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Kyoto’s most-loved days out.
The 15 most popular tea ceremony experiences in Kyoto. What each one involves, how long it runs, what it costs, and who you book with.
45 minutes of Kyoto tea ceremony in a traditional tea house near Kiyomizu. Watch matcha made, then whisk your own in a garden.
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A 70-minute Kyoto tea ceremony at Jotokuji Temple: purification ritual, small-group Chanoyu workshop, and hands-on matcha in a calm setting.
A 45-minute Kyoto tea ceremony lesson with a licensed Urasenke tea master, hands-on matcha, sweets, and kimono add-ons near Kinkakuji.
“A very beautiful activity, an experience to try in Japan. The person who explains the tea preparation does it very well, both the preparation itself and all the related customs. If you want an even more authentic experience and a nice memory, for a small extra cost you can add the option to wear a…”
Kyoto’s table-style tea ceremony in a 100-year Kyo-machiya. Make matcha, enjoy welcome sake, photo props, calligraphy, and more.
“We had a wonderful afternoon hosted by a group of Japanese ladies, who invited us into their cultural norms and teaching us various traditional Japanese customs. They were all super friendly and welcoming, making sure we were enjoying and understanding everything. It's slightly out of Kyoto city centre, so it's ideal for a combined trip…”
Wear a kimono and learn Kyoto tea ceremony basics at Maikoya Nishiki. Make matcha, enjoy wagashi, and go home calmer.
“It was such a peaceful process watching our hostess show us a traditional tea ceremony. And so much fun choosing our kimonos and having our hair done. Totally recommend this experience!!”
Arashiyama bamboo forest, Tenryu-ji Zen gardens, Uji matcha, Togetsukyo bridge, and Monkey Park macaques in a 4-hour guided walk.
“Pedro ably supported Shen we’re very informative surrounding history of the locations we experienced. We had a lot of fun and would thoroughly recommend this to others albeit those who are not in great health will struggle to climb to the monkey location.”
Grind tencha into matcha at Chazuna in Uji, then learn brewing with an instructor. Explore interactive tea exhibits in about 1 hour.
Kyoto’s Gion kimono tea ceremony lets you dress with help, learn matcha by hand, and optionally add calligraphy, all in a small group.
“this was fabulous !! i absolutely recommend to anyone looking to get more of an insight into Japanese culture while visiting! Our host was so gracious and taught us so much. I loved getting to learn about the history of tea ceremonies and the meaning behind so many things they do. everyone was so nice…”
Kyoto tea ceremony in a 100-year-old machiya townhouse. Make matcha with a tea master, enjoy sweets, and rent a kimono for your walk.
“We enjoyed the experience, the tea master explained a lot on the tea ceremony, definitely recommended”
A 45-minute Kyoto tea ceremony lesson in a Higashiyama machiya. Learn utensils, taste Kyoto sweets, and whisk matcha by hand.
A 45-minute matcha lesson in a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse. Learn Omotesenke etiquette, make matcha, and enjoy sweets.
“The host was very patient with us and our toddler. He was very restless, but she took her time and even engaged with him which we appreciated. It was a great learning experience as well. Would recommend highly.”
Wear a Nishijin kimono, learn tea etiquette with a 30-year master, then brew your own tea near Daitoku-ji in a small group.
“An excellent experience! It was great to be dressed in a traditional kimono and to partake in and learn about Japanese tea culture and ceremonies.”
Make seasonal nerikiri sweets and whisk Uji matcha in Kyoto. English support when needed, then enjoy what you made.
“Amazing!. Who knew you could make protein filled vegetables into treats. Great fun with the kids”
Silk kimono and a traditional tea ceremony in a 140-year-old Kyoto machiya. Calm guidance, real photo time, small etiquette tips.
“We enjoyed wearing the kimonos. I would've liked more education about the garments we were wearing, origins, significance, etc. Also, my friend and I are both tall, so got the larger kimonos which were only solid colors and not the lovely prints that the shorter people got. It was a lovely spot for photos and…”
Kyoto tea ceremony at KOTOLILY KYOTO: make matcha, enjoy sweets, and hear live koto music, plus optional kimono photos.
“Such an amazing experience, the matcha, candies and Yurika playing the koto was fenomenal. Yurika was so nice and speaks very good English so it can help you with any request”
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