Table-Style Matcha Ceremony in a 150-Year-Old Kyoto Machiya
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聚らく JURAKU - Kyoto Cultural Hub
- Experience a traditional tea ceremony in a 150-year-old Kyoto machiya
- Watch a live table-style matcha preparation with English explanation
- Enjoy high-grade matcha with seasonal Japanese sweets
- Small group experience (max. 6 guests) in a calm tea room
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BRL 99.99 off
What to expect
Our cultural experience introduces the beauty and philosophy of Japanese tea culture in a calm and welcoming setting.
Before the ceremony begins, you will receive a brief introduction to machiya architecture and Kyoto lifestyle, helping you understand the cultural meaning behind the tea room and its seasonal design.
Guests are seated comfortably on chairs (no kneeling required) while a tea practitioner with over 16 years of training performs a live table-style tea preparation. Each movement and utensil is explained clearly, allowing you to appreciate the elegance and symbolism of the tea ceremony.
You will then enjoy a bowl of high-grade matcha paired with beautifully crafted Japanese sweets.
A peaceful tea ceremony experience in a historic Japanese townhouse
Guided tea experience with a machiya tour in a 150-year-old Kyoto townhouse
Elegant tea bowls and utensils used in the ceremony
A calm tea room designed for quiet appreciation
Top-grade Kyoto matcha, usually available for only to tea practitioners.
Seasonal Japanese sweets served with matcha
Good to know
- For children under 12, we kindly ask you book a private option
- The experience is mainly conducted in English. If all participants on the day speak Japanese or Chinese, we may offer the experience in that language upon request, depending on availability
- Photography and video are allowed, except during the instructor’s formal tea preparation
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