1.5-Hour Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony in Kyoto

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Place: Kyoto

Validity: Flexible

Language: English, Japanese

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Experience “ryurei,” a traditional style of Japanese tea ceremony
Discover all the details of a formal tea ceremony
Learn about matcha snacks and tea
Study the etiquette of an ancient Japanese custom

What to expect

Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan and the origin of many of the country's cultural practices. One of these is the art of making tea, or chanoyu. Visit the townhouse of an interesting figure in the world of tea, Randy Channell Soei, who's the highest-ranked master of tea ceremony from outside of Japan. Join him to experience a proper authentic tea ceremony following the traditional ways. His particular style of tea ceremony is called "ryurei" and goes back to the 1870s. It's the formal way of showing hospitality to visiting foreign dignitaries through tea. Experience what it's like to be greeted as a diplomat by an expert in the art of tea ceremony. Then, try it out for yourself under his helpful instructions. Learn the four ideals of tea: harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility through this traditional art.