Sit in a centuries-old tearoom for an intimate, ritual tea ceremony led personally by a certified tea master.
What to expect
You remove your shoes and kneel in a tatami room as the host explains each precise gesture of whisking matcha and presenting the bowl. You're invited to prepare tea yourself under gentle correction. The quiet, unhurried pace and seasonal wagashi sweets make it a meditative pause rather than a photo-op.
Book it with
Book it → Camellia Tea Ceremony (official)
JPY 6,600 per person, private session
Good to know
Reserve online in English at least a few days ahead; sessions run 45-60 minutes and are held near Gion, a short taxi ride from the port shuttle drop point.