Experience Kyoto’s culture on this 3.5-hour tour. Visit historic temples and tea shops, and learn about Wabi-sabi before enjoying a traditional tea ceremony. Perfect for anyone wanting to explore Japanese traditions with a friendly local guide.
Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate attire are recommended, as the tour involves a city walk before the tea ceremony.
Yes. You’ll experience a traditional tea ceremony led by a tea master, enjoy matcha tea served with a small seasonal snack, and learn proper etiquette and meaning behind the rituals.
Yes. This is a small-group tour, so you may be joined by other participants.
Yes. Your guide will take photos during the tour and send them to you after the experience via email.
Yes. The tour is designed for first-time participants and includes explanations of each step of the tea ceremony and its cultural context.
Hide was an excellent guide. We saw a lot in our time with him. He kept things moving, answered all our questions and was a delightful host. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
Anna W
May 28, 2026
Educational and interesting
Our guide Hide is a very enthusiastic and inspired man who has fascinated us very much with his stories. Arigatou gozaimasu
Erik F
May 31, 2026
Anna W
May 28, 2026
Excellent guide on an interesting tour route.
Hide was an excellent guide. We saw a lot in our time with him. He kept things moving, answered all our questions and was a delightful host. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
Erik F
May 31, 2026
Educational and interesting
Our guide Hide is a very enthusiastic and inspired man who has fascinated us very much with his stories. Arigatou gozaimasu
