Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Experience in a small tea room

A tea ceremony in Kyoto held in a small room rather than a hall. A teacher takes you through what each movement is for, serves matcha with traditional sweets, and then hands you the whisk so you can make your own. No experience is assumed and nothing is performed at you.

• A small tea room, not a hall or a hotel function space
• Matcha and wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets
• Make your own bowl, with guidance
• Every movement explained as it happens
• English throughout, no experience needed

1. Kyoto

   Meet at the tea room in Sakyo Ward.

2. Introduction

   What the ceremony is and what to expect.

3. The ceremony

   Prepared and served by the teacher, explained throughout.

4. Your own bowl

   Whisk your own matcha, with wagashi alongside.

Tea Ceremony Experience Chisato in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto. There is a sign that says "Chisato", so please press the bell and the staff will let you enter the room. Your guide will also meet you there and contact you on WhatsApp beforehand.

• Matcha tea and tea ceremony
• Wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets
• English-speaking guide and instructions
• Transportation fees to and from the meeting point
• Kimono rental (can be arranged separately if requested)

• You will be sitting on tatami. Wear something you can sit comfortably in, and shoes that come off easily.
• Sitting cross-legged is fine. You are not required to kneel.
• Kimono rental is not included but can be arranged separately if you ask when booking.
• There is a maximum of 6 people per group.
• Your guide will contact you through WhatsApp before the tour, so please install it in advance.