Workshops

Flower Teahouse: Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto

Interior of the flower teahouse in Kyoto

Woman ready for the tea ceremony experience at Flower teahouse in Kyoto

Matcha green tea powder for the tea ceremony at flower teahouse in Kyoto

Using matcha tea powder for an authentic tea experience in Kyoto

Experience the charm of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn to prepare a perfect bowl of matcha from your host and savor local sweets.

Highlights

Let your senses be immersed in an authentic tea ceremony conducted in a traditional machiya, a beautiful wooden townhouse.
An expert instructor will teach you the basics of making perfect matcha tea, with everything provided including locally produced matcha and sweets.
You’re not merely following steps, you’ll be discovering the intricate aspects of the ceremony from the utensils to the layout of the room.
Go for the private tea ceremony option for a more personalized event. Upgrade to a kimono rental to add a more authentic touch to your experience.
Fun Fact: In earlier times, matcha tea was only enjoyed by aristocracy and Buddhist monks, becoming more widely affordable after the 16th century.

Inclusions

Shared/private tea ceremony experience
English-speaking host
Matcha, sweets, and everything needed to make tea
Kimono rental (optional upgrade)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Be a part of Kyoto’s tea culture

The Camellia Flower Teahouse offers an authentic tea ceremony experience and a chance to participate in a centuries-old ritual. Step inside a machiya, traditional townhouses that are disappearing due to urban development, with a warm welcome from your instructor. Before the actual ceremony, you will get a brief introduction into the history and culture surrounding tea. One traditional sweet later the instructor will be guiding you through the process of making a frothy bowl of matcha. Any and all questions are welcomed, so feel free to sate your curiosity about Japanese culture.

Your ticket options explained

You have the choice between a private or shared tea ceremony experience. The private ceremony offers your own host and tearoom, perfect for a small circle of family and friends, while the shared ceremony is a great chance to mingle with fellow enthusiasts. If you are accompanied by a guide or a translator, opt for the private ceremony which they can join at no extra cost. Kimono rental is a further upgrade for both options, adding another layer of authenticity to the experience.

Know before you go

What’s not allowed

Please do not take videos in shared ceremonies, photos can be taken with flash turned off. Short videos can be taken in private ceremonies.

Additional note

Tea ceremonies are conducted in English. If you intend to bring a translator or a guide, please book a private ceremony. Translators or guides can join private tea ceremonies free of charge.
Like strong coffee, matcha has a high caffeine content. The teahouse prefers not to serve the tea to children under the age of 6, but the final decision rests with the parents.
All the sweets are vegan, gluten free, and nut free.