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Private Tea Ceremony in an Authentic Kyoto Home Tea Room
Kyoto
1 hour
Private Experience
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US$78.49US$87.21
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Japanese Tea and Zen: 45-Minute Private Tea Ceremony and Tasting in Kyoto
Kyoto
1 hour
Private Experience
US$45.66US$50.74
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Carol Mae M Bosanko
Wow. I cannot give enough superlatives to the wonderful wagyu beef,dining experience.
Our guide showed us Kyoto nighttime sites after the dinner. What a plus!!!!
You need to book this.
Wagyu Beef Yakiniku Dining with a Local Guide in Kyoto
April 23, 2026
Angie Welborn
This was an amazing experience. Hiroshi and I communicated several times via Whatsapp after I booked the experience to confirm various details and plan something special for my husband's birthday. The entire night far exceeded my expectations.
The wagyu dinner was fabulous. We were in a private room at a takiniku restaurant near the meeting point. We had a variety of beef cuts, rice, and vegetables, and Hiroshi expertly prepared everything on the grill right in front of us while telling us about the different cuts and how Japanese beef is categorized. As a surprise for my husband, we even bought a beautiful cholocate dessert to bring out at the end of the meal.
After dinner, Hiroshi took us on a walking tour of Gion and took dozens of photos of us at the temples and shrines and other photogenic spots around the neighborhood. He also told us about the history of Gion and it's specific customs. The tour went well beyond the brief tour mentioned in the description and was one of the highlights of our visit to Kyoto.
Hiroshi is a fantastic tour guide, an engaging host, and did an amazing job of making my husband's birthday extra special.
Wagyu Beef Yakiniku Dining with a Local Guide in Kyoto
February 10, 2026
James McNulty
A most memorable and educational experience. I would recommend it to anyone! My family and I had a wonderful time!
Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Japanese House (Machiya) in Kyoto
January 05, 2026
Krystin Brown
The information taught to us and the ceremony was fun and informative!
Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Japanese House (Machiya) in Kyoto
November 17, 2025
Brian Dang
This was an awesome hangout with Hiro! My man knows a lot about the history. Walking through Gion District in the evening was such a cool experience. The architecture was soooo beautiful. This place requires a full day of discovery! Hiro was nice enough to bring his professional camera! Took very good pictures of us. Hiro went out of his way beyond just being a 'tour guide'. Hope to hook up with Hiro again on our next visit!
Sushi and Seafood Tour with Expert Guide in Kyoto
November 13, 2025
Roxie Noreen Herbekian
a fun group of women run this presentation. we enjoyed learning about the tea ceremony and how to make matcha tea. about half of the guests opted to wear traditional kimonos. very beautiful. location was easy to find in a quite part of the city.
Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a 100-Year-Old Machiya in Kyoto
October 24, 2025
Russell Levine
This was a wonderful experience! Learned the history and culture of tea in Japan and how to make our own matcha. Definitely recommend!
Japanese Tea and Zen: 45-Minute Private Tea Ceremony and Tasting in Kyoto
October 22, 2025
Julia Saurazas
The hostesses performing the tea ceremony were excellent - very engaged and good instructors when we had the make the tea ourselves. The calligraphy option was a bonus.
However, it did feel very crowded in the house and it seemed that those who chose to rent a kimono and sat apart from those who didn’t, had a different experience. It might be good to have the people who rent kimonos for the tea ceremony to have their own ceremony.
Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a 100-Year-Old Machiya in Kyoto
October 12, 2025
Dennis Compton
Great experience, lovely host would definitely recommend!
Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony in a 130-Year-Old Traditional Machiya
October 12, 2025
Jonathan Henriksen
We had a great experience with our host Kaori. We enjoyed learning about the tea ceremony tradition as well as being instructed on how to make our own matcha tea. This was a fun experience!
Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony in a 130-Year-Old Traditional Machiya
June 13, 2025
Jan Thiemer
Cool Location. The tea master is authentic and takes a lot of time to explain everything. He shows the spirit of the tea. You can process the tea yourself. Highly recommended.
Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Japanese House (Machiya) in Kyoto
June 08, 2025
Michelle
Our host, Kaori, was very nice and friendly. She patiently explained the steps for all the participants when it was their turn and answered any questions we had.
It was very cool that apart from the actual tea ceremony experience, she also introduced us to some of the history behind tea ceremonies.
My partner and I enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to anyone looking to experience a tea ceremony in a traditional building in Kyoto.
Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony in a 130-Year-Old Traditional Machiya
May 29, 2025
Kyoto Dining Experiences
Creativity and nature blend seamlessly in the gorgeous city of Kyoto. It’s here in the cultural capital of Japan that beauty in nature and appreciation of the arts and craftsmanship has of course extended through to Kyoto’s iconic cuisine. One of the best ways to experience the true food of Kyoto is by booking one of our fantastic Kyoto dining experiences. With a range of iconic and unique restaurants, you can enjoy a wonderful dining experience to suit your tastes.
Our dining experiences in Kyoto can cater to dietary restrictions too, so you can sit back and enjoy the food and the atmosphere to the fullest, no matter what your food preferences. Using colorful, locally-grown produce to create beautiful dishes in reference to the seasons, Kyoto’s local cuisine, known as Kyo Ryori, is stunning and full of flavor. Much of Kyoto’s delicious cuisine focuses on vegetable elements, meaning that many of our Kyoto dining experiences are easily vegan and vegetarian-friendly, too. If you have ever wanted to try Kaiseki Ryori (Japan’s elaborate banquet-style meal) or Buddhist cuisine (Shojin Ryori) book one of our Kyoto dining experiences for a truly amazing meal! There is something for everyone, including luxury fine dining establishments and casual, cozy restaurants specializing in Kyoto cuisine.