The Towa Experience

Step inside the quiet world of Buke Sado. Browse our curated gallery to preview the profound discipline, noble simplicity, and cinematic beauty of our private Samurai tea ceremonies. Every image is a reflection of the genuine hospitality and timeless aesthetics waiting for you in Kyoto.

Tea Master Akane performing traditional temae (matcha preparation) during an authentic Samurai tea ceremony in a private Kyoto tea room on tatami mats.
A woman wearing a silk kimono enjoying the aroma of ceremonial matcha during an authentic private samurai tea ceremony in Kyoto. Guests experience traditional Bukesado etiquette in a historic Japanese tea room.
A participant in a private, authentic samurai tea ceremony in Kyoto smells the aroma of freshly prepared matcha. The traditional experience, hosted in a historic Kyoto tea room, focuses on Zen aesthetics and martial discipline.
A guest at Tea Ceremony holds a traditional chawan while enjoying freshly made matcha during a private Samurai tea ceremony (Bukesado) in Kyoto. The unique cultural experience focuses on tradition, aesthetics, and shared history.
A couple enjoys a traditional, authentic tea ceremony in a private Kyoto tea room. Seated on tatami mats, they wear beautiful kimono and participate in the historic Bukesado (samurai) tradition. The experience includes tasting authentic Japanese matc
A woman in a silk kimono tasting ceremonial matcha from a traditional chawan during a private samurai tea ceremony in Kyoto. Guests experience authentic Bukesado etiquette and mindful tea tasting in a traditional tea room.

Your Tea Ceremony Experience Awaits.

Ceremonies at Towa are conducted strictly by advance reservation to ensure the availability of our tea houses in Kyoto and the proper preparation of the space and seasonal details.

Please check our calendar to confirm dates and to add, if desired, the professional visual documentation service.

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