Tea Ceremony 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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Tourist observing a Maiko performing a matcha tea ceremony in Kyoto.

Maiko in pink kimono holding a traditional Japanese fan at a tea ceremony in Kyoto.

Maiko conducting a matcha tea ceremony with a guest in Kyoto.

Maiko in traditional kimono at a tea ceremony in Kyoto, Japan.

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.

from

¥4,840

Slide 1 of 10, Maiko performing tea ceremony in traditional attire during cultural experience in Kyoto.

Maiko performing tea ceremony with a guest in traditional Japanese setting.

Maiko in traditional kimono at Kyoto tea ceremony venue.

Guests watching a Maiko dance performance during a tea ceremony in a traditional Japanese setting.

Traditional Japanese lunch box with assorted dishes for Maiko dining experience.

Maiko in traditional attire speaking with a guest during a Q&A session in Japan.

Maiko in pink kimono holding a traditional Japanese fan in Kyoto.

Maiko in traditional attire performing a tea ceremony in Kyoto.

Kyoto Maiko answers questions during a tea ceremony and dance performance.

Maiko in traditional kimono performing with a fan in Kyoto, Japan.

Kyoto: Dine with a Maiko – Kaiseki Meal, Live Dance, Tea Ceremony & Q&A

1 hr 30 mins

Meals included

Enjoy a traditional Kyoto dinner experience alongside a live Maiko cultural performance.
Watch two elegant Maiko dances inspired by Japan’s seasons, stories, and everyday traditions.
Observe a traditional tea ceremony demonstration performed by the Maiko.
Ask questions directly during a Q&A session and learn about Maiko life, training, and traditions.
Take a commemorative photo beside the Maiko and receive a traditional Senjyafuda lucky charm.
Join a traditional interactive game with the Maiko or cheer on participants during the lively activity.
Savor traditional Kyoto dishes prepared by a long-established local restaurant specializing in classic shidashi-style cuisine.

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Enjoy a traditional Kyoto dinner experience alongside a live Maiko cultural performance.
Watch two elegant Maiko dances inspired by Japan’s seasons, stories, and everyday traditions.
Observe a traditional tea ceremony demonstration performed by the Maiko.
Ask questions directly during a Q&A session and learn about Maiko life, training, and traditions.
Take a commemorative photo beside the Maiko and receive a traditional Senjyafuda lucky charm.
Join a traditional interactive game with the Maiko or cheer on participants during the lively activity.
Savor traditional Kyoto dishes prepared by a long-established local restaurant specializing in classic shidashi-style cuisine.

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¥10,890

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

Purifying hands with water from a bamboo ladle before entering the tea room.

Tea ceremony in progress with participants in traditional attire, Japan.

Kimono-clad person practicing Japanese calligraphy at a tea ceremony.

Wagashi sweets arranged for a traditional tea ceremony.

Tourist in kimono posing in front of bamboo-themed studio backdrop.

Tourists in traditional attire exploring Japanese swords in a cultural exhibit.

Tourist in kimono getting hair styled at rental service in Japan.

Ladle resting on a traditional Japanese tea kettle during a tea ceremony.

Tourists in traditional attire outside a Japanese tea ceremony venue.

Traditional Japanese tea ceremony with a person in kimono preparing tea in a tatami room.

Tourists in kimono participating in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

Traditional Japanese house entrance with tea ceremony venue curtain.

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

Participants enjoying a tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto tea room.

Two women participating in a traditional tea ceremony in a Kyoto tea room.

Family enjoying a tea ceremony in a traditional Japanese tea room.

Guests seated in a traditional tea room in Kyoto during a tea ceremony.

Tourists participating in a traditional tea ceremony in a Kyoto tea room.

Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea Room

1 hr - 1 hr 30 mins

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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¥19,950

Slide 1 of 5, Tea ceremony in traditional kimono inside historic Machiya townhouse.

Whisking matcha in a traditional tea ceremony at a 100-year-old Machiya townhouse.

Ceramic bowl of matcha tea with traditional sweets on tatami mat in Machiya townhouse.

Traditional tea ceremony setup in a 100-year-old Machiya townhouse with tatami mats and tea utensils.

Tea ceremony in a traditional Machiya townhouse with a woman in a kimono serving tea.

Kyoto Nishiki Market Area: Tea Ceremony Experience in a 100-Year-Old Machiya

50 mins - 3 hrs

Join a traditional Kyoto tea ceremony inside a 100-year-old machiya townhouse near Nishiki Market.
Learn tea etiquette, watch the ritual, and whisk your own bowl of matcha.
Enjoy seasonal wagashi sweets served with premium Kyoto matcha.
Small-group session with English guidance for a clear cultural introduction.
Upgrade to a kimono plan to dress traditionally and take photos in the machiya setting.

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Join a traditional Kyoto tea ceremony inside a 100-year-old machiya townhouse near Nishiki Market.
Learn tea etiquette, watch the ritual, and whisk your own bowl of matcha.
Enjoy seasonal wagashi sweets served with premium Kyoto matcha.
Small-group session with English guidance for a clear cultural introduction.
Upgrade to a kimono plan to dress traditionally and take photos in the machiya setting.

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¥3,850

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

Matcha tea bowl, whisk, and sweets for tea ceremony in Kyoto Karasuma area.

