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The Art of Kimono & Tea Ceremony with Former Geiko

Meet your guide in Uji and walk through the historic town, passing theUNESCO site Ujigami Shrine. Then visit a traditional house for Matcha tasting and a tea ceremony with a former geikoFeaturesLed by a former maiko and geiko from KyotoCompare premium Uji matcha, focusing on aroma, umami, and aftertasteA unique experience combining Uji walking and tea cultureFully private experience with no other participantsEnjoy a quiet moment in a traditional sukiya-style house Overview Meet your guide in Uji and walk through the historic town, passing the UNESCO World Heritage site Ujigami Shrine.After a short walk through the quiet streets of Uji, you will arrive at Tōka-an, a traditional sukiya-style house overlooking the Uji River.Here you will dress in a beautiful kimono and learn about its meaning in Japanese culture.After changing into kimono, you will experience a traditional tea ceremony in a quiet tea room, where you will learn the basic etiquette of tea and prepare your own bowl of matcha.Hosted by a former maiko and geiko from Kyoto, this experience offers a rare opportunity to encounter Japanese culture in an authentic and intimate setting.This is a fully private experience, allowing you to enjoy the moment at your own pace. Schedule Schedule 0:00｜Meeting (Keihan Uji Station Area) 0:20｜Town Walk Walk through the quiet streets of Uji, passing the UNESCO World Heritage site Ujigami Shrine. 0:30｜Arrival at Tōka-an Arrive at the traditional house where the experience takes place. 0:40｜Kimono Dressing Change into a beautiful kimono and learn about basic posture and movements. 1:20｜Tea Ceremony Experience Enter the tea room and learn the basics of the tea ceremony. You will prepare and enjoy a bowl of matcha with Japanese sweets. 2:00–2:30｜End The guide and host will warmly see you off. Pricing Children Number of ParticipantsPrice (per person)112,000 JPY210,000 JPY39,000 JPY48,000 JPY5 or more7,000 JPY Adults Number of ParticipantsPrice (per person)128,000 JPY218,000 JPY316,000 JPY4 or more15,000 JPY Meeting Point For guided experiences, we usually meet guests at Keihan Uji Station.Please note that this is Keihan Uji Station, not JR Uji Station.For experiences without a guide, the meeting point is at the bottom of Kotosaka slope near Kōshō-ji Temple. For guided experiences, we usually meet guests at Keihan Uji Station. Please note that this is Keihan Uji Station, not JR Uji Station. For experiences without a guide, guests will meet us at the bottom of Kotosaka slope near Kōshō-ji Temple, a quiet entrance to one of Uji’s most beautiful temple paths. Overview Options Option 1: Uji Matcha Tasting & Tea CeremonyIn this option, you will taste three types of carefully selected, unblended Uji matcha and learn the differences in aroma, bitterness, sweetness, and depth of flavor. After the tasting, you will move to the tea room and experience the basics of the Japanese tea ceremony.Option 2: Kimono & Tea Ceremony ExperienceIn this option, you will first wear a traditional kimono and learn its meaning in Japanese culture while experiencing the beauty of movement and posture. Afterward, you will enter the tea room to experience a tea ceremony, where you will learn basic etiquette and prepare your own bowl of matcha in a peaceful setting. Includes / Excludes IncludesPrivate matcha tasting experienceTasting of multiple types of matcha (small portions)ExcludesNo additional exclusions Important Information The venue has stairs. Please contact us in advance if you use a wheelchair.Please inform us in advance if you have any food allergies.Photography is allowed.Children under 5 years old can join free of charge. Reservation Form [contact-form-7 id="7ebcc30" title="コンタクトフォーム 1"] … Details & Booking
Uji Matcha Tasting & Tea Ceremony with Former Geiko

