Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony Experience

Immerse yourself in ancient Japanese culture with an authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony. Learn how to make traditional matcha tea and indulge in Japanese sweets.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • さくら日本文化体験 二条城教室 / SAKURA Experience Japanese Culture Nijo Home - Interested in experiencing a tea ceremony in a private, authentic tea room?
    This experience offers even those familiar with Kyoto tea ceremonies a deeper and more genuine understanding. Discover the distinctions between an authentic tea room and a typical Japanese-style room.
    The tea…
What's Included
  • Authentic tea ceremony demonstration
  • Tea-making experience
  • Selection of 3 traditional Japanese sugar sweets from a historic Kyoto confectionery
  • Complimentary original booklet on tea ceremony
  • Enjoy 2 servings of rich matcha green tea
What's Not Included
  • Kimono is not included in this class.
Meal Options
  • Japanese Sweets - The Japanese sweets in our class are exclusively ordered from a renowned Kyoto wagashi shop. They contain no eggs, nuts, gluten, or animal products.
  • Japanese Matcha tea - The matcha used in our class is a high-quality, original blend produced by a historic tea farm in Uji.
Additional Information

The Japanese tea ceremony is a soulful experience. It transcends mere tea drinking, offering peace, mindfulness, and a connection with others and nature. In the heart of Kyoto, a certified tea teacher invites participants to enter this elegant world of tea, where the past and present blend seamlessly.
The matcha used is a premium, original blend sourced…

Location
さくら日本文化体験 二条城教室 / SAKURA Experience Japanese Culture Nijo Home
We do not accept children under 12 years old. All participants must pay for the class in order to join. Please bring or wear socks. If you don't have socks, you will need to purchase a pair on-site. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, we will not be able to offer the class.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Alexis_l
Apr 1, 2025
Aya was a wonderful guide... - Aya was a wonderful guide for this experience. We felt welcomed and truly enjoyed learning about traditional facets of a tea ceremony. We had no idea how many details were meticulously considered for each and every ceremony and guest. It was definitely a highlight of our trip.
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Susan_f
Mar 31, 2025
Beautiful and educational - I had no appreciation for the significance and nuance of the tea ceremony in Japanese culture! Aya did an amazing job of educating us and bringing this beautiful tradition to life. I learned so much in this hour to appreciate deep Japanese traditions. I highly recommend this experience.
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Sarah_f
Feb 14, 2025
Excellent experience - An incredible hostess who welcomed us into her beautiful home, Aya is obviously a master of her craft and it was a privilege to learn about the art of tea making from her. Would highly recommend
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Dinah_w
Feb 3, 2025
Beautiful and Moving - This is exactly the kind of tea ceremony I had in mind when I booked it. We felt Aya's dedication to, reverence for and artistry of her craft. It was a beautiful and moving experience. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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Caroline
Dec 28, 2024
Traditional tea ceremony - This was a wonderful insight into the ceremony performed by someone with who had been doing the ceremony for decades. She was very happy to answer as many questions as you had as well.
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Marinella
Nov 28, 2024
Worth it - The place is located in a nice quiet neighbourhood - away from the bustling crowds in kyoto. Enjoyed the tea ceremony with Aya san. Wagashi and tea were excellent. Appreciate that it included brief history on tea ceremonies and the purpose of each room and process.
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Kieran
Nov 6, 2024
An ideal experience in every detail - Aya-san is a warm and hospitable host and we thoroughly enjoyed our traditional Japanese tea ceremony with her. We learned so much about the history and tradition and will never forget the experience. The tea room that she and her husband recently renovated was so lovely and the perfect space to enjoy the ceremony. Her attention to detail from the selection of the sweet treats that accompany the service, to the tea, the art and everything in between were ideal.
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Heikey2014
Oct 20, 2024
Tea Master Experience - What a delightful experience at the tea master's home! We learned so much about the ceremony of tea making, and our host and husband were so kind and inviting. For one hour, we learned about the importance of tea brewing and why this tradition exists. Traditions are so important to keep alive and teach, especially to foreigners, so we also understand them. Don't miss this experience.
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Victoria_b
Sep 16, 2024
Wonderful experience in a Tea Ceremony Master's home! - Aya was a wonderful hostess. It was incredibly special to be able to learn about tea ceremonies and be part of one in her home. The only way to experience a real tea ceremony, is in a small, intimate setting. My husband did a class with 20 of his co-workers in Tokyo, and while he learned a lot, it was definitely more meditative. The price for a private tea ceremony was very reasonable and her instructions made it easy to find the location. Aya also has other classes such as flower arrangements - if I was staying longer, I would have taken one with her. Sadly we had to leave. For more info. on other classes, look for the Sakura Experience Japanese Culture Kyoto website. I will definitely be referring her to my friends heading to Japan.
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Ans_b
Aug 11, 2024
Unique wonderful experience - Aya was the perfect tea master. She explained the history and showed all the steps of a tea ceremony in a serene, calm way. A must do in Kyoto
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