Experience the best tea ceremonies in Kyoto

Kyoto tea ceremony experiences range from introductory 45-minute sessions at Urasenke and temple venues to full kaiseki-linked traditional ceremonies in historic machiya townhouses in Gion and Higashiyama. Find introductory ceremony tickets, traditional format options, and private booking formats here.

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Slide 1 of 13, Kimono-clad women participating in a tea ceremony at a traditional Japanese house.

Kyoto Gion Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Orizuruya

1 hr 30 mins - 2 hrs

Wear a traditional kimono (choose from 200+ designs) with expert dressing assistance and simple hairstyling included.
Learn the art of matcha preparation in an intimate tea room, guided by a licensed instructor.
Enjoy wagashi sweets and freshly prepared matcha as part of your authentic tea ceremony.
Small-group sessions (max 10 guests) ensure a relaxed, beginner-friendly introduction to Japanese tea culture.
Upgrade to the Kimono Tea Ceremony & Japanese Calligraphy Experience for a guided calligraphy session, or choose the Special Tea Ceremony with Maiko to watch an authentic Maiko prepare and serve matcha in a traditional tea ceremony.

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Wear a traditional kimono (choose from 200+ designs) with expert dressing assistance and simple hairstyling included.
Learn the art of matcha preparation in an intimate tea room, guided by a licensed instructor.
Enjoy wagashi sweets and freshly prepared matcha as part of your authentic tea ceremony.
Small-group sessions (max 10 guests) ensure a relaxed, beginner-friendly introduction to Japanese tea culture.
Upgrade to the Kimono Tea Ceremony & Japanese Calligraphy Experience for a guided calligraphy session, or choose the Special Tea Ceremony with Maiko to watch an authentic Maiko prepare and serve matcha in a traditional tea ceremony.

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¥ 7,700

Slide 1 of 5, Maiko performing matcha tea ceremony in Kyoto.

Kyoto: Hands-On Matcha Tea Ceremony with a Real Maiko

45 mins - 1 hr 30 mins

Meet a Kyoto Maiko and take part in a traditional tea ceremony while learning the etiquette and cultural meaning behind matcha.
Watch matcha whisking, two sweets and a Senjafuda souvenir with traditional Japanese sweets in an intimate indoor setting.
Ask questions directly to a Maiko and learn about her training, lifestyle, and Kyoto’s Geiko (as they are called in Kyoto) traditions.
Capture a memorable photo with the Maiko during the session.
Upgrade to a premium program with a Maiko dance performance and a game for a fun experience.

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Meet a Kyoto Maiko and take part in a traditional tea ceremony while learning the etiquette and cultural meaning behind matcha.
Watch matcha whisking, two sweets and a Senjafuda souvenir with traditional Japanese sweets in an intimate indoor setting.
Ask questions directly to a Maiko and learn about her training, lifestyle, and Kyoto’s Geiko (as they are called in Kyoto) traditions.
Capture a memorable photo with the Maiko during the session.
Upgrade to a premium program with a Maiko dance performance and a game for a fun experience.

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¥ 4,840

Slide 1 of 8, Participants in traditional attire at a Japanese tea ceremony, learning matcha-making techniques.

Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Area: Matcha Making & Tea Ceremony

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Join a 45-minute shared tea ceremony conducted in English near Kinkaku-ji.
Take part as a guest in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony, not just a demonstration.
Learn the proper etiquette, gestures, and flow of the ceremony inside a traditional tatami room.
Prepare and whisk matcha using traditional tea utensils.
Upgrade your experience with a kimono dressing option (minimum 2 guests required).

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Join a 45-minute shared tea ceremony conducted in English near Kinkaku-ji.
Take part as a guest in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony, not just a demonstration.
Learn the proper etiquette, gestures, and flow of the ceremony inside a traditional tatami room.
Prepare and whisk matcha using traditional tea utensils.
Upgrade your experience with a kimono dressing option (minimum 2 guests required).

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¥ 3,500

Slide 1 of 9, Tourist whisking matcha during a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, Japan.

Tea Ceremony Kyoto - An Authentic Cultural Experience

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Learn the history, Zen influences, and spirit of tea ceremony before experiencing its traditions firsthand in Kyoto.
Watch the host prepare matcha, then enjoy a bowl paired with a seasonal Japanese sweet from a historic Kyoto confectioner.
Choose your own tea bowl and prepare a second bowl of matcha, experiencing the ceremony as both guest and host.
Share an authentic tea room experience with other guests and gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture.

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Learn the history, Zen influences, and spirit of tea ceremony before experiencing its traditions firsthand in Kyoto.
Watch the host prepare matcha, then enjoy a bowl paired with a seasonal Japanese sweet from a historic Kyoto confectioner.
Choose your own tea bowl and prepare a second bowl of matcha, experiencing the ceremony as both guest and host.
Share an authentic tea room experience with other guests and gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture.

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¥ 7,300

Slide 1 of 13, Tourists in traditional attire outside a Japanese tea ceremony venue.

Kyoto Nishiki Market Area: Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience

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Choose from 200+ kimonos with professional dressing assistance and complimentary hairstyling for women.
Join an English-guided tea ceremony and prepare matcha using a traditional chasen.
Enjoy Japanese sweets from a long-established Kyoto store during your ceremony.
Small-group sessions make this hands-on cultural workshop welcoming for beginners.
Upgrade to add a calligraphy workshop or a gold leaf craft experience with a take-home plate.

