[Kyoto] Kyoto Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a 100-Year-Old Wooden Townhouse

• Visit a real machiya, a traditional wooden townhouse
• Experience an authentic table and chair tea ceremony
• Learn from an instructor with more than 30 years of experience in the art of tea ceremony

One of the most iconic aspects of Japanese traditional culture is the tea ceremony. What better place to experience one for yourself than Kyoto, the city where most of the traditions started? This experience eliminates the need for floor seating, as all activities take place at a table. Stop by an authentic machiya wooden townhouse in Kyoto, which was built over 100 years ago. Learn the esteemed art of ceremony from a real tea veteran with 30 years of experience. Whisk your own tea like a professional as you learn all of the ins and outs of the ceremony along with its rich history. Enjoy your tea in peace with traditional Japanese sweets called wagashi. Embrace the tea culture of Kyoto in Kyoto with a local expert.