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Authentic Tea Ceremony in a Historic Kyoto Machiya
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
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes 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
Inclusions Authentic Tea Ceremony ExperienceInclusions Seasonal Japanese Sweets (Wagashi)Inclusions Complimentary Welcome Drinks (Sake, juice, or tea)Inclusions Hands-on Matcha Making LessonInclusions Personalised Calligraphy Souvenir (Your name/favourite words in Kanji or Hiragana)Inclusions Traditional Kimono Rental (If option selected)Exclusions 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.
Award-Winning Taste: Taste high-quality matcha from a historic Uji farm that won the Minister's Award.
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 swords.
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.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).
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Nara
- Nara, Nara, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - 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
PEOPLE PEOPLE - 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