Guided Japanese Tea Tasting with Expert Tea Sommelier in Kyoto

Highlights

• Savor the delicate aroma of freshly brewed Japanese tea in a serene setting
• Learn proper tea tasting techniques from a professional tea sommelier
• Discover the best brewing methods for each tea to unlock its full flavor
• Explore the origin and story behind each tea from local producers
• Engage in relaxed, insightful tea conversation with a knowledgeable host

What to expect

Participate in a one-of-a-kind tea tasting experience conducted by a professional tea sommelier and enjoy the unique taste of different kinds of Japanese tea together with traditional seasonal sweets.

Embark on a refined tea tasting journey led by a professional Japanese tea sommelier in the heart of Kyoto. In this immersive experience, you’ll explore the subtle differences between three distinct types of Japanese tea—each with its own character, aroma, and story.

What's included

• Traditional Japanese sweets
• Instruction
• English-speaking instructor
• Japanese-speaking staff
• Tea
• Tax
• Instructor

About this experience

Starting at

10:30, 13:30, 16:00

Schedule

1. Check-in at Romanza Kyoto
2. Tea Tasting

   Begin by learning the basics of Japanese tea and how to approach tasting with intention and sensitivity. As each tea is freshly brewed, you’ll savor its unique flavor profile alongside seasonal wagashi, deepening your appreciation of regional cultivation and artisanal craftsmanship.

   
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   Throughout the session, your host will share insights into the origins, producers, and best brewing methods for each tea. The experience concludes with relaxed conversation, inviting you to ask questions and connect more deeply with the spirit of Japanese tea culture.
4. Dismissal on site

Location and Directions

• Check-in / Check-out

  Romanza Kyoto

  1F, Higashiyama Gojo Park Homes, 2-69 Honmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

  

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  We are located in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward, close to the city center. From Kyoto Station, use the JR Nara Line and change trains at Tōfukuji Station, then take the Keihan Main Line to Kiyomizu-Gojō Station, or take a train bound for Yodoyabashi from Gion-Shijō Station and get off at Kiyomizu-Gojō Station. From the station, you will reach us on foot in about 3 min. Use exit 2, then follow the road eastwards and enter the third street on the right. You will find our store on the right side after about 100m, on the ground floor of a big apartment building. Look for a large double door with golden frames and wooden lattice doors behind the windows next to it. We will meet inside the golden tearoom.

  

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