KYOTO · TEA TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 15 kyoto tea tours worth booking. A short list of the ones travellers come home raving about, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Kyoto tea ceremony in a traditional tea house near Kiyomizu. Watch matcha made, brew your own, enjoy sweets, and take photos.
Most Popular“Very nice experience, beautiful garden, delicious matcha”
Ju-An tea ceremony at Jotoku-ji: a 70-minute English-guided matcha ritual, purification, and a calm temple break in Kyoto.
“interesting facts about the ritual, fun and tasty matcha”
Learn Kyoto tea ceremony basics in 45 minutes with a licensed Urasenke tea master, two matcha types, sweets, optional kimono.
“A very beautiful activity, an experience to try in Japan. The person who explains the tea preparation does it very well, both the preparation itself and all the related customs. If you want an even more authentic experience and a nice memory, for a small extra cost you can add the option to wear a…”
A chair-style Kyoto tea ceremony in a 100-year-old townhouse, with matcha whisking, calligraphy, flower arranging, and optional kimono rental.
“We had an excellent time, the hosts were fantastic and spoke very good English. Overall would recommend!”
Kyoto kimono tea ceremony at Maikoya Nishiki. Choose a kimono, learn matcha step-by-step, and sip with wagashi in 1.5 hours.
“Great experience and very helpful and friendly ladies to help you get into the kimono. The presenter was easy to understand and very knowledgeable.”
Kyoto kimono tea ceremony in Gion: pick from 200 kimonos, learn matcha with a chasen, and optionally try calligraphy.
“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 and treated us very well. The time is ideal. The…”
Experience a Japanese tea ceremony in a 100-year Kyoto machiya, make matcha with a tea master, and wear a kimono to stroll.
“Ling had very good knowledge about everything. It was spectacular!”
A 45-minute Kyoto matcha ceremony in Higashiyama: seasonal sweets, utensil coaching, and making your own frothy bowl at a traditional tearoom.
“It was very informative and enjoyable. Ikuko, was excellent, and explained the ceremony very well. It was the first time I had tasted Matcha tea, and it was fun that I made it myself...with a little help from Ikuko to whisk it into a good foam.”
Learn Omotesenke-style matcha in a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse. Small group, handcrafted tools, and a sweet included.
“Miki was such a wonderful host, had a lovely time learning and appreciating the tradition of a tea ceremony, couldn’t recommend enough. Thanks so much Miki :)”
Kyoto kimono tea ceremony near Imamiya Jinjya: dress in Nishijin style, learn tea etiquette, and brew your own matcha in 90 minutes.
“Was the best. From beginning to end. Experience of dressing up in kimono and participating in tea ceremony was magical. Even my teenage boys loved it. Highly recommend if in Japan. Mera (sorry if spelt incorrectly) was so informative and attentive. Thank you!”
Make seasonal Nerikiri sweets and whisk Uji matcha in Kyoto. 95 minutes for $18, with English support and a tasty pairing.
“This activity was so fun! The host was very proficient in English, though she prefaced she wasn’t fluent! The activity was well worth the price, I recommend if you’re visiting Kyoto:)”
Wear a silk kimono and take a traditional tea ceremony at Tondaya, a 140-year-old Kyoto machiya. Value, tips, and what to expect.
“Good fun and informative. Really enjoyed the ceremony and the tour of the building.”
Learn matcha in Kyoto during a tea ceremony with live koto music at KOTOLILY KYOTO. Optional kimono photos and koto add-ons.
“the location is beautifull and the combination between harve playing and tea ceremony is perfect.”
New Kyoto tea ceremony at Sanjo Chasuian: crawl-in Nijiriguchi, two bowls of matcha, Kyoto sweets, English guide, 1 hour.
“A unique cultural experience, which was a highlight of our visit to Kyoto. Our host was extremely gracious and engaging. Highly recommended.”
Meet a Maiko in Kyoto for a matcha-making tea ceremony, Q&A, dances, games, and close-up photos, plus sweet treats and a lucky charm.
“we enjoyed every moment, it was a really nice evening! Ōkini!”
