Tea Ceremony Experience in Traditional Kyoto Townhouse

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Recently matcha green tea has become popular all around the world. Matcha plays an important role in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. However, learning about Japanese tea ceremony means much more than just learning to make matcha.

Why was this a necessary practice of samurais and monks in times past? Why is the "ceremony" still carried on today? Come, step into the world of profound spirituality and set your soul free.

1. Introduction: You will learn the basic concepts and ideas of tea ceremony. You will also learn how to behave in a tea room and appreciate its decoration.

2. The Way of Tea: You will watch a demonstration of the way of tea. We think you will enjoy the quiet and serene atmosphere.

3. Hands-on: Make your own tea! We will tell you how to drink it, and also serve you a specially selected Japanese cake.

*Please arrive on time. We cannot allow latecomers to join a session once it has started.

*Please refrain from bringing children under the age of 6.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

A bowl of matcha green tea

Japanese sweets

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Ami Kyoto

It is a unique opportunity to be able to spend time inside a traditional machiya or Japanese townhouse. Kyoto was once filled with these simple wooden houses. Ours is about 80 years old and we think you'll agree it is still beautiful. Please come and immerse yourself in a quaint, yet elegant space.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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Tea Ceremony Experience in Traditional Kyoto Townhouse

Reviews

4.94

36 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Authentic Experience
Carolyn K,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very Authentic Experience, I highly recommend this experience. E sat on a mat but they provided a stool for my husband as he had a sore knee.
Excellent tea experience in Kyoto
Alois H,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Superb tea experience with our guests. The ceremony takes place in small groups (here 8 people) and two Japanese to demonstrate and then practice. The place is authentic and friendly, and they gladly answer various questions from visitors Price more than correct compared to the others, and possibility to buy set and chew set at the end I recommend the experience
Wonderful tea ceremony
Keith w,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful explanation of the intricacies of a tea ceremony. The ladies operating the tea house were warm, wonderful teachers. Bought some matcha from them to bring home. Would definitely recommend.
Great experience
helenek930,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A small group that was taken care of very kindly. Very good explanations about the ceremony itself and presentation of the different parts. A positive experience of us all
Beautiful and Relaxing Ceremony
Juggernautturtle,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super sweet and welcoming environment. The ceremony was beautiful and well explained. Welcoming and so peaceful. It's a nice escape from the world. Bit of advice: if you spend a lot of time walking beforehand, bring a fresh pair of socks to change after you leave shoes at the door. I feel bad for any wafts that reached my seat neighbors and spent my meditation time contemplating how good this idea would have been if I had it a few hours earlier.
Cool experience. .
Glenn G,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Small venue with great hosts. The hosts were very good and explained everything in accurate good detail. Very nice experience at a great value.
Great traditional tea ceremony
Kassia M,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We really enjoyed this experience! The hosts were very welcoming and provided a thorough explanation and demonstration of the tea ceremony. We all loved learning all about this! Would highly recommend this experience!
A must do experience with the friendliest of hosts!
Terri H,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best experience with Ami & Kimi. Their warm welcome was lovely. The tea ceremony itself was great. We enjoyed learning about the history behind the ceremony and taking part in the ritual of appreciating the soundings. Making our own tea was something special too, the whole experience was just a lovely thing to do on our trip.
Wonder experiences at the farm and mt. Fugi
Curiosity01031292278,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a wonderful and memorable experience. The ceremony was beautiful. My son got to participate and loved it. So glad we got to get a better understanding of what the ceremony means.
Evocative and welcoming experience
Skarletts D,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a very interesting and well organized experience, the girls were welcoming, kind and clear in explanation. What are the names of the treats we tried with tea? Arigato gozaimashita 😊