Sep. 27, 2022 UPDATE
Kyoto Citizen Tea Party
- 市民大茶会 -Traveler Friendly
You can avail of the rental service of audio guide devices in 6 languages: English, Spanish, French, Korean, Chinese and Japanese (500 per each).
Information
Voice guidance in 6 languages (English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French and Japanese)
Brochures in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean
Languages spoken
Japanese only
PeriodOctober 30th, and November 1st, 3rd, 5th 2022
VenueNijojo-Castle
Story & Recommendation
Casual tea ceremony held in the World Heritage Site
Built in 1603, Nijo-jo Castle has a defensive structure to defend against enemy attack. This castle was established in 1603 and used as the official residence of the first Tokugawa Shogun Ieyasu when he stayed in Kyoto. It is also known as a place where "Taisei Hokan" (the restoration of imperial rule) was announced.
Each year, the tea ceremony served by different styled tea masters will be held in Nijo-jo Castle. The ticket for the tea ceremony (￥2,600) includes the admission fee for Nijo-jo Castle, Ninomaru Palace which is registered as a National Treasure and beautiful Japanese gardens. With the tickets, you can experience two tea ceremonies and soba noodle while enjoying the beautiful scenery. As this is such an enjoyable event, please feel free to join and experience the Japanese tea ceremony!
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Sharing Kyoto Staff
Details
Event time
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (rain or shine)
Morning ticket holders: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon ticket holders: Noon - 2:30 p.m.
Cancellations
Rain or shine
Price range
Tea Ceremony
￥2,600/ person (including 2 tea ceremonies and admission fee)
How to buy the tea ticket
An advance ticket: 70 tickets will be sold each day at Nijo Castle starting October 7
A ticket sold on the day: Sold in Nijo-jo Castle for 30 tickets (first-come-first served basis)
*This year, as a measure to prevent infection, tea ceremony tickets will be sold separately in the morning and afternoon.
*Tickets for the tea ceremony are non-refundable.
*If you wish to view the National Treasure Ninomaru Palace, an additional 500 yen is required.
Credit cards
Not accepted
