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Three people sitting at a wooden table with tea sets and small plants. 1
Four people sitting at a table with bowls and chopsticks, in a room with traditional Japanese decor. 2
A person preparing matcha tea with a traditional Japanese whisk and a black teapot. 3
A wooden table with various tea utensils, including a teapot, cups, and a bowl. 4
A person pouring tea from a black teapot into a cup. 5

Whisk Your Own Matcha: A Zen Matcha Experience at Temple

By ENSHI KYOTO
Free cancellation available
Price is €29 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Learn about the history of the tea ceremony.
  • Experience the tea ceremony.
  • Savour tea and traditional Kyoto sweets.

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒600-8222 京都府京都市下京区東中筋通七条上る文覚町３９８−３ | From Kyoto Station, take the north central exit and head straight north. Walk along Karasuma Street for about 10 minutes. Shokoji Temple will be on your right-hand side, just past several intersections. It’s a small but distinctive temple, so please keep an eye out for the sign at the entrance. If you have any trouble finding the location, please contact us by email or call 080-5259-3796.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Whisk Your Own Matcha: A Zen Matcha Experience at Temple

  • Activity duration is 45 minutes45m
    45m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:15
Price details
€28.89 x 2 Adults€57.78
Total
Price is €57.78

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tea
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Kyoto sweet
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photo shoot
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport costs to the location
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tip

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Party groups
  • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People with back problems
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Step into the serene atmosphere of a Japanese temple and discover the art of matcha.
In this unique hands-on experience, you will whisk your own bowl of matcha using traditional tea tools, guided by a host who will share the rich history of the tea ceremony and the cultural meaning behind each gesture.

Learn how matcha has been cherished for centuries as part of Zen practice, enjoy the calming ritual of preparation, and deepen your understanding of Japanese tea culture. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a tea enthusiast, this experience offers a memorable way to connect with tradition, mindfulness, and taste.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒600-8222 京都府京都市下京区東中筋通七条上る文覚町３９８−３ | From Kyoto Station, take the north central exit and head straight north. Walk along Karasuma Street for about 10 minutes. Shokoji Temple will be on your right-hand side, just past several intersections. It’s a small but distinctive temple, so please keep an eye out for the sign at the entrance. If you have any trouble finding the location, please contact us by email or call 080-5259-3796.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan