class1h 30measyPrivate
Nakagyō, Kyoto

Private Tea Ceremony with a Tea Master

An intimate chanoyu led by a master in a historic tea room, with hands-on guidance in the way of tea.

About this experience

In a tea room of tatami, alcove scroll and a single seasonal flower, a master of the way of tea welcomes you for a private chanoyu conducted with full ritual precision.

You witness the deliberate, meditative preparation of thick matcha, learn the etiquette of receiving the bowl, and then are guided to whisk your own — a lesson less in technique than in presence, hospitality and the beauty of the single moment.

What's included
  • Private tea master
  • Full chanoyu ceremony
  • Matcha & seasonal wagashi
  • Hands-on whisking lesson
Not included
  • Hotel transfer
  • Gratuities
What to bring
  • Socks
  • Patience
  • An open mind
Meeting point
Machiya tea room, central Kyoto
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