Kyoto · KYOTO TEA CEREMONIES
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Forty-five minutes of deliberate quiet in the city that made it an art. Here are Kyoto’s best tea ceremonies ranked: which pair the ritual with a kimono, which sit in a garden teahouse, which keep it strictly traditional, each with its price and group size so you can choose your room before you arrive.
Kyoto tea ceremony in a traditional tea house in Kiyomizu. Learn matcha, taste sweets and brew your own in 45 minutes.
“Great experience, we were well looked after, the ceremony was well explained and it was great fun making Matcha. Would highly recommend this booking!”
A calm Kyoto tea ceremony at Jotokuji Temple. Learn Chanoyu, whisk matcha, and enjoy the Grand Tearoom within 70 minutes.
“We had the most incredible experience and cannot recommend enough!”
45-minute Kyoto tea ceremony lesson with an English-speaking Urasenke master: make matcha, learn etiquette and flavor rules, enjoy sweets, optional kimono.
“A true authentic tea ceremony which revealed many details about the ceremony, its origin and background. It was facilitated by a tea master which was a lot of fun and a great experience!”
A 90-minute Kyoto table-style tea ceremony in a 100-year-old townhouse. Make matcha, try calligraphy, enjoy drinks, and more.
“The women were lovely and really wanted us to have a great experience trying in the kimonos, engaging with the tea ceremony and practicing calligraphy. Thank you so much !”
Kyoto Maikoya Nishiki kimono tea ceremony: dress in kimono, make matcha, learn tea ritual, and sip with wagashi on tatami.
“The whole experience was very beautiful and educational. Our host was mesmerizing and the staff is very friendly. You will pick out a kimono and they will pin up your hair. Be ready to take pictures!”
A 4–4.5 hour Arashiyama walk with Tenryu-ji Zen gardens, bamboo forest, matcha, Nonomiya shrine, Togetsu-kyo bridge, Monkey Park.
“Wonderful tour. Loved it. Sofia was very informative and attentive. We had a very good time. Definitely worth it.”
Grind tencha into fresh matcha at Chazuna in Uji. Learn tea history in interactive exhibits, then whisk and brew.
“Amazing experience! It was so informative and well designed. Exceeded expectations!”
Kyoto kimono and matcha tea ceremony in Gion with English guidance, small groups, optional calligraphy, and a chance to keep your kimono.
“Can’t recommend enough. The staff was warm and the instruction was easy to understand as well as thoughtful. If you are going to Kyoto, add this to your to-do list.”
Practice matcha and tea etiquette in Kyoto’s 100-year machiya. Optional kimono rental lets you stroll after with expert guidance.
“Our teacher, Maki I believe, was an ultimate professional and so elegant. Very interesting experience and great to learn more of the tradition. The male worker was a great help too and provided excellent translation.”
Experience a 45-minute Kyoto tea ceremony in a Higashiyama machiya. Learn matcha basics, taste sweets, and whisk your own bowl.
“The tea ceremony was insightful. A long history of this traditional event. It was good to understand the history as well as being part of the ceremony.”
Make matcha in a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse with an English Omotesenke tea master, a small group, and handcrafted tools.
“We really enjoyed learning about the tea ceremony. The best part was we were a small group which really made it special. Also we had children (8 and 10 year old ) and this was just the right mix of learning and hands on experience for them.”
Kyoto tea ceremony in kimono near Imamiya Shrine: get dressed, learn matcha etiquette, and brew your own cup in 1.5 hours.
“Learned so much about Japanese tea ceremony. Very authentic presentation. We enjoyed the tea master and the translator and had fun meeting other travelers from around the world. At first I was hesitant to book a ceremony where we would wear kimonos, but this was such a beautiful part of the experience. Highly recommend.”
Make two seasonal Kyoto **nerikiri** sweets and whisk **Uji matcha** in a 95-minute class near Gojo Station for $18.
“Thanks for everything! This activity is very good and price very low !! Special attention to the apprenti guy who were very watchful and nice with me ! He answered to a lot of my questions about matcha !! Thanks A LOOOT”
Kyoto kimono and tea ceremony at Tondaya, a 140-year-old machiya. Silk dressing and matcha tea, 90 minutes to 4 hours.
“Had a great time and learned a lot of fascinating points in a Japanese tea ceremony! Would recommend doing this activity!”
Make creamy matcha and sip tea sweets in central Kyoto, then enjoy live koto music. Optional kimono photos available at KOTOLILY KYOTO.
“A must do experience in Kyoto. Lovey little tea shop. The host was so knowledgeable and very friendly. The koto performance was a great touch. Highly recommend!”
