Tokyo: Tea Ceremony at a Traditional Tea House

Tokyo



Join this ancient tradition while enjoying the silence, harmony, and a unique traditional setting that is rarely open to visitors.

Highlights

  • Join an authentic tea ceremony in Tokyo.
  • Enjoy high-quality matcha and traditional Japanese sweets.
  • Learn the meaning of each gesture and object.
  • An intimate activity in a traditional teahouse.
  • Perfect for getting to know Japanese culture at a leisurely pace.

Description

You'll attend a traditional tea ceremony at a teahouse in Tokyo. Before you start, you'll get a quick introduction to basic etiquette: how to sit, how to move, and how to receive the matcha bowl. The ceremony takes place in silence, respecting the traditional rhythm and rules. During this time, you'll observe the complete process of preparing matcha tea. At the end of the ceremony, there's a Q&A session where the utensils used, the meaning of the gestures, and any questions related to the experience are explained in detail. Matcha is served with traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi).

Includes

Traditional tea ceremony A guided explanation of the ceremony and its elements Matcha tea prepared right in front of you Traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi) Use of an authentic teahouse Private experience (up to 4 people) Guide in Spanish and English

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