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Tea Ceremony in Kyo-machiya
kimono x matcha package in Oike Bettei
Kimono x Matcha package in Oike Bettei
You can experience the "tea ceremony" experience in a traditional Kyo-machiya, which is said to be a comprehensive art of Japanese culture,
in front of you by the teacher and yourself.
Matcha with sweets is included.
Date
Weekdays ONLY
Duration
Approximate 50 minutes
Reservation
On request ; Available from 10am to 16pm
※Reservation deadline: 3 days before visit
※Full payment of tea ceremony will be charged in advance by credit card.
※Cancellation Charge: Previous day: 50%, On the reservation day: 100%
Number of Participants in a session
3~10 people
※Please contact us for over 11 people
Available age
Above 7 years old (Child's fee is not available.)
【Attention】
Please keep an eye on your children.
We may ask you and the children to leave if our staff and teacher determined that it is difficult to proceed due to the behavior of your child.
【Children under 6 years old】
If a child under 6 years old wishes to participate, a separate room rental fee will be charged.
Please consult us. (Room charges vary depending on the number of people)
2 ~ 4 people 11,000 yen
5 ~ 10 people 19,800 yen
Group Session (tandem with other participants)
3,080yen
(This price is not including the kimono rental.)
Private Session
1~4persons: Above charge +11,000yen
5~10persons: Above charge +19,800yen
Available Language
English, Mandarin, Japanese
The following languages are available upon request and subject to extra charge: 3,300yen
"Korean"
※ It may be impossible to respond according to the service situation of the interpreter staff.
Group
It will be a separate quote. Please contact us.
Option - Photography
[Private Session ONLY] Commemorative photographing during Matcha experience (up to 4 people / reservation required)
16,500yen
Shooting time: about 45 minutes / about 70 photos by download
※ If you wish to add a photography, please fill in the remarks column while reserve.
※ All prices shown are with tax.
Flow
of
Experience
Tea ceremony mini lecture
About 10 minutes
Learn about the history and meaning of Tea ceremony from the basics, with explanations about the alcove's hanging scroll and the tools used during the ceremony.
Demonstration by teacher
About 25 minutes
Demonstration by teacher in a quiet and dignified space and time. Every piece of work has a meaning. One participant will get a sweet and a matcha from teacher.
Prepare a matcha for others
About 25 minutes
Prepare a matcha on your own under the guidance of the teacher in front of your friends and family.
The teacher will teach you step by step carefully.
Matcha
&
Sweet
Matcha
Using Matcha from ''Itou Kyuemon''(伊藤久右衛門) tea house in Uji founded in 1832. From Edo period, many famous shrine worshiper used their tea.
Let's enjoy high quality green tea with good sweetness.
Sweet
Using sweet from a Japanese sweet shop near Yumeyakata Oike Bettei.
Sweets are made according to the season of spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Profile
Professor of Urasenke · Aya Suzuki
Born in Osaka in 1964. Went to Kyoto from teenager and learned Urasenke tea ceremony. Being fascinated by the deep spirituality of the tea ceremony and the underlying philosophy, she moved on to the path with the passionate desire to convey the goodness of the tea ceremony to many people. Not only tea ceremony, but also Japanese culture "calligraphy" and "flower ceremony", also proficiency in the master class.
Hobbies are hot yoga and walking around Kyoto. She think that "to study the tea ceremony is to sharpen the mind and to learn the way of life", so she is working hard every day.
【Message from Aya sensei】
There are many tips in the world of tea to enrich your daily life. A cup of tea that you can feel the words in the Japanese space, love flowers, and enjoy the bowl. Do you not touch the charm of the tea ceremony too? We look forward to a wonderful meeting.
Reservation
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<Booking time if you wish to get kimono rental + tea ceremony>
Please make a reservation
kimono rental: about 1 hour before the tea ceremony.
kimono rental & hairstyling: about 1h30 before the tea ceremony.
※For sample: If you arrive at 10am and your booking includes kimono rental & hairstyling,
your tea ceremony will start at 11:30am.
Notes
· Reservations are required in advance.
· Kimono rental price is not included in the price above.
· This experience is for over 10 years old. Children under 10 years old cannot be accepted.
· If you do not receive the confirmation email within 3 business days please contact us by phone.
※Cancellation Charge: Previous day 50%; On the reservation day 100%
<About the date>
Reservation on request
※ However, there are also days that can not be held due to various circumstances. We appreciate your understanding to that effect.