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Tea Ceremony Meditation: Make Your Own Matcha with a Tea Master
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Highlights

  • Join a 45-minutes tea ceremony meditation in a 100-year-old Kyoto machiya at aeru gojo.
  • Prepare your own bowl of matcha under the guidance of an English-speaking tea master trained in the Omotesenke tradition.
  • Enjoy traditional Japanese sweets served alongside your freshly prepared tea.
  • Experience the etiquette and rituals of host and guest in an intimate small group of up to 10 participants.
  • Participate in a wheelchair-accessible session designed to allow all guests to fully engage in the ceremony.

Your Experience

Spend one hour in a 100-year-old Kyoto machiya learning to prepare matcha with an English-speaking tea master trained in the Omotesenke tradition.

Getting started

If you are coming from Karasuma-dori Street, turn at the corner with the Family Mart convenience store. Then proceed straight for just one block. You will see the sign for 'aeru gojo' next to the 'Only Corporation' and across from 'Zen Kyoto'. We do not have a parking lot. If you are arriving by rental bicycle, please use the public parking spaces.

What to expect

aeru gojo Machiya

aeru gojo is a traditional Kyoto townhouse built over 100 years ago, offering an intimate setting for tea ceremony experiences.

Features

  • Participate in a 45-minutes tea ceremony meditation session in a historic machiya.

  • Observe the ceremonial preparation of matcha demonstrated by an Omotesenke-trained tea master.

  • Prepare your own bowl of matcha using a bamboo whisk and traditional utensils.

  • Enjoy Japanese sweets served alongside your tea.

  • Experience Japanese culture and spirituality through an English-guided tea ceremony, gaining deeper insights into its traditions, philosophy, and customs through interactive dialogue.

  • Small group format limited to 10 participants

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 45-minute tea ceremony experience
  • Small group session (max 10 participants)
  • Tea master trained in the Omotesenke tradition
  • Matcha-making experience
  • 1 bowl of matcha
  • Traditional Japanese sweets
  • Use of traditional tea utensils
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Kimono rental
  • Hair styling

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

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Booking FAQs

Please bring your booking confirmation for entry.

Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your scheduled time. As our space is limited, we kindly ask for your understanding that the venue is not suitable for eating. Bicycles are not allowed inside the venue. To fully enjoy the aroma of matcha and ensure a pleasant experience for everyone, please refrain from wearing perfumes or colognes.

The venue is wheelchair accessible. If you will be using a wheelchair, we kindly ask that you arrive 10 minutes before your session so we can assist you comfortably. Staff can provide personalized assistance to guests who require support.

The experience lasts 45-minutes. Bookings are non-refundable. Kimono rental and hair styling are not included. There is no on-site parking; please use nearby public bicycle parking if needed.

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