Soak in the peaceful atmosphere of a temple tea room with the head monk tea master
2 hour private experience
Location: Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Join the head monk tea master for a urasenke-style tea ceremony. Enjoy fresh matcha and season wagashi sweets in addition to a short lecture about Buddhism teachings.
Who can attend
Children must be 12+
What to wear
Comfortable clothing suitable for meditation
What else you should know
Please inform us of any dietary requirements, including allergies, at checkout.
Availability
Everyday
Session 1 (10:00 - 12:00)
Session 2 (13:00 - 15:00)
Session 3 (15:00 - 17:00)
Access
25 minutes by car from Kyoto Station
Tea and Teachings
When Buddhism made landfall in Japan more than a millennium ago, tea also arrived, accompanied by the methods used to consume tea. These seedlings of the way of tea first took root amongst the ranks of Buddhism practising monks, as well as the higher echelons of society. The monks wove the practice of tea into their practices and way of life. It would not be until the Edo Period, roughly 400 years ago, that tea would begin to be enjoyed by the general public. At this temple tucked away in western Kyoto, the practised movements of a tea master are combined with the patience and poise of the head monk of the temple. Experience a urasenke tea ceremony in the temple that was the first Soto Zen temple built in Kyoto. Savour freshly whisked matcha and traditional and seasonal wagashi along with a small lecture by the head priest about the teachings of Buddhism.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
