Shūsui-tei Teahouse — Attraction in Kyoto

Spectacular, serene place to catch a break from the bustle of the big city. We bought tickets upon arrival and they didn’t serve any tea, but it was a quiet day so no waiting for us. They had koi and carp in the pond, and we even saw a majestic heron on site. Stumbling upon this place turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences we...

The tea ceremony is great with staff wearing traditional attire and explaining every step. It's absolutely worth it. Be sure to not be in a hurry as the ceremony takes some time and you likely will also have to wait a bit as they are perform the ceremony in small groups and there are usually one to two groups waiting...

Very nice sunset 🌇 light can be experienced from the bridge over the pond. I wish I could have stayed until the sun fully set...

The whole garden is immaculately preserved. Each tree is like a huge bonsai, with perfect number of branches, perfect angles and just the right amount of green. It's a real...