Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Experience & Seasonal Wagashi at Machiya House in Gion/Kiyomizu Area
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Experience & Seasonal Wagashi at Machiya House in Gion/Kiyomizu Area
Duration: 1.8 hours
1.8 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Enjoy a 45-minute tea ceremony held in a machiya, a beautifully restored wooden townhouse near Gion or Kiyomizu dera
Learn the art of making perfect matcha from an English-speaking instructor using locally produced green tea and seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets).
Discover the meaning behind every detail — from the utensils and gestures to the tranquil layout of the tatami room.
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.
45-minute tea ceremony experience
Shared or private session (as per option selected)
Tea ceremony performed in English
Seasonal Japanese sweets (wagashi)
Matcha preparation and tasting
Optional all-day kimono rental (Flower/Annex only)
Two people in traditional attire overlooking Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto.
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.
Teahouse interior with tatami mats and tea ceremony setup in Kyoto.
Person in kimono at Flower Teahouse, Kyoto tea ceremony experience.
Two people in traditional attire overlooking Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto.
Teahouse interior with tatami mats and tea ceremony setup in Kyoto.
Person in kimono at Flower Teahouse, Kyoto tea ceremony experience.
Uji matcha powder on a table, part of the Flower Teahouse tea ceremony in Kyoto.
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.
Preparing matcha in a traditional bowl during a tea ceremony in Kyoto.
Tea ceremony in Kyoto teahouse with woman in kimono preparing tea.
Uji matcha powder on a table, part of the Flower Teahouse tea ceremony in Kyoto.
Preparing matcha in a traditional bowl during a tea ceremony in Kyoto.
Tea ceremony in Kyoto teahouse with woman in kimono preparing tea.
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