【OBP】UNESCO Heritage Private Tea Ceremony

1 hour

Easy

Visit a building with over 100 years of history for a private tea ceremony overlooking a Japanese garden.
Experience the pinnacle of Japanese tea culture in Kyoto, the green tea capital of Japan. Visit a beautiful Japanese home with over 100 years of history located directly next to the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site Ryoan-ji. This spot is famous for its zen rock garden and is a perfect place to take in the ancient atmosphere which Kyoto is famous for. Enjoy a tea ceremony just for you and your friends and family overlooking this stunning view. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture while learning the ins-and-outs of one of the country’s most ancient artforms. Let your host walk you through the steps to complete a perfect bowl of matcha green tea in the traditional way. Finish the experience by relaxing with your hand-whisked tea as you look out over Japan’s amazing heritage.
What's included?
    • Private tea ceremony demonstration
    • Traditional sweets
    • Opportunity to make your own bowl of matcha
    Exclusions
      • Transportation to and from the venue
      Please note
        • This experience takes 50 minutes in total
        • Photos without flash are allowed
        • Short videos are allowed, but filming the experience in its entirety is not
        • If you are interested in renting a kimono please inform us in advance so we can arrange an appointment for you. Please note that this is an additional fee.
        What to bring