Kyoto Tea Ceremonies

Best Tea Ceremonies in Kyoto — Gion, Nishiki, Kiyomizu & More

Compare Kyoto tea ceremonies — Gion, Nishiki, Kiyomizu, and Uji. All experiences include English-speaking instruction and free cancellation. Prices from $23 per person.

Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options

Discover the culture and life of being a geisha hidden behind the sliding doors of Gion on a walking tour. Watch a live geisha show and enjoy dinner, lunch or tea with an apprentice geisha, Maiko.

5.0 (552)

3 - 3.5 hoursFree cancellation

Kyoto: Kimono Tea Ceremony at Orizuruya Gion

Wear a kimono, have your hair styled, and join a small-group tea ceremony in Kyoto. With expert guidance, prepare matcha in an elegant tea room and enjoy Japan’s refined cultural tradition.

4.9 (949)

2 hoursFree cancellation

Kyoto: Nishiki Market Walk Tour with Tea Ceremony Experience

Experience the best of Kyoto in one tour: participate in a traditional tea ceremony, stroll through an atmospheric alley in a geisha district, and explore Nishiki Market with a local guide!

4.8 (5348)

3 hoursFree cancellation

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Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya

Experience a tea ceremony comfortably using tables and chairs in a traditional Machiya house in Kyoto. Discover the Japanese culture surrounding the tea ceremony.

4.9 (1239)

1.5 hoursFree cancellation

Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in 100-year-old Kyo-Machiya Townhouse

Soak up the authentic atmosphere of a Japanese tea ceremony in a 100-year-old traditional Machiya house in Kyoto. Discover local customs with a tea master while wearing an elegant kimono.

4.8 (605)

50 minutes - 3 hoursFree cancellation

Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House near Kiyomizu

At the height of the season, you may catch a glimpse of cherry blossoms in full bloom just beyond the window. An experienced host will guide you into the art of the tea ceremony.

4.9 (3705)

45 minutesFree cancellation

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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple

Experience the true art of Japanese tea drinking by taking part in this tea ceremony at Jotokuji Temple. Learn about the ancient ritual of tea drinking and its social significance in Japanese culture.

4.9 (3349)

70 minutesFree cancellation

Kyoto: Tea Museum Tickets and Matcha Grinding Experience

Explore tea culture with tickets to Chazna Museum in Uji. Dive into the town's history through exhibits, grind matcha with a stone mill experience, and brew your own with a Japanese tea instructor.

4.9 (793)

1 hourFree cancellation

Kyoto: Zen Experience in a Hidden Temple Guided by a Monk

Experience Zen in a quiet temple that is closed to the public. Receive direct instruction from Zen monks on meditation and Matcha whilst you enjoy a sophisticated and extraordinary experience.

4.9 (468)

2 hoursFree cancellation

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