15 Best Tea Ceremonies in Kyoto

“I loved my experience here--learning about tea, having the tea ceremony and making tea in a zen setting with a beautiful garden was so memorable. The group was small and as we didn't wear kimonos it felt authentic. One of my favourite things I did…”

“Wonderful to learn and experience a tea ceremony. Teaches you a lot about Japanese culture. Fun to really try macha tea.”

“Very authentic! No phones or videos allowed which was refreshing in Kyoto. Great explanation of how to mix, ceremonies, and why each thing was done. Cheapest one I saw, so great value.”

“Was amazing, we enjoyed so much, we recommend 100%”

“Sono was so good at explaining the tea ceremony, highly recommended if you want to know and dress up like Japanese!”

“It was an incredible experience. From the moment we arrived, the part of putting on the kimono and doing the hair, to the pre-ceremony, the ceremony itself and the post. All the staff were very kind and polite, they took pictures of us, gave tips…”

“It was a very simple, short activity ...wish there was more. The facilitator was wonderful though...warm and full of wit.”

“Attending the tea ceremony in this beautifully preserved 100-year-old traditional house was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment I stepped through the wooden gate, I felt transported to another time. The architecture, tatami floors, and delicate paper screens created an atmosphere of calm and…”

“It was very interesting to learn of the history of the yea ceremony and watch how precise the movements are.”

“Our Tea master Kiyoka was friendly and explained tea ceremony as part of japanese culture very well. It was zen like and we also get to make our own match tea which is very unique about this experience. Definitely must do in kyoto. Match tea…”

“This was an amazing experience. My wife and I truly enjoyed our time, and we thought it was a great addition to our trip. Our tea host, Hana, was really great at answering any questions and showing us all that the culture had to offer!”

“I liked the small group and that the steps were broken down into easy parts to follow”

“It was pretty chaotic but very authentic and I like chaos. We arrived half hour early and immediately a little old Japanese lady grabbed us and started putting the kimono on us. Pictures were not allowed while dressing or taking the kimono off. Then we…”

“fantastic experience!! we enjoyed the ceremony, learned a lot and then had the opportunity to make our own matcha. we also did the kimono experience - highly highly recommend the add on!!!”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What a truly beautiful and grounding experience for myself, my husband, and our two sons in their 20s. It was something special to share as a family, and surprisingly powerful in its simplicity and depth. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was calm,…”