Teahouse Experience: Kiyomizu Sannenzaka's Hidden Gem
4.9
51 Ratings
Kyoto

Experience Kyoto’s Kiyomizu Tea Ceremony, explore Jihei Ogawa’s garden, learn matcha making, and capture memories in a serene seasonal backdrop.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tea Ceremony SAKAGUCHIAN (茶道体験 阪口庵) - 1. Enter a tranquil tea room with a view of a stunning Japanese garden, showcasing the beauty of each season. 2. Experience the ancient art of the tea ceremony, guided by a master in a cozy, traditional setting. 3. Be captivated as the tea master elegantly performs each ritual, from purifying the utensils to…
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What's Included
  • Wagashi (Traditional Japanese sweets)
  • 2 cups of matcha
  • Photo
What's Not Included
  • Kimono rental
  • Video Recording
Additional Information

Discover a hidden treasure in the historic Kiyomizu Sannenzaka area.
This esteemed teahouse is nestled within the renowned garden crafted by Jihei Ogawa VII, a leading landscape architect in Japan.
Upon entering this traditional haven, guests are guided through the captivating grounds, where each stone and plant narrates a story. Here, one can learn how…

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Location
Tea ceremony SAKAGUCHIAN（茶道体験 阪口庵)
From Kiyomizu-Dera Temple：Walk straight for about 50 meters from Sannen-zaka and you will see a large gate on your right. After passing through the gate, turn left before the garden and walk about 10 meters to the entrance gate.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kira
Jun 8, 2025
Lovely tea experience - Great experience and beautiful building. All staff were very accommodating and kind. The garden is stunning. The presentation is very beautiful. The experience is accommodating to foreigners.
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Annc2014
Jun 5, 2025
Good family experience - The tea ceremony helped my family understand the Japanese history and culture better. It was fun to have a change in our itinerary and do something.
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Michelle_x
May 28, 2025
This was a wonderful way... - This was a wonderful way to learn about historical Japanese tea culture, and we felt like we got an authentic experience with our tea master and experience translator.
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Cruiser38113427029
May 19, 2025
Fun - Was really fun and informative! Tea and snacks were delicious :). The garden was really nice to look at and they gave seats to people who weren’t comfortable with sitting on the floor.
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Susan_l
May 17, 2025
Can't recommend this... - Can't recommend this experience highly enough. A joy to step out of the maelstrom in the street outside into this incredible garden/tea house too. There was an explanation in English about the history of the tea room and the origins of matcha/the tea ceremony before the tea master performed the ceremony itself. She was incredibly serene and poised as she went through the numerous steps of the ritual. Apparently it takes approx 10 years to become a tea master and it is easy to see why. We were totally enthralled and would absolutely encourage anyone who may have doubts that this is a gimmick for tourists not to worry; it is completely authentic and will be among the top experiences of our 4-week trip to Japan.
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Emily_d
May 12, 2025
Beautiful setting for a beautiful ceremony - Such a lovely experience in a beautiful environment. That’s what you’re really paying for, the setting because I know you can do this in many places. Our host and tea master were excellent.
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Miranda
May 9, 2025
Nice experience - A wonderful ceremony with a friendly host, beautiful view, and tasty matcha tea. I would recommend doing this solo or with friends!
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Jake_w
May 7, 2025
Review - Insightful (and delicious) tea ceremony held in a beautiful scenic tea room with rich history. Would highly recommend to anyone travelling through.
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Alison_a
May 6, 2025
Tea Ceremony in Kyoto - It was really informative and I'm delighted to have booked this tour before coming to Japan. The scenery of the garden behind is beautiful. They do have chairs if needed, a good option if you don't want to sit on the floor. The matcha tea tastes better than what I've had before.
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Tara_p
May 5, 2025
Worth it! - This was an excellent experience! The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. The location was gorgeous!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).