Tea Ceremony In Kyoto

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.