Teahouse Experience: Kiyomizu Sannenzaka's Hidden Gem

Experience Kyoto’s Kiyomizu Tea Ceremony, explore Jihei Ogawa’s garden, learn matcha making, and capture memories in a serene seasonal backdrop.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tea Ceremony SAKAGUCHIAN (茶道体験 阪口庵) - 1. Enter a tranquil tea room with a view of a stunning Japanese garden, showcasing the beauty of each season. 2. Experience the ancient art of the tea ceremony, guided by a master in a cozy, traditional setting. 3. Be captivated as the tea master elegantly performs each ritual, from purifying the utensils to…
What's Included
  • Wagashi (Traditional Japanese sweets)
  • 2 cups of matcha
  • Photo
What's Not Included
  • Kimono rental
  • Video Recording
Additional Information

Discover a hidden treasure in the historic Kiyomizu Sannenzaka area.
This esteemed teahouse is nestled within the renowned garden crafted by Jihei Ogawa VII, a leading landscape architect in Japan.
Upon entering this traditional haven, guests are guided through the captivating grounds, where each stone and plant narrates a story. Here, one can learn how…

Location
Tea ceremony SAKAGUCHIAN(茶道体験 阪口庵)
From Kiyomizu-Dera Temple:Walk straight for about 50 meters from Sannen-zaka and you will see a large gate on your right. After passing through the gate, turn left before the garden and walk about 10 meters to the entrance gate.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kelly
Jan 21, 2026
A lovely glimpse into a beautiful tradition - A fun experience to do with our family. The setting is beautiful and the tea master gave us a glimpse into that traditional world.
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Shvetapuri
Jan 20, 2026
Great experience with family - This was a beautify experience with my family (11 year old and 15 year old). The street this is off of is beautiful, so was the garden, and the room. The tea ceremony was explained really well and done so beautifully!
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Shirley_y
Jan 20, 2026
Perfect activity to break... - Perfect activity to break up a long day of sightseeing. Very peaceful surroundings, with hosts who were very warm and hospitable. The tea master was especially was graceful and charming as she answered all our questions.
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Huixiangc2026
Jan 18, 2026
茶道 - The way of zen and quiet reflection - A nice setting to learn about matcha making and drinking tea. Demonstration was given on the process of ceremonial tea making and the reason behind each action. A good experience
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Ellis_g
Jan 17, 2026
Extremely kind and... - Extremely kind and professional staff, very knowledgeable about tea ceremonies and excited to answer questions!
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Katarzyna_s
Jan 17, 2026
Memorable experience. - Nice and relaxing experience. My family had a wonderful time. The tea ceremony was set in a beautiful backdrop and it was very professional. We learned how to make tea and enjoyed the sweets. Thank you.
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Lisa_s
Jan 13, 2026
Fantastic experience - This was a must do experience in Japan. Our hostess explained a lot of history that was valuable. The tea was lovely. The facility was outstanding. We would highly recommend thus experience
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Lisa_s
Dec 30, 2025
Kyoto Tea Ceremony - This tea ceremony took place in a beautiful setting with walls of large windows giving views to the gardens. This was such an enjoyable and informative experience!
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Kirsty_s
Dec 28, 2025
Tea with a view - Fabulous. Relaxed and beautiful scenery backdrop against a historical tea experience. Staff were very respectful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
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Shady
Dec 27, 2025
Wonderful, informative and tranquil experience. - Wonderful, informative and tranquil experience. The grounds are stunning and the ceremony was excellent. Very informative guides.
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From $48
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).