Workshops

Flower Teahouse Kyoto: Private/Shared Tea Ceremony Experience

Experience the charm of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn to prepare a perfect bowl of matcha from your host and savor local sweets.

Highlights

Let your senses be immersed in an authentic tea ceremony conducted in a traditional machiya, a beautiful wooden townhouse.
An expert instructor will teach you the basics of making perfect matcha tea, with everything provided including locally produced matcha and sweets.
You’re not merely following steps, you’ll be discovering the intricate aspects of the ceremony from the utensils to the layout of the room.
Go for the private tea ceremony option for a more personalized event. Upgrade to a kimono rental to add a more authentic touch to your experience.
Fun Fact: In earlier times, matcha tea was only enjoyed by aristocracy and Buddhist monks, becoming more widely affordable after the 16th century.

Inclusions

Shared/private tea ceremony experience
English-speaking host
Matcha, sweets, and everything needed to make tea
Kimono rental (optional upgrade)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

Be a part of Kyoto’s tea culture

The Camellia Flower Teahouse offers an authentic tea ceremony experience and a chance to participate in a centuries-old ritual. Step inside a machiya, traditional townhouses that are disappearing due to urban development, with a warm welcome from your instructor. Before the actual ceremony, you will get a brief introduction into the history and culture surrounding tea. One traditional sweet later the instructor will be guiding you through the process of making a frothy bowl of matcha. Any and all questions are welcomed, so feel free to sate your curiosity about Japanese culture.

Your ticket options explained

You have the choice between a private or shared tea ceremony experience. The private ceremony offers your own host and tearoom, perfect for a small circle of family and friends, while the shared ceremony is a great chance to mingle with fellow enthusiasts. If you are accompanied by a guide or a translator, opt for the private ceremony which they can join at no extra cost. Kimono rental is a further upgrade for both options, adding another layer of authenticity to the experience.

What’s not allowed

Please do not take videos in shared ceremonies, photos can be taken with flash turned off. Short videos can be taken in private ceremonies.

Additional note

Tea ceremonies are conducted in English. If you intend to bring a translator or a guide, please book a private ceremony. Translators or guides can join private tea ceremonies free of charge.
Like strong coffee, matcha has a high caffeine content. The teahouse prefers not to serve the tea to children under the age of 6, but the final decision rests with the parents.
All the sweets are vegan, gluten free, and nut free.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your host at Camellia Tea Ceremony FLOWER.
Address: 349-12 Masuyachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0826, Japan

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Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Higashiyama Yasui. It is a quick 7-minute walk to the meeting point.
Board buses 四条山科醍醐線８３Ａ, 市営２０６甲, 市営２０７甲 and more to get you there.