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Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony Experience by Tea Master at Local Home

Name: Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony Experience by Tea Master at Local Home
Brand: SAKURA Experience Japanese Culture Nijo Home
SKU: 102848P24
Price: 94.85 USD
Rating: 5 (38 reviews)

Recommended by 100% of travelersBadge of ExcellenceKyoto, Japan

Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony with certificated teacher

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Sample Menu

Dessert

Japanese Sweets

A few kinds of order-based beautiful shaped traditional Japanese sweets from kyoto.It will changed according season or occation.

Main

Japanese Matcha tea

Our matcha is always from Kyoto.You can taste differences of product with other one.

What's Included

3 different types of Japanese sugar sweets from historical sweets shop in Kyoto
Original booklet about tea ceremony
Tea ceremony demonstration and tea making
2 cups of matcha

Kimono is not included in this class.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

さくら日本文化体験二条城教室 / SAKURA Experience Japanese Culture Nijo Home
６６０番地 Izumichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0015, Japan
We do not accept children under 12 years old. All participants must pay for the class in order to join. Please bring or wear socks. If you don't have socks, you will need to purchase a pair on-site. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, we will not be able to offer the class.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible

We are not accept the child under 12 years old.
Please note we can not offer the class if you are late more than 15 min to starting time.
Please bring your socks or come with your socks. Barefoot does not acceptable. We have the socks in pay if you will not being your socks.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Questions?

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Product code: 102848P24

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Featured review

Catheryn_K

The hosts were so friendly and patient. We learned a lot and had a fun time. The tea room was lovely and the tea was delicious.

Reviews

5.0

38 reviews

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Wonderful experience in a Tea Ceremony Master's home!

Victoria_B, Sep 2024

Aya was a wonderful hostess. It was incredibly special to be able to learn about tea ceremonies and be part of one in her home. The only way to experience a real tea ceremony, is in a small, intimate setting. My husband did a class with 20 of his co-workers in Tokyo, and while he learned a lot, it was definitely more meditative. The price for a private tea ceremony was very reasonable and her instructions made it easy to find the location. Aya also has other classes such as flower arrangements - if I was staying longer, I would have taken one with her. Sadly we had to leave. For more info. on other classes, look for the Sakura Experience Japanese Culture Kyoto website. I will definitely be referring her to my friends heading to Japan.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear Victoria san, Thank you for having with me on the class day and thank you for taking your time to write your review for us! I am very honored to have you at my home and very happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed my tea ceremony. Please come back again if you will come to Japan. Me and my husband welcome you anytime! Warm regards, Aya Sakura

Unique wonderful experience

ans_b, Aug 2024

Aya was the perfect tea master. She explained the history and showed all the steps of a tea ceremony in a serene, calm way. A must do in Kyoto

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tea ceremony and found it to be a serene experience. It was a pleasure to share the tradition with you. I　hope to welcome you back to Kyoto again in the future! Thank you so much！ Aya

An incredible experience!

Briana_O, Jul 2024

What an incredible experience!! We learned so much and completely enjoyed the hands on education. Aya had great communication via WhatsApp prior to our arrival and really great English. It was easy to understand everything she explained. Her husband took photos the entire time, which they sent to us while we were still there. This gave us the chance to be fully immersed in the experience. An absolute must do if you are going to Kyoto!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear Briana san, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had good time with us in our tea ceremony experience and enjoyed the hands-on education. We also happy to hear that WhatsApp was helpful for you to come to our place. And we're glad to take your photos for your good memory in Kyoto. We appreciate your recommendation and are happy to have been a part of your trip to Kyoto. We hope to welcome you again in the future! It is too hot outside these days,so please enjoy safe travels and stay healthy. Best regards, Aya

A must while in Kyoto

Jennyfer_G, Jun 2024

I loved the detail in everything leading up to the ceremony. Thank you so much for the best possible experience.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you for taking your time to write your review for us! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our tea ceremony. Please come back when you come to Japan again. Thank you again! Aya

Wonderful Tea Ceremony

Alison_T, May 2024

Our Tea Master was superb. We were made to feel honored and welcome in her home. The whole experience was very special indeed - a truly memorable and meaningful experience. Thank you to Viator as well for enabling this at such short notice

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Alison san, Thank you for having with me and taking your time to giving me your review! Please enjoy Japanese tea at your home too,you can ask me anytime anything about Japanese tea. I am really happy to hear that you have enjoyed tea ceremony at my home. See you again! Warm regards, Aya Sakura

A great experience!

siamack_n, May 2024

Aya was the perfect hostess. She explained everything beautifully, and gently guided us through the whole process. We walked away with a great deal of appreciation for the ritual, and for her as well, given how many years she has been training to do this perfectly. One of the highlights of our visit to Kyoto!

Response from Host, May 2024

Konbanwa! Thank you for having with me and thank you for taking your time to write your review for me! I am very happy to hear that you have enjoyed tea ceremony at my real home. Please come back again anytime,I am looking forward to meeting you again. Aya Sakura

Absolutely lovely

Laura_M, May 2024

Lovely experience! Very informative of the ceremony. They were patient, kind and talked about the history as they welcomed us into their home. Highlight of the trip for us.

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Laura san, Thank you for giving us your review! We are very happy to hear about our tea ceremony from you. We are looking forward to meeting you again at our home someday. Thank you again, Warm regards, Aya &Manabu

Unique Japanese culture

Barnaba_B, Apr 2024

While I anticipated wearing a kimono as outlined in my booking, I found the tea ceremony experience to be truly exceptional.

