Kyoto Tea Ceremony & 150-Year-Old Traditional Townhouse Tour

About this experience

Learn from Urasenke-certified tea master with up to 40 years' experience Whisk your own matcha using authentic utensils and practitioner-grade tea Relax in a comfortable table-and-chair setting with year-round air conditioning Step into the birthplace of Taichiro Kobayashi — a philosopher and art historian Personalize your visit with optional Japanese cultural add-on experiences

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 75 min

   Beyond usual sightseeing! Step inside JURAKU, a 150-year-old Kyoto machiya, for an intimate encounter with Japanese tea culture. 【The Art of Tea Ceremony】 Watch a traditional ceremony and learn its history, etiquette, and philosophy. Our instructors, including a certified Urasenke master, have up to 40 years of experience. They guide beginners in a welcoming way. 【Prepare Your Own Matcha】 Enjoy seasonal, plant-based Japanese sweets, then whisk your own matcha. Your instructor will guide you using authentic utensils and premium matcha. 【Traditional, Yet Comfortable】 JURAKU offers a table-and-chair setting, making it accessible for all ages. The space is fully air-conditioned year-round. 【A Philosopher's Legacy】 JURAKU is the birthplace of Taichiro Kobayashi (1901–1963), an art historian and Kyoto School philosopher called "the Burckhardt of the East." Born into a Nishijin weaving family, he studied under Kitaro Nishida and in Paris. Explore where his roots began and discover Nishijin, a quiet, historic neighborhood away from crowds. 【Personalized Journey】 Enhance your visit with an optional cultural experience.* *Options vary by season. Please check our website for updates.

What's included

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• Live tea demonstration by a licensed master
• Guided tour of a 150-year-old former silk merchant's townhouse & garden
• Selection of premium, practitioner-grade top tea & your choice of artisan tea bowl
• Seasonal, plant-based Japanese sweets from Kyoto's finest artisan
• Deep insights into Kyoto's culture & Nishijin history, explained in clear English
• Hands-on matcha preparation using a rare, traditional Misonodana table

What's not included

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• Public transportation

Additional information

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Cancellation policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.