A tea ceremony is a good antidote to the crowds on Ninenzaka: you step off the lane into a tatami room and the noise drops away. If kneeling is hard on your knees, look for the table-style sessions, which a few houses here now offer.
Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto's historic Kiyomizu area, learn from expert masters, and enjoy serene garden views for $44.
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3,519 reviews45 minFrom $49by SAKAGUCHIAN
Discover the authentic Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto's historic Ninenzaka, with expert guidance, handcrafted sweets, and a serene setting.
★ 4.8“Very educational and the hosts were really friendly and polite”
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215 reviews50 minFrom $21by Kangetsu Kyoto
Behold the exquisite Kyoto Kiyomizu Tea Ceremony, where the art of matcha and the serenity of a Japanese garden converge to create an unforgettable cultural experience.
★ 5.0“Excellent experience. The tea master's movements were measured and impeccable. A great insight into an interesting facet of Japanese culture.”
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101 reviewsFrom $50.87
Make matcha in a welcoming Kyoto tea ceremony with Uji tea, Japanese sweets, English guidance, and optional kimono rental near Yasaka Pagoda.
★ 4.7“It was the perfect quick and short experience! The matcha was we made was hot and delicious, and wearing the kimono was so worth it especially if you want to walk around afterwards and take photos! If you want a more in depth experience this…”
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67 reviewsFrom $22.10
Learn tea etiquette, watch a seasonal matcha ritual, and whisk your own tea in a 150-year-old Kyoto townhouse near Ninenzaka.
★ 4.9“it was really nice compact tea ceremony to get the basics understanding of the process and the meaning of it in general. I strongly recommend it, worth attending. Thank you very much to the host and master. Okini 😃”
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62 reviewsFrom $41.69
Rent a kimono near Kiyomizu-dera, stroll Kyoto’s old lanes, and add a tea ceremony, matcha making, makeup, or a photo shoot.
★ 4.8“Great kimono rental experience! The staff was very kind and helpful, and there were many beautiful kimono choices available. The dressing and styling were done professionally, and the whole process was smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended for a memorable experience!”
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44 reviewsFrom $15.79
Make matcha, taste a Kyoto sweet, and add a kimono rental near Kiyomizu-dera in this short, English-guided tea experience.
★ 4.7“started off a bit stressful as the location/shop given was closed on the day and we had no communication from either Klook or the shop about this but lucky we had given ourselves enough time initially so o arrive a bit early that we could…”
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34 reviewsFrom $22.10