Join us in an authentic virtual tea ceremony from a traditional tatami tea room in Kyoto and learn everything about tea! Despite the travel restrictions, you can still interact with an expert Japanese tea master with the help of Zoom and immerse yourself in culture, arts, and Zen.
Online Tea Ceremony Virtual Tea Class
Whatever your level of experience with the tea ceremony, you can enjoy this virtual course, gain insights into perfect tea making and uncover hidden meanings in this ancient tradition with our expert instructor.
We know how hard it may be for you to travel during these times, and we're here to step up. Book now to reserve your online course with us!
It all unfolds as our kimono-clad teacher greets you from our traditional tearoom, just like a face-to-face tea ceremony. You will find yourself admiring the simple and elegant Japanese interiors of the room, along with the harmonious blend of decor and accessories that will complement your experience with us.
Relax, enjoy and take on this unforgettable experience. This opportunity is sure to be enjoyable for lovers of matcha green tea and Japanese culture! There is simply no better way for you to experience the essence of Japanese traditions.
(each lasting around 10 mins.)
The online session is a flat rate from 1 to 29 people. Please enter 1 for the number of people on the reservation form. If you would like to participate with more than 30 people, please contact us by email. info@mai-ko.com
* Please always reserve at least 24 hours in advance.
* Feel free to share the zoom link with immediate friends and family but not publicly.* We ask for your cooperation to avoid recording the zoom session in full.
(Partial recording is acceptable.)Reservable time slots are in Japanese Standard Time.
Please join the meeting using a device with a video camera and microphone
(iPhone, MacBook, Airbook, webcam, etc.).1-29 people: ¥14,000 / group (tax excluded)
30+: ¥480 / person (tax excluded)Just one click away - reserve this lovely experience as early as tomorrow!
There are a few tools and materials needed for your tea ceremony, but you are not required to prepare specific items. We are flexible and can work with anything you have available!
"I was given a tea ceremony experience from Kyoto Maikoya as a gift from a friend in August. As someone who has been fascinated by the traditional Japanese arts and ways for all of my adult life, I found it a most authentic experience, even though I was in Australia and we participated via zoom. The tea master was gracious and generous, ensuring that I understood the significance of each step of the ceremony. Though her English was most understandable, a translator was handy if required. The tea room was beautifully appointed and I felt welcomed into that space even though it was a virtual encounter. A very satisfying experience. I would not hesitate to recommend Kyoto Maikoya."
M. Johnson, MD Victoria, Australia
"Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya was an extraordinary and unique experience in which our guests were exposed to the cultural background and significance of the traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. They welcomed us in a very warm and personalized tea room where every person in the room was participating with us virtually. The tea garden was a beautiful tour as well. For English speakers unfamiliar with this experience, fret not because they make you feel so comfortable and even teach you some Japanese! The only thing we yearned for while attending this event was to be there in person. Highly recommended! "
Erika M., Product Marketing Managers Team at Google
Get started as early as tomorrow on your tea ceremony classes!
Our online tea ceremony can cater to a number of clients, including university student classes and faculty, company staff teams, groups, and many more.
With us, you can collectively embrace a virtual and visual feast! Our kimono-clad instructor will show you how to make the perfect bowl of matcha green tea and shed light on this well-preserved and treasured practice.
The Japanese tea ceremony is a centuries-old practice composed of elements throughout the country's history. The ritual ceremony has contributed greatly to the shaping of Japan's modern society all the way back to the shogunate from 300 years ago and beyond the Edo Period.
The tea ceremony is not unique to Japan. China and Korea have a variation of the Japanese Chanoyu, all influenced by Zen Buddhism. What sets apart the Japanese version, however, is the refinement by Sen no Rikyu, the father of the modern tea ceremony in Japan.
The main purpose of the tea ceremony is to prepare and offer a delicious bowl of matcha, while at the same time creating a calming and aesthetically pleasing environment to enjoy the tea in.
Maikoya is a leading cultural experience provider in Japan, with a constant spot in TripAdvisor's list for Japan's Top Experiences for three consecutive years. There are three main branches located in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka that provide the same quality experience in traditional tea ceremonies, tours, workshops, and many more!
Our tea ceremonies are one of the best experiences you will have in Japan--and now you can have one anywhere with our Online Tea Ceremony! You don't have to travel when you can book your virtual experiences with us online.
Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya is a leading cultural experience provider in Japan and the only tea ceremony experience that has received TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award for four consecutive years from 2018 to 2022.
Maikoya Kyoto is found in a historic machiya townhouse in the heart of Kyoto, where the rich culture of Japan is most concentrated.
Learning about the traditions and practices of the country through our immersive cultural workshops and activities will surely give you a new perspective about the intricacies of the history and society in Japan.
Join us at Maikoya Kyoto as we guide you through Japan's traditional arts and history! Our friendly staff and hosts are fluent in English and Japanese and will make sure you have the best experiences and opportunities.
