Kyoto in 1 Day for Couples - Intimate 50-minute tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto tearoom
In Collaboration with Oboro. Updated on February 23, 2026.
A 50-minute mindful tea ceremony focused on sensory immersion and authentic connection. Held in Oboro’s intimate tearoom, the session uses organic tea prepared with time-honoured techniques and is lit with handmade candles to reduce visual distraction. The guide speaks English and encourages questions while allowing guests to sit in appreciative silence. Participants must be at least 6 years old.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Oboro, inspired by the tour Oboro | Mindful Tea Ceremony in a 100-Year-Old Kyoto Teahouse. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Intimate 50-minute tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto tearoom
- Organic tea prepared with time-honoured techniques
- Candlelit, low-distraction setting for mindful appreciation
Itinerary
Day 1
Single-session cultural experience at Oboro tearoom.
Mindful Tea Ceremony at Oboro (50 minutes)
Meet at Oboro tearoom in Kamigyo Ward for a guided, candlelit tea ceremony emphasizing sensory awareness. The session includes organic tea and light confections, led in English. Participants must arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the published start time; entry is not permitted if more than 10 minutes late. Not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Children must be at least 6 years old.
Tips from local experts:
- Arrive 10 minutes early at the street-level entrance to be escorted into the tearoom; late arrivals (over 10 minutes) will not be admitted.
- Wear low-odour, quiet clothing and remove noisy jewelry to avoid distracting other guests; seating is traditional and may require kneeling or floor seating.
- This venue is not wheelchair accessible; if you have mobility concerns or back problems, notify the operator before booking.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 3 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Couples |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 1 |
| Total Places | 1 |
| Activities Types | Culture |
