Kyoto Coffee & Tea Tours
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from US$ 26
⏱ 1 h ✓ Free cancellation
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Top ratedKyoto: Private Tea Ceremony & Sake Tasting in Samurai House★ 5.00 · from US$ 128
Kyoto: Kimono Tea Ceremony & Calligraphy at NishikiYou’ll slip into a real kimono with help from friendly locals before stepping into a peaceful Kyoto tea room for a hands-on matcha ceremony. Taste seasonal wagashi sweets from a century-old shop and try your hand at Japanese calligraphy if you like. With small groups and gentle guidance, you’ll feel both welcome and genuinely part of this slow ritual.
Kyoto Tea Ceremony: Matcha Making & Philosophy ClassYou'll sit through a philosophy introduction, watch the host prepare matcha with intention, then make your own bowl with step-by-step guidance. You receive two servings of matcha and seasonal sweets, and leave knowing both how to prepare it and why each gesture matters. The venue is a five-minute walk from the subway, and the fixed start time means you arrive knowing exactly when to be there.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn matcha preparation as part of understanding the philosophy behind it, rather than as a standalone skill—the philosophy-first approach is what transforms it from a technique into a cultural experience. The fixed location near the subway and the included sweets mean you don't need to arrange transport or a separate meal.
Kyoto: Private Tea Ceremony & Sushi Cooking Class at Local HomeYou’ll step into Emika’s Kyoto home for a hands-on sushi cooking class using fresh organic veggies from her family farm, learn to make miso soup from scratch, share stories over homemade food, then finish with a traditional tea ceremony—and if you want, explore a local market together after lunch. You’ll leave with new skills and maybe even a few laughs about your first attempt at rolling sushi rice.
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