[Kyoto] Kyoto Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony Culture & Matcha Tasting Experience
- Overview
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- An immersive tea ceremony experience in kimono (only for plans with kimono)
- Experienced tea ceremony teachers will explain the whole process in a vivid and easy-to-understand way, from tea room layout, tea set preparation, to boiling water, making tea, and tasting tea. You can participate deeply in every step and experience the solemnity and elegance of Japanese tea ceremony
- Understand the basic steps of making tea and tasting tea, such as the direction of rotation of the tea bowl and how to take it, etc.
- What to expect
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**Tea Ceremony Explanation**: To preserve the authentic and traditional Japanese cultural atmosphere, tea ceremony explanations are currently only available in English and Japanese. **Opening Introduction**: The tea ceremony master will introduce the historical origins, cultural connotations, and basic etiquette of the Japanese tea ceremony, giving you a preliminary understanding of it. **Tea Ceremony Demonstration**: The master will perform a complete tea ceremony demonstration, showcasing a series of actions such as boiling water, warming bowls, preparing tea powder, brewing tea, and stirring, allowing you to experience the ritual beauty of the tea ceremony. **Hands-on Experience**: Under the guidance of the master, you will personally experience the process of preparing tea, from grinding tea powder to whisking delicate tea foam, every step is full of fun. **Tea Tasting and Exchange**: Taste the matcha you prepared yourself, paired with wagashi (Japanese sweets), and exchange tea tasting experiences with o