Tourists participating in a tea ceremony in Kyoto's Karasuma area.

Whisking matcha tea in a bowl during a tea ceremony in Kyoto Karasuma Area.

Tourists participating in a tea ceremony at Kyoto Karasuma Area.

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.

Japanese traditional sweets on paper, featuring a floral-shaped wagashi and a colorful nerikiri.

Participants preparing matcha at a tea ceremony in Kyoto's Karasuma area.

Japanese traditional sweets wagashi with colorful designs on a white napkin.

Japanese traditional sweets on a plate, featuring a blue wagashi and a yellow kinton.

Participants making traditional Japanese sweets during a tea ceremony in Kyoto's Karasuma area.

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 7, Pouring hot tea into a traditional pot during a private tea ceremony.

Pouring water into a tea bowl during a private tea ceremony with wagashi in Japan.

Tourists seated in a traditional Japanese house for a private tea ceremony and wagashi experience.

Glasses of assorted teas on a tray at Private Tea Ceremony & Seasonal Wagashi Experience.

Matcha tea with traditional Japanese wagashi sweets and cherry blossoms.

Father and daughter enjoying a private tea ceremony with seasonal wagashi in Japan.

Tourists participating in a private tea ceremony with seasonal wagashi in a traditional Japanese room.

Nara: Private Tea Ceremony with Seasonal Wagashi in 120-Year-Old Kominka

1 hr 30 mins

Join a private tea ceremony in a renovated traditional Japanese house in Nara.
Taste five types of locally sourced Japanese tea selected by a skilled tea master.
Whisk your own matcha with one-on-one guidance and learn proper tea etiquette.
Enjoy seasonal wagashi paired with your teas and two types of matcha.
Learn with personalized instruction and insider tips on Japanese tea culture.

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Join a private tea ceremony in a renovated traditional Japanese house in Nara.
Taste five types of locally sourced Japanese tea selected by a skilled tea master.
Whisk your own matcha with one-on-one guidance and learn proper tea etiquette.
Enjoy seasonal wagashi paired with your teas and two types of matcha.
Learn with personalized instruction and insider tips on Japanese tea culture.

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¥9,835

Slide 1 of 10, Master presenting steaming tea cup during traditional ceremony.

Couple enjoying a traditional tea ceremony in Osaka Dotonbori.

Pouring water during a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, Japan.

Couple enjoying matcha tea ceremony in traditional Japanese room, Osaka.

Whisking matcha in a bowl during a tea ceremony in Kyoto.

Men participating in a matcha tea ceremony in Osaka, Japan.

Instructor guiding participants in an Osaka tea ceremony.

Preparing matcha tea in a traditional Japanese setting in Tokyo.

Guests participating in a tea ceremony in Osaka Dotonbori.

Group enjoying tea ceremony in Osaka, holding traditional tea bowls.

Osaka Dotonbori Area: Tea Ceremony & Matcha-Making Experience

45 mins

Experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony in Osaka’s lively Dotonbori district and discover the beauty of Japan’s centuries-old tea traditions.
Learn about the customs, etiquette, and cultural meaning behind each step from an experienced instructor with years of practice.
Watch a live demonstration, then try your hand at preparing your own bowl of matcha using traditional utensils and precise techniques.
Enjoy freshly whisked matcha paired with seasonal Japanese sweets while seated in a calm tearoom that offers a welcome contrast to Dotonbori’s vibrant streets.

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Experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony in Osaka’s lively Dotonbori district and discover the beauty of Japan’s centuries-old tea traditions.
Learn about the customs, etiquette, and cultural meaning behind each step from an experienced instructor with years of practice.
Watch a live demonstration, then try your hand at preparing your own bowl of matcha using traditional utensils and precise techniques.
Enjoy freshly whisked matcha paired with seasonal Japanese sweets while seated in a calm tearoom that offers a welcome contrast to Dotonbori’s vibrant streets.

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¥3,900

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What our guests say

Angie K

Greece

Couple

Jul 2026

Amazing experience, lovely staff, enjoyable experience meeting a geiko San, photos were allowed which was truly important to cherish the moment!!Strongly recommend the experience!!

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

Joanna P

Poland

Couple

Apr 2026

I loved all ceremony from the beginning to the end. We are in love with the lady who was the instructor of macha preparation :) Also calligraphy was very interesting and we were enjoying it a lot. In resume, everything was perfect!

Kyoto Gion Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Orizuruya

Claudine H

United States

Couple

Mar 2026

I loved when they dressed us up so professionally and the pictures were great and there was this girl a worker and she explained to us the traditional things and we did the tea ceremony it was so fun we had a great time!

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

Albert D

United States

Group

May 2026

The matcha and sweets were great. I loved our instructor on the 4th floor. I understand there is not to be done about the scenery, but a more serene environment, maybe outdoors, would really make it more enjoyable. I think people would be willing to travel further for the added benefit.

Osaka Dotonbori Area: Tea Ceremony & Matcha-Making Experience

Shreya C

India

Group

Mar 2026

The first cup of tea made by the tea master was really enjoyable. The atmosphere and setting was also really calming and pleasing. They also sell ceremonial grade matcha at really good prices.

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