Tea Ceremony: Matcha and Confectionary Delight

Discover Kyoto’s tea ceremony: whisk matcha, savor confections, and enter through a Nijiriguchi for an immersive cultural experience.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tea Ceremony & Sake Tasting Kyoto – Sanjo Chasuian - This is more than just a matcha experience.
    In this tea ceremony, participants will explore the meaning and philosophy behind each movement—rooted in mindfulness, respect, and Japanese tradition.
    Instead of merely learning how to prepare matcha, this experience emphasizes the significance of…
What's Included
  • Traditional seasonal Japanese confectionary
  • 2 cups of matcha from Kyoto (one made by the host and one you make yourself)
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

The session starts with an enlightening introduction to the cultural background and philosophy of the tea ceremony. Participants will then watch a demonstration by the host, where each movement is executed with care, precision, and purpose. Following this, attendees will prepare their own matcha, with step-by-step guidance.
By the end of the session,…

Location
Tea Ceremony & Sake Tasting Kyoto – Sanjo Chasuian
Come to the address above, the guests can easily find our facility Sanjo Chasuian. There is a big plate of our logo with the name of Sanjo Chasuian. Please open the door and our staff will be waiting to welcome you.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Stephen_a
Apr 28, 2026
Tea house experience - The girls at the tearoom gave a first class insight into this cultural experience, informative and educational we loved it, Would highly recommend.
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Kirstyn_k
Apr 15, 2026
Great experience with great hosts - We learned history and the importance of the tea ceremony. The hosts were amazing making sure we were educated and had fun at the same time. Such a great experience. Would highly recommend if you’re in Kyoto.
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Isarawut_k
Apr 14, 2026
Ichigo ichie - The ceremony is more than just matcha. It's about understanding the philosophy behind. The tea master has also explained the history before the ceremony developed to what we see nowadays. I chose to absorb the whole ceremony in my mind instead of photos. The experience is not something replaceable.
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Yolandamaria_m
Apr 9, 2026
Great! - It was very hands on and intimate! The host made sure we had an authentic experience, additionally it’s very well located
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Lisa_d
Apr 7, 2026
5stars - Very nice experience with my family. We enjoyed the tea ceremony, and making the matcha. The place was very clean and nice.
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Domenico
Apr 4, 2026
Great Experience! - Wonderful experience! Although my family isn’t very good in english, the kind lady explained everything clearly and thoroughly, leaving no doubts behind. The making of matcha was well-explained and clear thanks to the lady’s instructions.
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Arman
Apr 3, 2026
Very informative and fun - It was a good and brief summary of the tea ceremony traditions. We also had the opportunity to make our own. They started on time and were very respectful
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Angela_w
Apr 2, 2026
Friendly introduction to the tea ceremony - Great introduction to the traditional tea ceremony in an unfussy, friendly way. Easy to understand the stages and history, in a small group setting. Reverential but not stuffy!
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Shannon_m
Apr 1, 2026
Such a neat experience... - Such a neat experience however if sitting cross legged or kneeling isn’t on your repertoire you may want to think twice! We definitely were fidgety and trying to find different ways of sitting on the floor!
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Mark_s
Mar 29, 2026
Excellent - Very nicely done. Comfortable, serene and with mix of serious and good humor. And make your own tea. Good fun
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From $45
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).