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Exclusive Japanese Tea Ceremony in a Kyoto Setting

By KYOTO STAR BAR Premium Tea Ceremony
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$167 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Join us for an authentic tea experience at our bar anytime from morning until 5:00 pm.
Each time of day brings its own charm:

• Morning – Quiet light and fresh energy to begin your Kyoto day mindfully.
• Midday – Bright and vibrant, perfect for a cultural interlude between sightseeing.
• Afternoon – Gentle warmth and a slower pace, ideal for reflection before evening.

Enjoy usucha—light matcha—served in authentic utensils, followed by your choice of:

• Traditional Tea Ceremony – Learn refined gestures, philosophy, and etiquette.
• Tasting Experience – Select premium sake, craft cocktail, or speciality coffee.

Conclude with one drink of your choice from our menu, leaving with both flavour and memory.

Activity location
  • Kyoto Star Bar
    • 185-5 Zaimokuchō
    • 604-8017, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Kyoto Star Bar
    • 185-5 Zaimokuchō
    • 604-8017, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Exclusive Japanese Tea Ceremony in a Kyoto Setting
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
Price details
NZ$166.74 x 1 AdultNZ$166.74

Total
Price is NZ$166.74
Until Thu, 5 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Matcha,wagashi,drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No pick-up service available

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available

Activity itinerary

• Arrival and welcome (5 minutes): Check in at our bar and settle into the calm counter space. Brief introduction to the flow, etiquette, and utensils. • Guided meditation (5 minutes): Short breath-led practice to centre the mind and open the senses for tea. • Usucha service (10–15 minutes): Enjoy a bowl of lightly whisked matcha prepared with authentic utensils. Learn how to receive, rotate, and savour the bowl. • Choose your path (20–30 minutes):• Tea ceremony mini-lesson: Learn refined gestures (handling chawan, chasen, chashaku), sequence of preparation, seasonal themes, and the spirit of hospitality. You may try whisking under instructor guidance. • Tasting experience: Guided tasting of your choice—premium sake, a crafted cocktail, or speciality coffee—paired to complement matcha’s flavour profile. Includes aroma notes, origin stories, and ideal serving. • Your included drink (10 minutes): Select one drink from the menu (tea, spirits, or coffee) to conclude, lingering in the intimate ambiance. • Closing (5 minutes): Q&A, photo opportunity with utensils or at the counter, and recommendations for the rest of your Kyoto day.

Location

Activity location
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    Kyoto Star Bar
    • 185-5 Zaimokuchō
    • 604-8017, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kyoto Star Bar
    • 185-5 Zaimokuchō
    • 604-8017, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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