Kyoto Arashiyama: Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience
▪ Witness a rare demonstration where you will personally watch a tea ceremony master demonstrate the rigorous “tea preparation” ceremony, which can only be seen in professional formal tea parties. From gestures to the use of tools, you can appreciate the solemnity and delicacy of the authentic tea ceremony process. ▪ Exclusive quiet time in the Japanese-style room, away from the hustle and bustle, carefully savor your exclusive tea ceremony time in the lingering aroma and peaceful mood. ▪ Taste the beauty of the five senses, from the mellowness of the tea, the elegance of the tea snacks, to the exquisite tea utensils and the tranquility of the Japanese-style room, allowing your sense of sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch to immerse yourself in the harmony of the tea ceremony.
What to expect
In Kyoto Arashiyama, we sincerely invite you to experience this rare tea ceremony, and quietly feel the ultimate aesthetics of the Japanese tea ceremony. The tea ceremony is hosted by professional tea ceremony teachers of the Omotesenke school of Japanese tea ceremony, providing services in Chinese, English, and Japanese, and offering you the most authentic way of matcha.
As the head of the three Senke families of Japanese matcha, the Omotesenke school continues the orthodox spirit of Sen no Rikyu's tea ceremony. Historically, it has served tea to the royal family and nobles many times, and its noble and elegant tea style is still highly respected.
You will experience the following in this exclusive tea ceremony:
- Witness rare demonstrations You will personally watch the tea ceremony teacher perform for you. You will only be able to see the rigorous “tea making” ceremony in a professional formal tea party. From gestures to the use of utensils, you will appreciate the solemn and delicate beauty of the orthodox tea ceremony process.
- Exclusive quiet time In the Japanese-style room, away from the hustle and bustle, you can savor your own tea ceremony time in the lingering fragrance and peaceful mood.
- Taste the beauty of the five senses From the mellowness of the tea soup and the elegance of the tea snacks to the exquisite tea utensils and the tranquility of the Japanese-style room, let your vision, smell, taste, hearing, and touch immerse in the harmony of the tea ceremony.
Experience process - 50 minutes in total
- Tea Ceremony Culture Guide (approximately 10 minutes) After entering the room, the tea ceremony teacher will explain in detail the history and origin of the tea ceremony, basic etiquette, and introduce various exquisite tea utensils.
- Tea Making Ceremony Demonstration (approximately 20 minutes) Watch the teacher personally demonstrate the traditional “tea making” process, and then taste exquisite Japanese sweets and rich matcha to feel the delicate layers of the tea soup.
- Hands-on tea making experience (approximately 20 minutes) Under the guidance of the tea ceremony teacher, you will personally pick up the tea utensils and make your own matcha, experiencing the true meaning of the tea ceremony “ichigo ichie”.
gentle reminder
- There are no special requirements for clothing, and comfort is recommended.
- You can freely sit after entering the Japanese-style room. You can sit cross-legged on the tatami without sitting upright. Chairs are also available for selection.
With a cup of tea, observe your own heart; With a ceremony, understand the essence of Japanese aesthetics; Sincerely invite you to join this rare tea feast.
