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The Urasenke tea master guiding a guest as she scoops matcha into her bowl

Daytime Workshop · Kawaramachi-Sanjo

Matcha Tea Ceremony with an Urasenke Master

Step into the meditative world of Japanese tea ceremony, led by a certified Urasenke master in central Kyoto. Watch a full temae, then take the bamboo whisk in your own hands.

80 minutes
Duration
Max 5 guests
Group size
English
Language
Daytime
Time
¥12,000 / adult
Price
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What's Included

✓ Guided by a certified Urasenke teacher — one of Japan's most prestigious tea traditions
✓ Watch a complete temae (tea preparation), explained in English
✓ Hands-on: whisk your own bowl of matcha under personal guidance
✓ Seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets) included
✓ Tasting of three kinds of Japanese tea
✓ Certificate of participation, handwritten and signed by your sensei

Workshop Photos

The sensei introducing the world of matcha at the start of the class
The sensei explaining the bamboo ladle and iron kettle to guests
Guests whisking their own bowls of matcha
A guest scooping matcha with a bamboo tea scoop, sensei smiling beside her
The tea ceremony table with iron kettle, scroll, and bowls of matcha
Guests and sensei posing for a group photo after the tea ceremony

How the 80 Minutes Unfold

Start

Welcome and introductions. A friendly start sets a relaxed tone for the session.

+10m

The Way of Tea. Your sensei shares the history of tea ceremony, the legendary Sen no Rikyu, and the four principles of chado: harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. Each tool is introduced and explained.

+25m

The sensei's demonstration. A complete, unhurried temae performed from start to finish — every movement explained in English.

+45m

Your turn. Measure, sift, and whisk your own bowl of matcha, step by step with the sensei beside you.

+55m

Enjoy your matcha with seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets).

+65m

A relaxed finish: taste and compare three kinds of Japanese tea, with time for photos and questions.

Meeting Point

Das (Kawaramachi-Sanjo, Kyoto)

A calm, modern cafe in the Kawaramachi-Sanjo neighborhood, steps from central Kyoto. The exact address and walking directions are sent with your booking confirmation.

Please arrive 5 minutes before your start time.

Duration ~80 minutes
Adult ¥12,000
Child ¥8,000
Dress code Casual

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Only 5 seats per session. Book early to secure your date.

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FAQ

Do I need any tea ceremony experience? ▼
Not at all. Complete beginners are welcome. Your sensei guides every step, and it is simpler than it looks.
Can children join? ▼
Yes. Children are welcome with an adult. The child price is ¥8,000.
Is the workshop in English? ▼
Yes, it is conducted entirely in English. No Japanese required.
Can I take photos? ▼
Yes. There is time for photos at the end of the session, and you are welcome to capture your own bowl as you go.
Where exactly do we meet? ▼
The session takes place at Das, a cafe in the Kawaramachi-Sanjo area of central Kyoto. The exact address and directions are sent with your booking confirmation.
¥12,000 / adult
Small groups · Local guide
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