Oboro | Mindful Tea Ceremony in a 100-Year-Old Kyoto Teahouse
- Serene Candlelit Setting: Immerse yourself in a peaceful, softly lit teahouse designed to awaken your senses and encourage mindfulness
- Thoughtful Ritual and High Quality Matcha Tea: Experience a traditional tea ceremony with hand picked matcha, where each step—from utensil preparation to tea whisking—is performed with care and intention
- Mindful Transition from Daily Life: Begin with welcome tea and sweets as you gradually shift your awareness from everyday life to the calming present moment
- Kindly arrive at least 10 minutes before the ceremony. Late arrivals exceeding 10 minutes may not participate.
What to expect
Upon arrival, you’ll step into a softly lit room where gentle candlelight replaces harsh overhead lights, creating a relaxing ambiance. Our host will greet you, store your belongings if needed, and briefly introduce the ceremony’s flow. Next, you’ll settle on comfortable seats and enjoy a welcome tea with accompanying sweets, letting the warm flavors guide your mind toward calm. Then, you’ll move to the main tearoom, designed to minimize distractions and heighten your awareness of subtle details, like the soothing sound of water simmering or the faint aroma of fresh matcha.
Good to know
- Participants will not be allowed to enter the session if more than 10 minutes late.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- Participants must be at least 6 years old to join this experience.
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- In summer, we perform a tea ceremony using chilled water and ice.
Reviews
The experience was like entering a parallel spiritual world; everything was perfect and authentic. Our guide spoke English well and was very kind in explaining various details and answering our questions regarding the tea ceremony. It was intoxicating to enter the world of Japanese traditions inside an authentic tea house. I would do this experience a hundred more times, and I recommend it without hesitation. A special thanks to our demonstrator of the tea preparation! Greetings from France! See you soon!
Beautiful, calm experience in a stunning historic building. We enjoyed learning about Japanese tea culture and ceremonies while trying freshly selected matcha and hojicha. Our hosts were knowledgeable and kind, making us feel welcomed. Would highly recommend for tea lovers.
I thought it was tea tasting 😂, end up a better experience than I expected. The instructor was knowledgeable and friendly
We wish we could give more than 5 stars, because she deserves it! She was very attentive and friendly. We felt really comfortable and it was very exciting to listen to her. Thank you for the wonderful and entertaining time.
This was by far one of the highlights of my trip. It’s a great sensory reset from the bustling city and the tea master guides you into such a zen space that adds to the overall ceremony. 100% reccomend.
A fantastic traditional experience!, but also just fun and engaging!. The host was super friendly and really knowledgable but also relaxed and got us to engage more as a group which made the experience so much more relaxing and fun! 🍵🫖
This was a beautiful experience. The host spoke near fluent english and was open for any questions you might have. She explained every step of the ceremony and took enough time for everyone to be able to enjoy the moment and reach the mindfulness the ceremony was hoping to achieve. We also received a small gift at the end of the ceremony.
the best traditional tea ceremony you can experience.
The mindful tea ceremony was a wonderful experience in a beautiful old tea house with great hosts. Highly recommended!
My partner and I booked this experience to celebrate our anniversary, and it was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, the natural light and tranquil atmosphere of Oboro Tea House made us feel completely at ease. Our Tea Master, Ryoko-san, was incredibly knowledgeable and offered such meaningful insight into Japanese culture. Being so close to the station, we never expected to discover such a peaceful sanctuary. We left this magical experience feeling calm, grounded, and more aware of the beauty in imperfection - one of the most memorable lessons Ryoko-san shared with us. Thank you for such a special experience.
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