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15 Best Kyoto Tea Tours

The ones worth booking.

The 15 kyoto tea tours travellers love most, gathered in one place. Ceremonies, tastings, estate walks and afternoon sittings, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who pours.

15 Best Kyoto Tea Tours

Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House in Kiyomizu - Why the Garden by Ogawa Jihei VII Sets the Tone
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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House in Kiyomizu

1.Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House in Kiyomizu

A 45-minute Kyoto matcha tea ceremony at Sakaguchian, set in an Ogawa Jihei VII garden, with sweets, a photo, and a hands-on matcha lesson for $49.

Most Popular 4.9

“Amazing experience in a tranquil atmosphere and such a beautiful surroundings. Our tea master was great in explaining how we should approach the way of life and learning in Japan as we were coached how to prepare the best green tea ever!”

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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple - The Temple Walk: Gates, Benches, and the Purification Fountain
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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple

2.Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple

A 70-minute Chanoyu tea ceremony at Jotoku-ji Temple in Kyoto, with purification, matcha prep, and a calm English-guided small-group experience.

4.9

“We loved learning the history and the “why” and “how” behind the tea ceremony. Both of our hosts were wonderful and so informative. The tea and sweets were both delicious and we left feeling zen. Would highly recommend!”

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Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya - A 100+ Year Kyo-Machiya House and Kyoto Garden Photo Stops
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Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya

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

Kyoto table-style tea ceremony in a 100-year machiya house. Make frothy matcha, enjoy sweets and sake, and try kimono and calligraphy.

4.9

“The experience was amazing! We enjoyed the whole experience, which included wearing the kimono, learning the tea cerimony, learning how to prepare our own matcha, sweet tasting, caligraphy and flower ornaments. It was a lovely moment and the guides were very kind and sweet. We really recommend doing this experience.”

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Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, NISHIKI - Tatami Seating: Why the Room Matters More Than the Script
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Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, NISHIKI

5.Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, NISHIKI

Dress in a kimono at Nishiki, learn a Kyoto tea ceremony, make matcha, and sip it with wagashi in 1.5 hours.

5.0

“Amazing experience. From the time you check in to getting dressed up in kimono and then the tea ceremony, everything is great. Great variety of kimonos to choose from. Ample time in their garden to click pictures. Lots of history and great matcha tea!”

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Kyoto: Kimono Tea Ceremony at Orizuruya Gion - The Tea Ceremony Flow: From pre-ritual explanations to matcha basics
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Kyoto: Kimono Tea Ceremony at Orizuruya Gion

6.Kyoto: Kimono Tea Ceremony at Orizuruya Gion

Kyoto kimono tea ceremony in Gion at Orizuruya Gion: small group, expert dressing, learn matcha with chasen, optional calligraphy.

4.9

“The tea ceremony was a wonderful experience, so interesting to learn the intricacies of the practice. And getting to try on a kimono and getting the option to keep it on for most of the day was an added bonus! Definitely the best option if you’re interested in doing both experiences!”

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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in 100-year-old Kyo-Machiya Townhouse - Start at Yumeyakata Gojo Shop: How the Kimono Option Works
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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in 100-year-old Kyo-Machiya Townhouse

Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Experience - Seasonal sweets and matcha talk: more than a beverage lesson
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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Experience

8.Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Experience

45-minute Kyoto tea ceremony in a Higashiyama machiya. Learn matcha steps, taste seasonal sweets, and whisk your own bowl in English.

4.8

“It was very informative and enjoyable. Ikuko, was excellent, and explained the ceremony very well. It was the first time I had tasted Matcha tea, and it was fun that I made it myself...with a little help from Ikuko to whisk it into a good foam.”

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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Meditation - Make Matcha with Tea Master - Your 45 minutes of matcha meditation: the flow of the ceremony
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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Meditation – Make Matcha with Tea Master

9.Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Meditation – Make Matcha with Tea Master

Make matcha in a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse with an English tea master. Small group, handcrafted tools, sweets included.

4.8

“Must do to understand a very important Japanese tradition. The place is in Kyoto center, the lady was lovely, time was perfect and price very fair compared with similar activities. Definitely recommended.”

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KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Imamiya Jinjya Shrine - Matcha etiquette and making your own cup
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KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

10.KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Kyoto tea ceremony in a real kimono near Imamiya Jinjya, with hair styling, matcha tasting, etiquette lessons, and hands-on brewing.

5.0

“Highly recommend. I did this with my family because my grandmother has always wanted to do a traditional tea ceremony. We were all able to dress in beautiful Kimono's, they styled our hair, helped us take pictures, and then led a grRead more”

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Kyoto: Japanese Traditional Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony - Why Nerikiri Feels So Kyoto (And Why It’s Worth Your Time)
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Kyoto: Japanese Traditional Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony

11.Kyoto: Japanese Traditional Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony

Make two seasonal **Nerikiri** sweets from Kyoto bean paste, then enjoy **Uji matcha** tea in a tidy 95-minute Kyoto class.

4.4

“This activity was so fun! The host was very proficient in English, though she prefaced she wasn’t fluent! The activity was well worth the price, I recommend if you’re visiting Kyoto:)”

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Kyoto: Nishiki Market Tea Ceremony with Koto Performance - Matcha Making with Guidance: How You Learn Smoother Tea
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Kyoto: Nishiki Market Tea Ceremony with Koto Performance

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