Meet your guide in Uji and walk through the historic town, passing theUNESCO site Ujigami Shrine. Then visit a traditional house for Matcha tasting and a tea ceremony with a former geiko FeaturesLed by a former maiko and geiko from KyotoCompare premium Uji matcha, focusing on aroma, umami, and aftertasteA unique experience combining Uji walking and tea cultureFully private experience with no other participantsEnjoy a quiet moment in a traditional sukiya-style house Overview Experience the depth of Japanese tea culture in the historic town of Uji, the heart of Japan’s matcha tradition.This private cultural experience is hosted by a former maiko and geiko from Kyoto, offering a rare opportunity to encounter Japanese culture through someone deeply connected to its traditions.You will meet your guide near Keihan Uji Station and begin a short walk through the historic streets of Uji. Along the way, you will hear stories about Uji tea, local traditions, and pass the UNESCO World Heritage site Ujigami Shrine.After about 30 minutes, you will arrive at Tōka-an, a quiet traditional sukiya-style house overlooking the Uji River.Here you will taste three carefully selected Uji matcha, comparing aroma, umami, bitterness, and aftertaste.If you prefer, the tasting can also be arranged as a Japanese green tea tasting, featuring sencha, gyokuro, and tencha, allowing you to explore the diversity of Japanese tea beyond matcha.After the tasting, you will enter the tea room and experience the basics of the Japanese tea ceremony.Beyond tea, this experience invites you to encounter the quiet beauty of Japanese culture—space, movement, and ma, the harmony found in stillness. Schedule 0:00｜Meeting (Keihan Uji Station Area)Meet your guide and begin a walk through historic Uji while learning about tea culture.0:20｜Town WalkWalk along the Uji River and pass the UNESCO World Heritage site Ujigami Shrine.0:30｜Arrival at Tōka-anArrive at a traditional house overlooking the Uji River.0:45｜Tea TastingTaste three types of carefully selected Uji matcha, or choose a Japanese green tea tasting featuring sencha, gyokuro, and tencha.1:30｜Tea Ceremony ExperienceMove to the tea room and experience the basics of Japanese tea ceremony.2:00｜EndThe guide and host will warmly see you off. Pricing Children Number of ParticipantsPrice (per person)112,000 JPY210,000 JPY39,000 JPY48,000 JPY5 or more7,000 JPY Adults Number of ParticipantsPrice (per person)128,000 JPY218,000 JPY316,000 JPY4 or more15,000 JPY Meeting Point For guided experiences, we usually meet guests at Keihan Uji Station.Please note that this is Keihan Uji Station, not JR Uji Station.For experiences without a guide, the meeting point is at the bottom of Kotosaka slope near Kōshō-ji Temple. For guided experiences, we usually meet guests at Keihan Uji Station. Please note that this is Keihan Uji Station, not JR Uji Station. For experiences without a guide, guests will meet us at the bottom of Kotosaka slope near Kōshō-ji Temple, a quiet entrance to one of Uji’s most beautiful temple paths. Options Option 1: Uji Matcha Tasting & Tea CeremonyIn this option, you will taste three types of carefully selected, unblended Uji matcha and learn the differences in aroma, bitterness, sweetness, and depth of flavor. After the tasting, you will move to the tea room and experience the basics of the Japanese tea ceremony.Option 2: Kimono & Tea Ceremony ExperienceIn this option, you will first wear a traditional kimono and learn its meaning in Japanese culture while experiencing the beauty of movement and posture. Afterward, you will enter the tea room to experience a tea ceremony, where you will learn basic etiquette and prepare your own bowl of matcha in a peaceful setting. Includes / Excludes IncludesPrivate matcha tasting experienceTasting of multiple types of matcha (small portions)ExcludesNo additional exclusions Important Information The venue has stairs. Please contact us in advance if you use a wheelchair.Please inform us in advance if you have any food allergies.Photography is allowed.Children under 5 years old can join free of charge. Reservation Form [contact-form-7 id="7ebcc30" title="コンタクトフォーム 1"] … Details & Booking