Duration
Free cancellation
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Join a 1-hour tea ceremony meditation in a 100-year-old Kyoto machiya at aeru gojo.
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Prepare your own bowl of matcha under the guidance of an English-speaking tea master trained in the Omotesenke tradition.
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Enjoy traditional Japanese sweets served alongside your freshly prepared tea.
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Experience the etiquette and rituals of host and guest in an intimate small group of up to 8 participants.
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Participate in a wheelchair-accessible session designed to allow all guests to fully engage in the ceremony.
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1-hour tea ceremony experience
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Small group session (max 8 participants)
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Tea master trained in the Omotesenke tradition
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Matcha-making experience
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1 bowl of matcha
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Traditional Japanese sweets
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Use of traditional tea utensils
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Kimono rental
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Hair styling
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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
Arrive at aeru gojo, located near Karasuma-dori Street. Look for the sign next to the Only Corporation building. Present your booking confirmation upon arrival. Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your session time.
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
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Participate in a one-hour tea ceremony meditation session in a historic machiya.
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Observe the ceremonial preparation of matcha demonstrated by an Omotesenke-trained tea master.
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Prepare your own bowl of matcha using a bamboo whisk and traditional utensils.
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Enjoy Japanese sweets served alongside your tea.
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Learn the etiquette of host and guest within the tea ceremony tradition.
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Small group format limited to 8 participants.
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What to bring
- Please bring your booking confirmation for entry.
What’s not allowed
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Outside food and drinks are not permitted inside the venue.
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Bicycles are not allowed inside the venue.
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Please avoid wearing strong perfumes or colognes during the session.
Accessibility
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The venue is wheelchair accessible and adapted to allow full participation.
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Staff can provide personalized assistance to guests who require support.
Additional information
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The experience lasts 1 hour.
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Bookings are non-refundable.
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Kimono rental and hair styling are not included.
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There is no on-site parking; please use nearby public bicycle parking if needed.
- 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.
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