Duration
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
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Enjoy a 45-minute tea ceremony held in a machiya, a beautifully restored wooden townhouse near Gion or Kiyomizu dera
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Learn the art of making perfect matcha from an English-speaking instructor using locally produced green tea and seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets).
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Discover the meaning behind every detail — from the utensils and gestures to the tranquil layout of the tatami room.
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Choose between shared or private sessions for a more personalised experience. Upgrade to include an all-day kimono rental for a touch of traditional elegance.
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45-minute tea ceremony experience
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Shared or private session (as per option selected)
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Tea ceremony performed in English
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Seasonal Japanese sweets (wagashi)
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Matcha preparation and tasting
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Optional all-day kimono rental (Flower/Annex only)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Take part in a 45-minute tea ceremony in a traditional machiya in Kyoto’s Gion or Kiyomizu area, where you prepare matcha and enjoy seasonal wagashi in an authentic setting.
Getting started
Arrive at the designated Camellia teahouse (Flower, Garden, or Annex as per booking) and present your confirmation. Shoes must be removed before entering the tea room. Photography is permitted without flash; video recording is not allowed during the ceremony.
What to expect
Camellia Tea Ceremony
Camellia offers traditional tea ceremonies in preserved machiya townhouses in Kyoto.
Features
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Participate in a 45-minute tea ceremony performed in English.
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Prepare your own bowl of matcha using traditional utensils.
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Enjoy seasonal Japanese sweets (wagashi) served during the ceremony.
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Learn the meaning behind key gestures and utensils used in the ritual.
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Experience the atmosphere of a traditional Kyoto townhouse.
Upgrades
Choose between shared or private tea ceremony sessions, with the option to add an all-day kimono rental for a complete Kyoto experience.
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What to bring
- Please bring socks, as shoes must be removed before entering the tea room.
What’s not allowed
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Flash photography is not permitted during the ceremony.
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Video recording is not allowed during the session.
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Outside food and drinks are not permitted.
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Guests with interpreters must book a private session.
Accessibility
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Camellia Garden is wheelchair accessible.
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Flower Teahouse and Flower Annex may require stair access.
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Age restrictions vary by location; please check your selected venue before booking.
Additional information
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Tea ceremonies are performed in English.
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Optional kimono rental is available at Flower Teahouse and Flower Annex only.
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Flower Annex opens from March 5, 2026; maintenance closures may apply as stated by the supplier.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket Redemption Point
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Show your ticket at Camellia Tea Ceremony Flower Teahouse.
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Address: 349-12 Masuyacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0826, Japan.
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