Table-Style Tea Ceremony in a 100-Year-Old Kyoto Machiya
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Features
- Free cancellation available
- 1h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Experience a traditional tea ceremony comfortably with chair seating
- Taste premium matcha from a legendary, award-winning Uji tea farm.
- Capture fun photos and videos with fans, umbrellas, and a Katana.
- Master the art of whisking your own rich, frothy matcha.
- Enjoy calligraphy, write your name in Kanji, and take them home as a souvenir!
Activity location
- Nara
- Nara, Nara, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 711 Setomonochō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8052, Japan | Meeting Point & How to Recognize Us The Landmark: Look for a beautifully preserved, 100+ year-old traditional Kyoto townhouse (machiya) with a striking blue curtain at the entrance. How to Recognize Your Guide: Our welcoming staff will be dressed in traditional Kimono, waiting to greet you inside! Quick Transit Guide: By Taxi: Show the driver this address: 京都市伏見区竹中町通瀬戸物町711 (711 Setomonocho, Takenakacho-dori, Fushimi-ku) By Train (Closest Stations): Kintetsu Kyoto Sta. → Momoyama-Goryo-mae Sta. (15 min via Express) Keihan Gion-Shijo Sta. → Fushimi-Momoyama Sta. JR Kyoto Sta. → JR Momoyama Sta. Walking from the Stations: Walk through the Otesuji Shopping Arcade, turn right at the corner with Mizuho Bank / Rakuten Mobile shop, and walk for 2 minutes.
- Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
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Small Group Tour Without Kimono
- 1h 30m
- English
Choose this option for a small group tour up to 8 people in one group.
This option does not include Kimono
What's included, what's not
- Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience
- Seasonal Japanese Sweets (Wagashi)
- Complimentary Welcome Drinks (Sake, juice, or tea)
- Hands-on Matcha Making Lesson
- Personalised Calligraphy Souvenir (Your name/favourite words in Kanji or Hiragana)
- Traditional Kimono Rental (If option selected)
- Personal expenses.
What you can expect
No Floor Sitting Required: Enjoy the tea ceremony comfortably in the modern Ryu-rei (table-and-chair) style, which is highly popular in contemporary Japan.
Matcha: Taste premium matcha from a legendary, award-winning Uji tea farm.
Make Your Own Creamy Matcha: Use authentic tea utensils to whisk your own bowl of rich, creamy matcha with step-by-step guidance.
Memorable Photos with Props: Experience the authentic lifestyle of a Kyoto Machiya. Take photos in the garden using traditional props like Japanese umbrellas, fans, and Katana swords.
A Gateway to Japanese Arts: Tea ceremony is more than just making tea—it is a beautiful culmination of Japanese culture. Depending on the season, you will also glimpse related traditional arts such as calligraphy, incense (Kodo), and seasonal flower arrangements (Chabana)etc.
Discover a Hidden Gem in South Kyoto:
Located in Fushimi, South Kyoto—away from the crowded city centre—our venue offers a relaxed, authentic local atmosphere. It is the perfect peaceful escape, yet conveniently close to Fushimi Inari and Uji.This experience is a great way to immerse yourself in Kyoto's tea culture with a local specialist!
Location
Activity location
- Nara
- Nara, Nara, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 711 Setomonochō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8052, Japan | Meeting Point & How to Recognize Us The Landmark: Look for a beautifully preserved, 100+ year-old traditional Kyoto townhouse (machiya) with a striking blue curtain at the entrance. How to Recognize Your Guide: Our welcoming staff will be dressed in traditional Kimono, waiting to greet you inside! Quick Transit Guide: By Taxi: Show the driver this address: 京都市伏見区竹中町通瀬戸物町711 (711 Setomonocho, Takenakacho-dori, Fushimi-ku) By Train (Closest Stations): Kintetsu Kyoto Sta. → Momoyama-Goryo-mae Sta. (15 min via Express) Keihan Gion-Shijo Sta. → Fushimi-Momoyama Sta. JR Kyoto Sta. → JR Momoyama Sta. Walking from the Stations: Walk through the Otesuji Shopping Arcade, turn right at the corner with Mizuho Bank / Rakuten Mobile shop, and walk for 2 minutes.
- Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
- 711 Setomonochō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8052, Japan | Meeting Point & How to Recognize Us The Landmark: Look for a beautifully preserved, 100+ year-old traditional Kyoto townhouse (machiya) with a striking blue curtain at the entrance. How to Recognize Your Guide: Our welcoming staff will be dressed in traditional Kimono, waiting to greet you inside! Quick Transit Guide: By Taxi: Show the driver this address: 京都市伏見区竹中町通瀬戸物町711 (711 Setomonocho, Takenakacho-dori, Fushimi-ku) By Train (Closest Stations): Kintetsu Kyoto Sta. → Momoyama-Goryo-mae Sta. (15 min via Express) Keihan Gion-Shijo Sta. → Fushimi-Momoyama Sta. JR Kyoto Sta. → JR Momoyama Sta. Walking from the Stations: Walk through the Otesuji Shopping Arcade, turn right at the corner with Mizuho Bank / Rakuten Mobile shop, and walk for 2 minutes.
- Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan