Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto Fushimi Inari (casual clothes)
Traditional Japanese tea ceremony in casual clothes in Kyoto Fushimi Inari.
Enjoy tea ceremony in Kyoto Fushimi Inari. Traditionally the tea ceremony is best enjoyed by wearing yukata or kimono but we allow travelers to join the activity by wearing casual clothes. So you can still experience this superb cultural ritual in Kyoto Fushimi Inari without changing clothes. The ceremony itself takes no longer than 40 minutes and you can get done with everything within an hour.
The Japanese tea ceremony has many names in Japanese: Chanoyu, sado or ocha. It has a long history of a thousand years and has ties to the tea traders in China. Japanese monks first brought back tea leaves during the Chinese Tang dynasty (618 – 907 AD) and only used them in their temples for religious services. A priest called Myoan Eisai spread the belief that green tea could be used for medicine and by drinking it regularly you were ensured good health. Samurai in particular followed this practice and spread its popularity. Later, another priest called Murata Shukou, called the father of the tea ceremony, added more significance and rituals by making powdered tea so others could enjoy it. His focus on aesthetics became well known and heavily influences the tea ceremony that we know today.
The activity involves
- Traditional tea ceremony
- Drinking green tea and eating Japanese sweets
- Create fantastic memories of your trip to Japan
- Opportunities for taking photographs will be highlighted throughout
- Special experience of Japanese culture
- Enjoyable experience with children
- Learning about the history of Japanese culture
The cultural history and refined technique used in every witnessed throughout this ceremony. The cultural history and refined technique used by every instructor as a ceremony.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshops are held at the Golden Pavillion section or the Edo-style Room of Maikoya Kyoto Fushimi Inari. In this workshop, a qualified instructor will walk you through step by step of traditional tea ceremony. This is a ritual-like activity where ceremonial tea is prepared and presented to promote well-being, mindfulness and harmony. It is also called the Way of the Tea. The tea itself is a powdered green tea and is called Matcha.
Learning about a country through cultural workshops and activities will give you a better understanding of our intricate history, valued social principals and holistic way of life. By learning about Japan and its people, you will be immersed in different perspectives and approaches that are unique to this country. Maikoya offers you opportunities to understand this culture through local instructors and guides. There is no better way to learn about a new place from the viewpoints of those who grew up and live in this amazing country.