Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony at a Japanese Inns
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Step into a quiet evening in Kyoto. While many famous sightseeing spots close at night, this experience offers a rare opportunity to enjoy Japanese culture in a private setting. Inside a historic ryokan, a special tea setting is carefully arranged in a spacious 20-tatami room, illuminated by traditional Japanese candles. In this unique space, you will experience authentic kimono, tea ceremony, Zen meditation, and traditional Japanese culture — all in one evening. This experience takes place in a room that is usually not open to the public. This is a fully private experience, prepared exclusively for you. We use a translation device to communicate in your preferred language, allowing smooth and comfortable interaction. This is not a group activity, but a carefully prepared private cultural experience.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(18)
Great fun and a real insight to the tradition of the tea ceremony. Very friendly and knowledgeable hosts. Thoroughly recommend
What a welcoming and friendly couple! An informative and unforgettable experience where we got an insight into Japanese culture and customs and enjoyed delicious matcha
They were a really nice and kind couple! It was a wonderful, fun and unforgettable experience, it is a must visit for people coming to Kyoto. I had a really fun time. すばらしい!
Very intimate and informative. We really enjoyed the experience and our wonderful hosts did everything they could to make us feel relaxed so we could immerse ourselves into the ceremony.
We had a wonderful experience at this tea ceremony in Kyoto. Matsuma and his wife were incredibly warm, friendly and professional. They managed to convey to us the essence of this beautiful tradition and made us live a unique moment, almost like a dream. Highly recommended.
From start to finish, this was a unique and amazing experience. The hospitality was genuine and we felt very welcomed. The ceremony was enlightening. We were able to ask questions along the way and learn so much. There were also plenty of laughs and fun too. We would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I will definitely book this experience when I visit again in the future with family.
Mayumi and Takatoshi are exceptional and very caring people. They took great care of us throughout this activity. We started with a photo shoot in traditional kimonos. Then the tea ceremony began with a moment of calm by candlelight. This allowed us to prepare to scratch the codes of Japanese culture. Then Mayumi, as a true mistress of ceremonies, taught us the art of preparing matcha tea. We don’t speak Japanese, but we were able to talk throughout this great time thanks to the voice translators provided by Mayumi and Takatoshi. It was a magical moment, out of time, enjoyed by the whole family. We highly recommend this tea ceremony experience!
Merci infiniment pour votre magnifique commentaire. 🌸 Nous sommes très touchés par vos mots et heureux de savoir que votre famille a apprécié chaque moment — du port du kimono à la cérémonie du thé, sous la douce lumière des bougies. Ce fut un vrai plaisir de partager avec vous un instant de calme et de culture japonaise. Nous espérons avoir le grand plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau lors de votre prochain voyage à Kyoto. 🍵✨ ZEN: Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto Matsuda ＆ Mayumi
Great experience, very friendly hosts, both kind and full of joy. Using translator devices, there were no language barrier and even kids who can't speak english, can ask questions in their own language. Starting with a photosession, were we got to wear traditional Japanese kimonos, very beautiful. We went on to the tea ceremony itself, which was elegantly performed by the experienced hostess and we learned a lot about Japanese tradition and culture. Although it was very traditional, we got to ask questions regarding the various parts of the ceremony. We concluded the event by making our own matcha tea, which is harder than it looks. All in all, a great experience for the entire family, probably the best we had i Kyoto, and that we will keep with us for a long time.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with us. We are truly happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the kimono session and the tea ceremony. It means a lot to know that the atmosphere, tradition, and hospitality left a memorable impression on your stay in Kyoto. Making matcha can be a little tricky at first, but you did wonderfully! We hope the spirit of tea will stay with you, and we would be delighted to welcome you again anytime. Warm regards, ZEN: Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto
It is a beautiful experience. I recommend it as a LIVE of Japanese traditions MAZDA AND MAYUSI are very friendly and predisposed to show you all the details OF THE CEREMONY! THANK YOU
Querida Fernanda, Muchísimas gracias por su maravillosa reseña. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de la ceremonia y que pudo vivir de cerca las tradiciones japonesas. Fue un placer compartir con usted todos los detalles del ritual del té y recibir a su familia en ZEN: Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto. Esperamos darle la bienvenida nuevamente en su próxima visita a Japón. Con gratitud, Mayumi y Matsuda ZEN: Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto
Beautiful tea ceremony, very kind Mazda and Mayuimi taught us to take And prepare matcha tea, a beautiful to meet and connect with Japanese culture
Querida Paula, Muchas gracias por su hermosa reseña. Fue un placer recibir a su familia en ZEN: Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron del ritual del té, el matcha y el tiempo juntos en la sala de tatami iluminada por velas. Esperamos volver a darles la bienvenida en Kyoto algún día. Con gratitud, Mayumi y Matsuda ZEN: Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto
