Experience the true art of Japanese tea drinking by taking part in this tea ceremony at Jotokuji Temple. Learn about the ancient ritual of tea drinking and its social significance in Japanese culture.
Start your tea ceremony experience by entering through the main gates of the Jotoku-ji Temple. You will pass the entrance to the Grand Tearoom on your left and a parish shop next to it and meet at the nearby red benches where your guide awaits. Whilst walking through the temple you are free to admire the architecture and stand by the purification fountain. Weather permitting, you are free to sit at the red benches and for a break. In the event of rain you can stand outside under the gable of the shop or wait in the Grand Tearoom. Once you have finished perusing the temple or sitting on the red benches taking in the atmosphere you are able to enter the Grand Tearoom where your instructor waits for you.
Start your tour of the Temple with a traditional purification ritual, a completely unique and insightful experience for Western visitors. Afterwards you will remove your shoes at the entrance of the Grand Tearoom and in your group, proceed inside to take your seat. Get the chance to sample matcha tea at its best. The Tea Master will guide you throughout, showing and explaining every step of the way. Throughout the ceremony you will be taught the fine art of drinking matcha tea and learn about the importance of the ceremony.
Fra
147 kr.
pr. person
Lokation:
Kyoto, Japan, Honshu, Asia, Jotokuji Temple, Kansai Region, Kyoto Prefecture
Varighed:
70 minutter
Sprog:
English
Anmeldelser:
4.5/5 stjerner
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Højdepunkter
- Take part in a traditional Japanese tea drinking ceremony
- Marvel at the architecture of the Jotokuji Temple
- Get the chance to experience this ancient ceremony.
Yderligere information
- Please note that the Temple is wheelchair accessible but the tearoom is not because there are three steps
- For those not comfortable sitting on the floor in the traditional position seats and stools can be provided
Inkluderet
- Tour guide
- Chanoyu workshop ceremony
Ikke inkluderet
- Meals
- Kimono (can be rented separately)
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