Table-Style Tea Ceremony in a 100-Year-Old Kyoto Machiya

Two people in a traditional setting, one in a kimono and the other in a suit, with a table and a bowl in the foreground. 1

A book cover with Japanese characters, a samurai figure, and cherry blossoms. 2

By Éclat Japon

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1h 30m
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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

- 日本、〒612-8052 京都府京都市伏見区瀬戸物町７１１ | 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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Dates

Travellers

Small Group Tour Without Kimono

1h 30m
English

Choose this option for a small group tour up to 8 people in one group.
This option does not include Kimono

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€39.40 x 1 Adult€39.40

Total

Until Sun, 4 Oct

Private Tour

1h 30m
English

Choose this option for a private tour where only your group takes part in the experience.

Language options: English

Starting time: 16:00

Price details

€394.01 x 1 Traveller€394.01

Total

Until Sun, 4 Oct

Small Group Tour with Kimono

1h 30m
English

Choose this option to wear a Kimono during a small-group experience.

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€73.17 x 1 Adult€73.17

Total

Until Sun, 4 Oct

What's included, what's not

Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience
Seasonal Japanese Sweets (Wagashi)
Complimentary Welcome Drinks (Sake, juice, or tea)
Hands-on Matcha Making Lesson
Personalised Calligraphy Souvenir (Your name/favourite words in Kanji or Hiragana)
Traditional Kimono Rental (If option selected)
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.

Matcha: Taste premium matcha from a legendary, award-winning Uji tea farm.

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 Katana swords.

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)etc.

Guidance on tea etiquette and our introductory presentation on the tea ceremony are available in multiple languages, including German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch,, and more.

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.

This experience is a great way to immerse yourself in Kyoto's tea culture with a local specialist!

Location

Activity location

- Nara
- Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

- 日本、〒612-8052 京都府京都市伏見区瀬戸物町７１１ | 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
- 日本、〒612-8052 京都府京都市伏見区瀬戸物町７１１ | 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