kyoto Tour.
Address: 604-0846 472 No. 1 Kinbukicho, Nijoshita, Ryogaecho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
Kodaiji Gesshin-in Temple Tea Ceremony
Kyoto's famous Kodaiji Temple is not only a tourist spot, but it is also a place to experience traditional Japanese culture. The tea ceremony and meditation experience in the temple are highly regarded by travelers. The Zen of Gaotai Temple has a simple atmosphere. Although it is not a World Heritage Site, the scenery is amazing and the autumn leaves are very beautiful. Experiencing a tea ceremony here, you can feel the Zen of the Japanese tea ceremony where the mood is quiet and solemn.
Address: 526, Shimogawaramachi, Yasaka-Torii, Shimogawara-machi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
526, Shimogawaramachi, Shimogawara-machi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Tea Room Kokoan in Kyoto
Located on the 3rd floor of the Asami Art Museum, it offers a tea ceremony experience and reservations for the tea ceremony experience allow you to visit the museum free of charge. In the quiet and elegant tea room of the ancient fragrance, there is the matcha tea in the old shop "Ibotang Tea Shop", and you can also experience the making of matcha.
Address: 606-8342 6-3 Sakami-ji Temple, Okazaki-ku, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
En Tea Ceremony Experience Kyoto
En Tea Ceremony Experience is a tea ceremony hall conveniently located in Nijo Castle. Yasaka Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple and other attractions are nearby. The store is small but quiet and comfortable. English and Japanese interpretation services are available. Appointments need to be made in advance as many travelers travel to Japan from American come to experience the ceremony. It is recommended to experience it either in the morning or afternoon as the indoor light transmittance will be better.
Address: No. 272, Matsubara-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
605-0063, 272 Matsubaracho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Tea Ceremony Kyugetsu Kyoto
Tea Ceremony Kyugetsu is a tea ceremony co-organized by two foreign tea masters Tyas Sosen and Stephen Soshun. They provide a good introduction to the tea ceremony. The tea masters showcase the tea ceremony in a Gion townhouse while providing the best quality organic matcha and traditional Japanese desserts. They also introduce the history and significance of the tea ceremony. People attracted and interested in the tea ceremony will enjoy this experience of the ancient culture.
Address: 605-0801, 6-374, Miyagawa-suji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan
Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan is a tea ceremony museum in Kyoto where you can experience a tea ceremony culture. Today there are many genres of tea ceremonies. There is Elegant Strea, Yixi Schoo, Qianjialiu, Martial Art Trails, etc. Among them, Qianjialiu is the most famous. For a deeper understanding and experience of a tea ceremony in Kyoto, you should visit the Beishan Hall, a museum of the Qianjialiu Tea Ceremony.
Address: 61-6-1 Kamigamo Sakuraicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8054
Camellia Tea Ceremony Kyoto
It is located on a quiet and classical street in the historical place of Kiyomizu-dera. It is a traditional and elegant Japanese-style building. Here you will begin an unforgettable tea tasting tour. Camellia is a very popular addition to the Kyoto tea field. Their tea ceremony strikes the right balance between over-formalness and casualness, where participants can feel relaxed.
Address: Masuya-cho 349 Camelia, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I make an appointment for the Guxiang Tea Room?The Guxiang Tea Room is located on the third floor of the Kyoto Fushimi Museum, and you can reserve a traditional tea ceremony experience. You book an appointment via email: kokoan@emuseum.or.jp
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How long does a tea ceremony last in a tea ceremony hall in Kyoto?Usually, a tea ceremony lasts about an hour. The tea ceremony experience is generally provided with English explanations and the English pronunciation of the tea ceremony teaches is very easy to understand. It will not be difficult to listen and the content of the explanation is both clear and plentiful.
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What is the general process of the tea ceremony experience?The process of a tea ceremony experience generally includes the explanation of the matcha culture, history, tea party etiquette, then a demonstration of the matcha tea making ceremony. You will then make a bowl of matcha yourself and taste matcha and snacks and exchange time with the host and the party.
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Do I have to wear a kimono for the tea ceremony experience?For foreign tourists, it is not necessary to wear a kimono, you can experience it in your everyday clothes. However, many tea ceremony experiences have kimonos for rent, which require additional payment if you want a full experience.
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What should I know before going to experience a tea ceremony?Please do not wear any kind of metal accessories and watches because it is easy to damage the tea sets. Women should not wear short skirts and men should wear white socks. Please do not use over scented perfume either because matcha tea has a unique fragrance. If the perfume fragrance is too heavy, it will be considered as disrespectful to the owner.
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During the tea ceremony experience, do I have to be on my knees?For foreign tourists, it is not required to sit on your knees. It is possible to sit cross-legged or in a chair, but if you do try to sit on your knees, it will show a sign of respect and the host will be happy.
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Can your Japanese travel agency help us book a tea ceremony experience?Yes. Some tea ceremony restaurants do not have a website in English. You can make an appointment with our Japanese travel agency. To make an appointment, please provide the number of people who will participate in the tea ceremony experience, their ages, and your email address.
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How do I book a Japanese tea ceremony experience in Kyoto?Most tea ceremony restaurants in Kyoto have official websites. You can check the reservation methods on their official website. If you need assistance, our Japanese travel agency can also help you with booking appointments.
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Which city in Japan is the best to experience a tea ceremony performance?The Japanese tea ceremony is a long-established Japanese tradition, and Kyoto is the city where the tea ceremony was born and the center of the Japanese tea ceremony spirit. There are many temples in Kyoto that offer a simple streamlined tea ceremony that allows you to admire the beautiful garden or courtyard at the same time. Japan's tea plantation is mainly the southern suburbs of Uji, Kyoto, and is a famous place for producing high-quality green tea. Kyoto and Uji are the best destinations in Japan to enjoy a Japanese tea ceremony performance.
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