Teahouse Experience: Kiyomizu Sannenzaka's Hidden Gem
4.9
81 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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Cinady
Nov 6, 2025
To do - Amazing thank you very much it was very informative and very nice. Thank you to our hostess for her kindness and Welcoming.
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E4557exandrewa
Nov 2, 2025
An absolute must - Without question the best cultural activity on our trip. Very interesting and informative. Our guide and tea master were exquisite and the tea was unlike anything I have ever tasted. Worth every penny and an absolute must for anyone visiting Kyoto.
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Sarah_w
Oct 26, 2025
Wonderful experience - Excellent way to experience a tea ceremony. Provided a great overview of all the parts of the ceremony and how to prepare and drink the tea. A beautiful setting, with views of their meticulous gardens. Was hesitant to book originally, as we don’t usually like to do anything too touristy, but felt that it was actually a wonderful experience.
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Doyle_b
Oct 21, 2025
Amazing experience!! - This is a must do in Kyoto!! The tea ceremony was so tranquil and enlightening. A small group of participants kept it more personal and quaint. The history and instructions explained by the translator and the precision of the tea master’s movements in every step of the ceremony makes you feel involved and inserted into a Japanese tradition passed down for centuries. The outside garden views, the tea room set-up and architecture, the aromas and pre-tea sweets, the beautiful ceremonial dress, and the preparation and enjoyment of the tea truly brought out harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. Thank you so much for this cultural enlightenment.
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Dianne_m
Oct 20, 2025
Beautiful - My daughter and made it a requirement to do this while in Kyoto and it did not disappoint. The grounds were beautiful and the ceremony was amazing. The tea was not like what I was use to in the States. Absolutely delicious. Thank you for give my daughter and I a memory for the books.
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Cbw_explore
Oct 18, 2025
Lovely tea ceremony in a beautiful setting - We all enjoyed this tea ceremony in this unique and inspiring setting. The view of the garden adds a lot to the ceremony experience and I would recommend this location over others.
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Danieladejesusg
Oct 9, 2025
Great experience - There was a problem with the schedule change but they were very flexible and offered us an option to resolve the situation of the schedule change
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H6586ajcarmen
Oct 3, 2025
A must try experience - Beautiful experience. The hosts were lovely. Very peaceful to be next to the garden and a contrast with the very busy streets outside. We enjoyed the historic explanation of the ceremony. Highly recommend.
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תום
Sep 26, 2025
Fun! - It was very nice and authentic experience! chen’s English was very articulated. At the end we had time to ask questions.
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Mickey_e
Oct 1, 2025
Great experience but brief and a bit pricy - Really nice experience with a short tea ceremony and short instructional of how make tea itself. I thought it was very thoughtfully done with kind instructors. Also a beautiful location. For the length of time, we only scratched the surface of both the formal tea ceremony and matcha making and felt it was a bit pricy for this experience.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).