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Japan
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Kyoto Prefecture
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Kyoto
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Experience Tea Ceremony wearing a Kimono in Kyoto
2 h
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About this activity
In this workshop, a qualified instructor will walk you through step by step of traditional tea ceremony. This is a ritual-like activity where ceremonial tea is prepared and presented to promote well-being, mindfulness and harmony. It is also called the Way of the Tea. The tea itself is a powdered green tea and is called Matcha.
The activity involves
• Traditional tea ceremony led by a tea master
• Drinking green tea and eating Japanese sweets
• Wearing a Kimono (Yukata in the summer season)The Japanese tea ceremony has many names in Japanese: Chanoyu, sado or ocha. It has a long history of a thousand years and has ties to the tea traders in China. Japanese monks first brought back tea leaves during the Chinese Tang dynasty (618 – 907 AD) and only used them in their temples for religious services. A priest called Myoan Eisai spread the belief that green tea could be used for medicine and by drinking it regularly you were ensured good health. Samurai in particular followed this practice and spread its popularity. Later, another priest called Murata Shukou, called the father of the tea ceremony, added more significance and rituals by making powdered tea so others could enjoy it. His focus on aesthetics became well known and heavily influences the tea ceremony that we know today.
Learning about a country through cultural workshops and activities will give you a better understanding of our intricate history, valued social principals and holistic way of life. By learning about Japan and its people, you will be immersed in different perspectives and approaches that are unique to this country. Maikoya offers you opportunities to understand this culture through local instructors and guides. There is no better way to learn about a new place from the viewpoints of those who grew up and live in this amazing country. What better way to spend a day than learning a traditional, beautiful new activity with a knowledgeable tutor in a picturesque setting? You wouldn’t find friendlier people to help you experience Japan in all its splendor.
Please let us know if you have any food allergies, Halal, vegan or vegetarian preferences.
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The activity involves
• Traditional tea ceremony led by a tea master
• Drinking green tea and eating Japanese sweets
• Wearing a Kimono (Yukata in the summer season)The Japanese tea ceremony has many names in Japanese: Chanoyu, sado or ocha. It has a long history of a thousand years and has ties to the tea traders in China. Japanese monks first brought back tea leaves during the Chinese Tang dynasty (618 – 907 AD) and only used them in their temples for religious services. A priest called Myoan Eisai spread the belief that green tea could be used for medicine and by drinking it regularly you were ensured good health. Samurai in particular followed this practice and spread its popularity. Later, another priest called Murata Shukou, called the father of the tea ceremony, added more significance and rituals by making powdered tea so others could enjoy it. His focus on aesthetics became well known and heavily influences the tea ceremony that we know today.
Learning about a country through cultural workshops and activities will give you a better understanding of our intricate history, valued social principals and holistic way of life. By learning about Japan and its people, you will be immersed in different perspectives and approaches that are unique to this country. Maikoya offers you opportunities to understand this culture through local instructors and guides. There is no better way to learn about a new place from the viewpoints of those who grew up and live in this amazing country. What better way to spend a day than learning a traditional, beautiful new activity with a knowledgeable tutor in a picturesque setting? You wouldn’t find friendlier people to help you experience Japan in all its splendor.
Please let us know if you have any food allergies, Halal, vegan or vegetarian preferences.
Included
- Kimono costume
- Green tea
- Utensils
- Hairstyling (simple style)
- Snacks
Not included
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please let us know if you have any food allergies or Halal, vegan, vegetarian preferences.
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
70%
Cultural
60%
Sport
30%
Original
15%
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The staff was very kind and the kimono choices were great. However, the ceremony was much shorter than I expected it to be and the studio was hard to find. Right out side of the studio though is a nice area to shop and walk around, so that was nice.
Great end to a wonderful short trip to Japan. We booked this experience a few hours before having only been in Kyoto for the day, and were amazed at the immediate confirmation. The place was easy to find and close to a metro station. Once we arrived we were guided to the kimono location which was a short walk away, the kimono shop had some very nice ladies who were very helpful in choosing the perfect kimono. The kimonos are in multiple colors and cater to everyone tastes.Once we were all kitted up we headed back to the tea ceremony venue, when we arrived the guides were nice enough to take multiple pictures of us in poses. The tea ceremony itself was very peaceful, informational and the tea was yummy! After the ceremony was offer they told us we could wear the kimono for the rest of the day which was very nice. While we were there we saw a samurai class which looked fun, sadly we didn't have enough time. Thanks again for the great experience.