Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience

A hands-on introduction to chado, the way of tea: learning the etiquette of preparing and receiving whisked matcha in a traditional tatami-room setting, usually alongside a short explanation of the ceremony's Zen-influenced philosophy.

Sessions typically run 45–90 minutes and are widely offered in English near Gion and Arashiyama. Wear socks without holes, since shoes come off for the tatami room. Booking ahead is recommended, especially for smaller tea houses.