Kyoto: Tea Ceremony & Matcha-Making Experience near Kinkaku-ji (Optional Kimono), Kyoto
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony & Matcha-Making Experience near Kinkaku-ji (Optional Kimono), Kyoto
Join a 45-minute shared tea ceremony conducted in English near Kinkaku-ji.
Take part as a guest in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony, not just a demonstration.
Learn the proper etiquette, gestures, and flow of the ceremony inside a traditional tatami room.
Prepare and whisk matcha using traditional tea utensils.
Upgrade your experience with a kimono dressing option (minimum 2 guests required).
45-minute shared tea ceremony session
Tea ceremony conducted in English
Matcha preparation and tasting
Introduction to tea ceremony etiquette
Kimono dressing during the ceremony (if option selected)
Participants in traditional attire at a Japanese tea ceremony, learning matcha-making techniques.
Step into Kyoto’s tea culture through a 45-minute shared tea ceremony held near Kinkaku-ji. Conducted in English, this session allows you to actively participate as a guest while learning the refined customs and etiquette of the Japanese tea tradition.
Getting started
Arrive at the tea house before your scheduled time and present your booking confirmation. After a brief introduction to tea ceremony etiquette, you’ll enter the tatami-lined room where the session takes place.
What to expect
Tea Ceremony experience
Experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony led by an experienced instructor — known for preserving one of Japan’s most respected tea traditions.
Features
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Learn how to handle the tea bowl properly as a guest
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Prepare and whisk matcha using traditional utensils
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Observe the movements and sequence that define the ceremony
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Experience the quiet, respectful atmosphere of a traditional tea room
Upgrades
Enhance your experience by choosing the kimono upgrade — wear elegant Japanese attire during the ceremony and capture memorable photos throughout the house.
Person performing traditional Japanese tea ceremony with matcha tools.
Whisking matcha in a bowl during a tea ceremony in Kyoto.
Participants in traditional attire at a Japanese tea ceremony, learning matcha-making techniques.
Person performing traditional Japanese tea ceremony with matcha tools.
Whisking matcha in a bowl during a tea ceremony in Kyoto.
Entrance to Koto tea ceremony venue with yellow curtain in Japan.
What to bring
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Please bring your booking confirmation, either in digital or printed form, to present upon arrival.
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You must wear socks, as shoes are not permitted inside the tatami tea room.
What’s not allowed
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Guests must not engage in loud conversations or disruptive behaviour, as the tea ceremony requires a quiet and respectful atmosphere.
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Guests who arrive late beyond their scheduled session time may not be accommodated.
Accessibility
- Chairs are available for guests who are unable to sit on tatami mats, but you should inform the instructor in advance if you require one.
Additional information
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This is a shared tea ceremony experience conducted with other participants.
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The seating capacity may reach approximately 13 guests during high season.
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The tea room requires a calm and quiet atmosphere throughout the session.
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If small children become disruptive during the ceremony, guests may be asked to step outside in order to maintain the setting.
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Guests who select the kimono option must arrive at least 20 minutes before the session begins for dressing.
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For children under 7–8 years old who select the kimono option, a yukata will be provided instead of a kimono.
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The kimono option requires a minimum booking of two guests.
Licensed tea master instructing guest on matcha whisking near Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion.
Pouring water during a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, Japan.
Entrance to Koto tea ceremony venue with yellow curtain in Japan.
Licensed tea master instructing guest on matcha whisking near Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion.
Pouring water during a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, Japan.
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