Kyoto: Tea Ceremony & Machiya Tour – 150-Year-Old Townhouse

5.00

5.0(20 reviews)

1 hour 15 minutes

Chinese, English

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

1 hour 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

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

"This is not a performance. It's an invitation into everyday Kyoto life." ■ Guided Machiya Tour Explore a 150-year-old former silk merchant's townhouse — its architecture, history, and the philosophy embedded in every room. ■ Tea Ceremony Seated at a table, watch a live demonstration by a practitioner with 16 years of training, explained in clear English. Then whisk your own matcha on a rare Misonodana shelf using practitioner-only top-grade tea — and leave with skills to use at home. ■ A Tea Room That Changes With the Seasons The garden, tea room, utensils, and seasonal plant-based sweets all change with the time of year. Spring — Soft blossoms and sakura-inspired sweets. Summer — Cool shade and refreshing confections. Autumn — Crimson leaves and rich, warming sweets. Winter — A frost-touched garden and a glowing tea room. Come back in a different season and discover a completely different JURAKU. ■ About JURAKU A 150-year-old former silk merchant's townhouse in Kyoto's Nishijin district, preserved for future generations. Maximum 6 guests. Every visitor receives personal attention.

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

5.00

20 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Beautiful experience
kumikoy877,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Although 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
5.00
Very 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
5.00
Wonderful experience; traditional ceremony with a very mindful tea master and beautiful story telling.
Really good experience
S5167ORnancyh,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It 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
5.00
My 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
5.00
It 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
5.00
Amazing authentic experience! Very impressive and interesting, we had a lot of fun, highly recommended!
Absolutely marvellous
Brian H,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Definitely, 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
5.00
The 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
Understanding culture easy for everyone!
Camper17294275134,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had such an unforgettable moment over there. Not only enjoying tea but also being able to understand the culture is very important for us to join the experience. Also they had a good collections for unique souvenirs to take back home!