[Kyoto, Higashiyama] A unique tea ceremony experience! Enjoy Sencha tea ceremony with Japanese sweets (empty-handed, beginners welcome)

This luxurious, small-group experience includes an authentic sencha tea ceremony in an elegant tea room. Experience traditional sencha tea ceremony performed by a Western-trained sencha tea master (or associate master) in Kyoto's magnificent, golden tea room. Watch the beautiful movements unfold in tranquil silence, listen to a detailed explanation of their meaning, and savor fragrant Japanese tea and seasonal Japanese sweets. This special experience allows you to experience the depth and spirituality of Japanese culture with all five senses. ◆Experience Schedule◆ ① Host introduction and explanation of the experience ② Learn about sencha tea ceremony and Japanese tea ◆ Listen to an explanation of the history of sencha tea ceremony, learn about its characteristics, and how it differs from the tea ceremony (matcha). You will also see gyokuro tea leaves, the type of tea used in the tea ceremony, and receive an explanation about the varieties and characteristics of Japanese tea. ③ Enjoy the Tea Ceremony ◆ Watch the traditional sencha tea ceremony and experience the atmosphere of an authentic tea ceremony. You can choose to enjoy the tea ceremony with a live commentary or a commentary after the ceremony. Please note that the type of tea ceremony may change depending on the season and the number of participants. ④ Enjoy Tea and Sweets ◆ Enjoy rich gyokuro (high-quality Japanese tea) brewed in the tea ceremony room with seasonal Japanese sweets made by a long-established Kyoto tea maker, savoring the rich flavor of the tea and sweets. If interested, we can also provide an explanation of the Japanese sweets served during the experience. ⑤ Q&A and Photo Shoot ◆ Feel free to ask questions about anything you're interested in, including tea ceremony etiquette, tea utensils, the history and characteristics of sencha tea ceremony, Japanese tea, and Japanese sweets, and listen to explanations from the host. In addition, participants will sit in the tea ceremony seat, and the host will take photos of them recreating the tea ceremony movements to share with the other participants. ◆ 5 Reasons to Enjoy This Plan ◆ ① You can participate in a traditional tea ceremony performed by a foreign host who is a master of sencha tea ceremony. ② This experience is held in the "standing" style using a table and chair, making it a safe and enjoyable experience for those who are not comfortable sitting in seiza, such as the elderly and foreigners. ③ You can deepen your knowledge about various aspects of Senchado, such as tea ceremony culture, tea utensils, and Japanese tea. ④ While watching the tea ceremony, you can receive an explanation about the philosophy and aesthetic sense of Senchado, as well as the flow of the tea ceremony. ⑤ You can taste freshly brewed high-quality Japanese tea (Gyokuro) and seasonal Kyoto sweets, and learn the key points of how to brew delicious Japanese tea.