Sit in an intimate tatami room with a certified tea master for an authentic, unhurried matcha ceremony rarely seen by visitors.
What to expect
You remove your shoes and kneel in a quiet tatami room as the tea master explains the philosophy behind each deliberate gesture. You prepare and whisk your own bowl of matcha under her guidance, then taste traditional wagashi sweets. Conversation flows into Kyoto's history and the Zen principles behind the ritual. The pace is unhurried, meditative, and deeply personal.
Book it with
Book it → Camellia Tea Ceremony (official)
JPY 15,000 per person, private group
Good to know
Ceremony house is near Kiyomizu-dera; arrange transfer from Kobe or Osaka port in advance; reserve at least a week ahead as group sizes are capped.