Tea Ceremony Juan
Tea Ceremony Juan
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The Tea Ceremony Juan is a genuine and truly authentic Japanese Tea Room located inside the grounds of the Jotokuji temple. Monks who visited China to learn Buddhism discovered tea and they brought back tea seed to Japan and started to grow tea plants. Tea drinking became popular and out of this habit the practice of the Japanese Tea Ceremony evolved. There is nothing else available in Kyoto other than a few other Tea Rooms which are set in the grounds of Temples and Shrines and are, for obvious reasons, closed to the general public from Japan and overseas, other than on very special and rare occasions.If you are looking to experience the Japanese Tea Ceremony in its true spirit then there is nothing else better in Kyoto than the Tea Ceremony Juan located in the grounds of the Jotokuji temple.
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Neighborhood: Shimogyo-ku
Shimogyo-ku is centered around the busy train hub, Kyoto Station. A nexus for commerce, shopping, dining, and hotels, the Shimogyo-ku area is infused with tourists and local business travelers, making it a competitive location for ever-new commercial structures. The shops and cafes here are chic and trendy, as a result, with many recognizable chains. Commuters flood the Shimogyo-ku area twice a day, and with Kyoto Station itself being a modern mega-complex and an architectural marvel, this neighborhood is one of the most contemporary and energetic areas that the city has to offer. Buildings here look futuristic, and huge department stores, shopping arcades, and public meeting spaces provide every possible convenience. It is also nearly the only place in Kyoto where rooftop dining and socializing is available, completing its modern tone.
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marne16
El Cerrito, CA10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Really good and fun. I took my kids and they loved it. They gave you little snacks. You got to make the tea too. Very nice. Really good for 7 and up. You have to be respectful but I took my 9 and 12 kids and they loved it.
Written August 4, 2023
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Thank you for your positive and much appreciated review. We are an ethical and professional business and go the extra mail to prioritise our customers.
Written August 6, 2023
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Marija D
Las Vegas, NV25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Friends
The hostess was so gracious and knowledgeable. It was my first time at a tea ceremony and i have to say the history behind it was magnificent. Great activity for family, friends or couples.
Written July 21, 2023
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Thank you for your splendid review. Much appreciated.
Written August 6, 2023
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Dale A
25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Solo
Really cool to learn about the intricacies and traditions behind the Japanese matcha and tea ceremonies. Instructors were so kind and gave us free Japanese sweets to have with the matcha.
Written June 25, 2023
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Thank you for your good review. We endeavour to always prioritise our Guests.
Written August 6, 2023
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Amanda M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
Loved every minute.

Our host was very friendly, her English was wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Well worth the money and would thoroughly recommend.
Written June 6, 2023
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Thank you for your kind review which is much appreciated.
Written August 6, 2023
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FloLyTeam
Saint-Priest, France542 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
We booked a tea ceremony group lesson that lasted a bit over an hour with Maki. She is very kind and speaks English extremely well. We learned how to prepare matcha tea for an informal ceremony and we tried some sweets. It was a very interesting experience and we definitely recommend it to everyone who visits Kyoto.
Written May 27, 2023
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Thank you for your nice review which we have much appreciated.
Written August 6, 2023
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Erreerre
London, UK58 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
We did a group ceremony with 7 other strangers. the experience is relatively expensive but nice - for sure, we were able to appreciate the importance of Tea Ceremonies without having to endure a full 4 hours event. All things considered, it was money well spent.
Written April 24, 2023
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Thank you for your review. Unfortunately the cost is the lowest we could make it given the quality of our ceremony. We believe we are in fact the cheapest. The 4 hour ceremony is much different because it consists of a high meal ceremony lasting three hours or more and finishes off with a tea ceremony similar to the one we conduct but lasting about 20 minutes.
Written August 6, 2023
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Amber D
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
Wonderful, informative, beautiful. The ceremony taught us so much about Japanese culture. Everyone in our party thoroughly enjoyed it. Kept the 12 year and the the 67 year old enthralled. Thank you!
Written April 7, 2023
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Thank you for your review which we have much appreciated.
Written August 6, 2023
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Cathi C
Germany4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Very interesting, charming Host and peaceful atmosphere. I really enjoyed the ceremony.
Thank you for this wonderful experience
Written March 3, 2023
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Thank you for your kind review.
Written August 6, 2023
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Esteban G
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Couples
Very nice experience. Great explanation about the tea making ceremony, in perfect English by a Japanese tea ceremony master. After that you can make you own matcha tea and drink it, with sweets.
Written January 23, 2023
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Thank you for your generous review. We strive to share this ichigo ichie moment with our Guests.
Written August 6, 2023
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Sheena
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
Our host was kind and enthusiastic. She provided insights into the history behind the japanese tea ceremony. Her demonstration of the ceremony was well done. She took the time to see to each guest and answered our questions thoroughly.
Written January 23, 2023
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We love to share this moment with our Guests and make it a special moment.
Written August 6, 2023
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