Explore the world of matcha and experience tea ceremony in a beautiful, 100 year old property surrounded by two traditional Japanese gardens.
Located across the road from Ryoan-ji, our house has long been connected to this world famous zen temple, and our teahouse offers guest the utmost privacy, a moment of escape from the outside world.
At the start of your session, your instructor will welcome you with a brief introduction to the history and culture surrounding tea in our sofa room overlooking the front garden. Here you'll enjoy seasonal sweets from one of Kyoto's most renowned confectioners.
Next your host will move you to the tearoom itself where you'll watch an authentic tea ceremony with the main garden as backdrop. After being served tea you'll have the opportunity to make your own bowl of delicious matcha and will have plenty of time to ask questions and take photographs.
During the tea ceremony we have chairs available for those who would prefer not to sit on the floor. Once a private property, providing tea ceremonies is a way to preserve this important house and give visitors a taste of authentic Kyoto.
Located close to the Unesco World Heritage sites of Ryoan-ji, Ninna-ji and Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion), we offer an accessible experience that offers an oasis of calm and complete privacy for guests.
We look forward to welcoming you for a unique, personal and unforgettable experience.
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Kyoto: Private Tea Ceremony with a Garden View
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Highlights
Enjoy the privacy and peace of a traditional, 100 year old house.
Experience tea ceremony overlooking beautiful Japanese gardens.
Savor seasonal sweets produced by one of Kyoto's most renowned confectioners.
Itinerary
Product details
Experience an authentic tea ceremony amongst stunning gardens in a traditional 100-year-old house. in Kyoto. Savor seasonal sweets and learn how to make your own bowl of matcha with an instructor.
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What's included
Everything you need to make tea.
Matcha.
Traditional seasonal sweets.
Your own personal instructor.
Kimono
Meals
Transportation to the meeting point
Eligibility
Adult: Age 7 to 99
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 11:00, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 11:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Important note
We have chairs and tables available for guests that find it difficult to sit on the floor.
All our sweets are gluten and nut free, and vegan.
You can take photos throughout the experience, but please turn the flash off.
Our teahouse is wheelchair accessible, so if you have any special requirements or needs please get in touch.
Please get in touch if you have any special requests or requirements.
Guides and translators are welcome to join in the tea ceremony as an additional guest (free of charge).
There is a toilet available to guests.
During your experience you will have the house completely to yourself.
We have one parking space available for guests (for the duration of the tea ceremony).
Public transport to the city centre is within a short walking distance from the teahouse.
We can arrange a taxi for you (please ask upon arrival).
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Good to know:
All our sweets are gluten and nut free, and vegan.
During your experience you will have the house completely to yourself.
Guides and translators are welcome to join in the tea ceremony as an additional guest (free of charge).
Our teahouse is wheelchair accessible, so if you have any special requirements or needs please get in touch.
Please get in touch if you have any special requests or requirements.
Public transport to the city centre is within a short walking distance from the teahouse.
There is a toilet available to guests.
We can arrange a taxi for you (please ask upon arrival).
We have chairs and tables available for guests that find it difficult to sit on the floor.
We have one parking space available for guests (for the duration of the tea ceremony).
You can take photos throughout the experience, but please turn the flash off.
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