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Choose from 200+ kimonos with professional dressing assistance and complimentary hairstyling for women.
Join an English-guided tea ceremony and prepare matcha using a traditional chasen.
Enjoy Japanese sweets from a long-established Kyoto store during your ceremony.
Small-group sessions make this hands-on cultural workshop welcoming for beginners.
Upgrade to add a calligraphy workshop or a gold leaf craft experience with a take-home plate.

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¥ 7,700

Slide 1 of 5, Tea ceremony demonstration in Kyoto Karasuma area with participants observing.

Kyoto Karasuma Area: Tea Ceremony Experience

30 mins

Take part in a Kyoto tea ceremony and learn the rituals of preparing and enjoying matcha in a calm, beginner-friendly setting.
Watch a traditional matcha stone-milling demonstration and see how tea leaves are turned into fine matcha powder.
Prepare and drink your own bowl of matcha while learning the etiquette and cultural meaning behind the ceremony.
Enjoy traditional Japanese sweets made with fine Wasanbon sugar alongside your tea.

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Take part in a Kyoto tea ceremony and learn the rituals of preparing and enjoying matcha in a calm, beginner-friendly setting.
Watch a traditional matcha stone-milling demonstration and see how tea leaves are turned into fine matcha powder.
Prepare and drink your own bowl of matcha while learning the etiquette and cultural meaning behind the ceremony.
Enjoy traditional Japanese sweets made with fine Wasanbon sugar alongside your tea.

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¥ 1,270

Slide 1 of 6, Participants crafting traditional Japanese sweets in a workshop setting.

Kyoto Karasuma Area: Tea Ceremony Experience with Japanese Traditional Sweets Making

1 hr 5 mins - 2 hrs 5 mins

Craft two seasonal Japanese traditional wagashi sweets with step-by-step instructor guidance in a hands-on Kyoto sweets workshop.
Learn traditional coloring and shaping techniques using bean pastes inspired by Kyoto confectionery culture.
Discover the cultural meaning of wagashi and how seasonal sweets connect to Japanese tea traditions.
Upgrade to include a casual Uji matcha tea ceremony with a grinding demonstration and prepare your own bowl of matcha.
Choose the expanded workshop option to also make traditional Ohigashi sweets using fine Wasanbon sugar.

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Craft two seasonal Japanese traditional wagashi sweets with step-by-step instructor guidance in a hands-on Kyoto sweets workshop.
Learn traditional coloring and shaping techniques using bean pastes inspired by Kyoto confectionery culture.
Discover the cultural meaning of wagashi and how seasonal sweets connect to Japanese tea traditions.
Upgrade to include a casual Uji matcha tea ceremony with a grinding demonstration and prepare your own bowl of matcha.
Choose the expanded workshop option to also make traditional Ohigashi sweets using fine Wasanbon sugar.

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¥ 1,870

Slide 1 of 17, Kimono-clad woman in traditional Kyoto machiya during tea ceremony.

Kyoto Imperial Palace Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony in a 140-Year-Old Machiya

1 hr 30 mins

Wear a traditional kimono and take part in a tea ceremony inside Nishijin Tondaya, a historic machiya townhouse in Kyoto.
Experience tea culture in a preserved merchant house built in 1885 and registered as a National Cultural Heritage property.
Choose between regular kimono or upgrade to a premium silk kimono for a more refined traditional look.
Explore the interior of a large-scale kimono wholesaler’s residence from the Meiji era, featuring traditional architecture and inner gardens.

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Wear a traditional kimono and take part in a tea ceremony inside Nishijin Tondaya, a historic machiya townhouse in Kyoto.
Experience tea culture in a preserved merchant house built in 1885 and registered as a National Cultural Heritage property.
Choose between regular kimono or upgrade to a premium silk kimono for a more refined traditional look.
Explore the interior of a large-scale kimono wholesaler’s residence from the Meiji era, featuring traditional architecture and inner gardens.

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¥ 27,000

Slide 1 of 6, Couple participating in a tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto tea room.

Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea Room

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Step into Rakuju, an authentic tea room, and watch a seasoned tea master perform a traditional Kyoto tea ceremony.
Enjoy Uji matcha and traditional Japanese sweets as part of an intimate cultural experience in a historic Kyoto machiya.
Explore Tondaya’s 1885 machiya with a guided tour, discovering its traditional gardens, tea rooms, and preserved cultural heritage.
Choose a No Kimono, Silk Kimono, or Private Silk Kimono option to tailor your tea ceremony experience to your preferences.

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Step into Rakuju, an authentic tea room, and watch a seasoned tea master perform a traditional Kyoto tea ceremony.
Enjoy Uji matcha and traditional Japanese sweets as part of an intimate cultural experience in a historic Kyoto machiya.
Explore Tondaya’s 1885 machiya with a guided tour, discovering its traditional gardens, tea rooms, and preserved cultural heritage.
Choose a No Kimono, Silk Kimono, or Private Silk Kimono option to tailor your tea ceremony experience to your preferences.

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¥ 21,000