Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a 150-Year-Old Silk Merchant's Home
Overview
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1 hour 15 minutes
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1. Whisk your own matcha using practitioner-only top-grade tea on a rare Misonodana shelf
2. Savor seasonal, plant-based Japanese sweets from Kyoto's finest confectioners
3. Tour a 150-year-old former silk merchant's townhouse and garden in Nishijin, Kyoto
4. Learn the meaning behind each movement in clear English from a 16-year trained practitioner
5. Take home simple techniques to recreate the calm of a tea ceremony in your own life
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
What To Expect
✴︎ Limited Time Special: 15% OFF! (June 13 – July 13) ✴︎ Step away from crowds into a world unchanged for 150 years. ■ Guided Nishijin Machiya Tour Explore a rare 150-year-old former silk merchant's townhouse in Kyoto's historic Nishijin district. Discover its architecture, history, and the quiet philosophy in every room. ■ Authentic Tea Ceremony (Chairs Provided & Kids 4+ Welcome) We welcome all generations, from solo travelers to families (ages 4+). Seated comfortably at a table, watch a live demonstration by a licensed master with up to 40 years of training, explained in clear English. Then whisk your own premium matcha on a rare Misonodana shelf and take home lifelong skills. ■ A Tea Room Changing with the Seasons The garden, utensils, and seasonal plant-based (vegan-friendly) sweets change to reflect Japan's seasonal beauty: Blossoms in Spring, Cool shade in Summer, Crimson leaves in Autumn, and a glowing room in Winter. ■ Small-Group Experience (Max 7 Guests) With a maximum of 7 guests, our atmosphere is warm, interactive, and never rushed. Your visit directly supports the preservation of Kyoto's cultural heritage.
Options
Optional Umami Extension
Duration: 30 minutes Miso soup
Tea ceremony
What‘s Included
Machiya & Kyoto cultural explanation
Choice of tea bowl
Hands-on tea experience by a tea master
Seasonal, plant-based Japanese sweets
Top-grade, practitioner-only matcha
Hands-on matcha preparation at a Misonodana tea shelf
Public transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely and educational tea ceremony
sarahlS8439DK,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a really lovely experience at the tea ceremony. Everything was very well explained and the tea and sweet were delicious. I would definitely come again.
Beautiful experience
kumikoy877,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Although I knew nothing about the tea ceremony before joining, the teacher explained everything very kindly and patiently. I was able to enjoy the beauty of the season, and it was a truly wonderful experience. It reminded me to cherish each and every moment in life.
Amazing and relaxing!
N9597WAwillyd,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very amazing ceremony, with the tea master and also you could make the matcha yourself! Also very nice location and it is very relaxing being there!
Beautiful traditional tea ceremony!🌺
V9068JVleighs,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience; traditional ceremony with a very mindful tea master and beautiful story telling.
Really good experience
S5167ORnancyh,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really nice tea ceremonie. We learned a lot. They gave good explanation about the house and about the tea and about the making of the tea. It was really good matcha.
Great tea ceremony experience
heatherfB1953RQ,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My mom and I do the tea ceremony here. It was a great intimate experience. A great experience for us to do.
Excellent, Definetly recommended
230cand,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really nice experience, culturally and historically I have learned a lot. It was so nice to practice all the steps of the tea making, drinking and grinding
Authentic experience
aniaQ2281MM,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing authentic experience! Very impressive and interesting, we had a lot of fun, highly recommended!
Absolutely marvellous
Brian H,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Definitely, this experience grants you a deeper understanding of such a refined culture with precise handling of a tea ceremony.
Tea Ceremony & Machiya Tour
L6859KDkimh,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Tea Ceremony was superb ! Asano and Yuki were the perfect hosts. I really wanted an authentic experience, and this was exactly what I got from this time. Asano is a Tea Master so therefore, who better to watch perform this elegant ceremony! Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this very special event. Kim
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Operated by 聚らく JURAKU - Kyoto Cultural Hub