Traditional Tea Ceremony in Kyoto

• Experience “ryurei,” a traditional style of Japanese tea ceremony
• Discover all the details of a formal tea ceremony
• Learn about matcha snacks and tea
• Study the etiquette of an ancient Japanese custom

Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan and the origin of many of the country’s cultural practices. One of these is the art of making tea, or chanoyu. Visit the townhouse of an interesting figure in the world of tea, Randy Channell Soei, who is the highest-ranked master of tea ceremony from outside of Japan. Join him to experience a proper authentic tea ceremony following the traditional ways. His particular style of tea ceremony is called “ryurei” and goes back to the 1870s. It is the formal way of showing hospitality to visiting foreign dignitaries through tea. Experience what it is like to be greeted as a diplomat by an expert in the art of tea ceremony. Then, try it out for yourself under his helpful instructions. Learn the four ideals of tea: harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility through this traditional art.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Kindly note that you are not seated on the Tatami mats or low tables

• Traditional Tea Ceremony in Kyoto
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• Group photo
• Randy Sensei’s original Kyoto grown matcha
• Tea ceremony with a tea master
• Make your own bowl of matcha
• Traditional sweets from Kyoto’s famous sweet makers

• Transportation
• Kimono

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• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
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