Response from Host, May 2024

Hello, Thank you for taking your time to giving us your review for us! We aim to offer the class in very authentic style to feel real Kyoto culture. We were offering kimono before COVID but we decided to quit to offering kimono and changed our program to explain our culture more deeply. We are very happy to have you in our tea ceremony. Thank you very much and please come back again someday. Aya Sakura

Wonderful start to our morning!

Heather_G, Apr 2024

This was a highlight of our two weeks in Japan! Very knowledgeable and inspired me to creat my own matcha and ritual. The matcha was delicious and she spoke very good English and was so patient with us. I would highly recommend. Also a great location; you can walk to Nijo castle afterwards.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Heather san, Thank you for giving us your review and thank you for taking your time to write it. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed my tea ceremony class at my home! I am looking forward to meeting you again someday. Thank you again! Warm regards, Aya Sakura

An Authentic Experience

David_F, Apr 2024

This was an incredible experience to get to share and learn about the art of tea and participate in a tea ceremony (including making tea ourselves) from a Tea Master herself.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi David san, Thank you for coming to our tea ceremony. And I appreciate for your review on here. Please ask me anything if you have more questions! Thank you again, Aya Sakura

Great experience

Catheryn_K, Jan 2024

The hosts were so friendly and patient. We learned a lot and had a fun time. The tea room was lovely and the tea was delicious.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you for coming to our home and thank you for having with us! We are very happy to have you in our home with our tea ceremony. Thank you so much,we appreciated you! We wish you enjoyed your trip in Japan! Aya

Highly recommend in Kyoto

Luke_F, Dec 2023

This was a great experience - definitely one of the highlights of our 10 day trip to Japan. Well worth it if you are in Kyoto. Not only was it a fun time but she took many great pictures for us to remember the occasion.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Dear Luke, Thank you for comimg my class on that day！ And thank you for taking your time to write your review for us! We really appreciate you. Please come to Japan again someday! Aya

We had a phenomenal...

Leigh_P, Nov 2023

We had a phenomenal experience at the tea ceremony! Aya and her husband were so kind and accommodated us even though we were a bit late. The experience was informative and we learned a ton. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hi Leigh san, Thank you for coming to our home and thank you foe having with us! We are very happy to have you in our home with our tea ceremony. Thank you so much,we appreciated you! Aya

A moment of pure art

lucadiz, Aug 2023

I was amazed. They were incredibly hospitable and friendly. This is one of my best memories ever. Watching the tea teacher prepare tea was pure art. I highly recommend this experience. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and this important piece of Japanese culture. Luca

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Luca, Thank you for giving us your review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed tea ceremony at my home. I am sorry for replying late because I had surgery on my left wrist and hospitalized these few weeks. I am looking forward to meeting you again in Kyoto! Warm regards, Aya

Interesting and...

John_V, Jul 2023

Interesting and educational experience. Very informative. Tea and candies were delicious as well. Would recommend to anyone who wants a traditional experience in Kyoto.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for giving us your review！ We are very happy to hear that you have enjoyed our tea ceremony in our home. Kyoto is the heart of Japanese old culture,so please come back again someday！ Aya Ito

Great cultural experience

Hilary_H, Jun 2023

It was a wonderful learning experience-and it was so nice to be in a private home settings with a lovely and deeply knowledgeable host! I would highly recommend it.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you for writing your review on TripAdvisor and than kyou for taking your time for this. I am so glad that I could let you know a part of Japanese culture. Please come back again when you come to Kyoto! Aya Ito

We would highly recommend this insight into this aspect of Japanese culture.

John_D, Jun 2023

We loved learning about the nuances and subtleties of the Japanese Tea Ceremony. No matter how badly we mangled the Japanese language or bumbled the ceremonial instructions our hosts were gracious and fun. Most enjoyable!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Dear John_D, Thank you for giving such a great review for us. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed my tea ceremony class with you guys. Thank you again for taking your time to write this. I am looking forward to meeting you again someday. Aya SAKURA

Friendly & welcoming

Tracie_H, Apr 2023

Our family was honored to be welcomed into her home. We thoroughly enjoyed experiencing a traditional Japanese tea ceremony

Response from Host, Apr 2023

HiTracie_H san, Thank you for having with us and thank you for taking your time to give us your review! I am so honored to have your family in my home. Please come back anytime! Thank you again, Aya

Went with friends. So...

Jonathan_L, Nov 2022

Went with friends. So much fun and such a nice host. We learned so much! I can’t wait to do it again.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Dear Jonathan_L, Thank you for coming on the class day! It was lovely meeting with you guys! Please come back again . I am looking forward to meeting you at the next time in Japan. Kind regards, Aya Ito SAKURA

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Experiencia mto boa

Luiza_B, Aug 2024

A comunicacao com eles foi otima antes da experiencia, precisei de ajuda com a minha reserva e resolveram tudo por mensagem. No dia recebi a instrucao de como chegar e a experiencia em si foi mto boa, explicaram tudo com calma, ensinaram sobre historia, falaram dos rituais… o cha e os doces eram mto saborosos. Nem vimos o tempo passar. Amamos! Recomendo!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Gracias por asistir a la clase. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste la experiencia en la sala de té que mi esposo y yo diseñamos. No dudes en visitarnos nuevamente cuando vengas a Kyoto. Aya