Introducing cheap plans and recommendations for popular tea ceremony experiences in Kyoto!

Introducing cheap plans and recommendations for popular tea ceremony experiences in Kyoto!
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On this page, Kyoto tea ceremony and matcha experience Special feature!

Represented by Urasenke and Omotesenke, whose head schools were Sen no Rikyu Recommended plans and popular rankings for experiencing "Otemae" We will introduce it in detail.

Families with children, couples, school trips, group trips, foreign tourists, etc. The tea ceremony is an immensely popular leisure experience for tourists in Kyoto. Enjoy!

Popular ranking of Kyoto tea ceremony and matcha experiences

First of all, based on the latest reservation data from Activity Japan, Kyoto tea ceremony and matcha experience Popularity Ranking "We would like to introduce you to "

Plans that allow you to enjoy Japanese culture such as Japanese sweets and kimonos in addition to the tea ceremony and matcha experience are popular. We are collecting.

Course contents and fees (prices), Check out the reviews and testimonials Please use this to help you compare plans.

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We expect many reservations and inquiries for each plan during weekends, holidays, Golden Week, summer vacation, Silver Week, and other long holiday seasons. We recommend that you check the availability of your schedule and make reservations early.
1 Rank

[Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward] Matcha and Nerikiri making experience! Welcome to the wonderful world of tea! 1 minute walk from Gojo Station

Japanese Culture Experience Anan Kyoto
Around Kyoto Station
2,800 circle 2,660 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 4.2
  • (22 reviews and experiences)

At An Kyoto, a Japanese culture experience center located in Karasuma-Gojo, Kyoto, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An Kyoto? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you to enjoy. Nerikiri is a type of high-quality fresh confectionery. Using colorful bean paste, you can create seasonal flowers, fruits, and more.

2 Rank

[Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City] Kyoto's representative sweets! Hand-made Yatsuhashi experience made from scratch

Yatsuhashian and Shishu Yakata
Arashiyama, Sagano, Takao
1,650 Yen ~ (tax included)

"Nama Yatsuhashi" is a Kyoto confectionery that represents Kyoto. We will challenge ourselves to make three types of nama Yatsuhashi, one with bean paste, one with matcha green tea, and one with roasted chestnut, starting from making the dough. The finished product can be taken as a souvenir.

3 Rank

[Kyoto, Uji City] Learn authentic tea ceremony from a tea master at a sub-temple of a famous temple Kyoto Class

Japanese culture Precious wood
Nagaokakyo, Uji, Minamiyamashiro
3,900 Yen ~ (tax included)

Recommended for customers who want to learn authentic Japanese tea ceremony. You can learn authentic Japanese tea ceremony from a tea ceremony master who has an extremely difficult qualification. The tea master in charge is in charge of tea ceremonies at a sub-temple of a famous Japanese temple. This is a popular class that attracts many customers from Japan and abroad who want to learn this tea master. We receive reservations from many customers every month. The class is famous and has classes in Osaka and Kyoto.

4 Rank

[Kyoto Nishijin] Tour a 140-year-old townhouse, try on a kimono and experience the tea ceremony

Nishijin Living Museum Tomidaya
Around Kinkakuji Temple and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
18,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

This plan includes visiting a traditional Japanese townhouse, "Machiya," and participating in a tea ceremony in Kyoto wearing traditional costumes. First, after arriving, you will be quickly dressed in a kimono made of real silk. After that, you will be guided around the townhouse built in the Meiji period. Listen to an explanation about the tea ceremony in the tea room and enjoy tea. You will feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Meiji period, experiencing the spirit of wabi-sabi.

5 Rank

[Kyoto, Uji] Authentic Uji matcha tea ceremony experience in a tea room (Kimono rental included) Taste the Uji matcha you brewed yourself Many kimonos for women and men For friends and couples

Rental Kimono Mai
Nagaokakyo, Uji, Minamiyamashiro
12,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

Authentic Uji matcha tea ceremony experience plan (with kimono rental) Enjoy making (brewing) Uji matcha in a kimono Many women's and men's kimonos Recommended for friends, couples, and families Uji matcha tea ceremony experience fee (including sweets and matcha) included Kimono rental: Kimono, half-width obi, undergarment, haori, tabi, sandals Hair styling is available for +1,650 yen

6 Rank

[Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City] Making traditional Kyoto sweets! Yaki-yatsuhashi (rice crackers)

Yatsuhashian and Shishu Yakata
Arashiyama, Sagano, Takao
1,680 Yen ~ (tax included)

"Yaki-yatsuhashi" has a history of over 300 years. The dough is made from scratch and baked until crispy and fragrant. These rice crackers have a soft, fragrant cinnamon and soybean flour flavor. You can also coat them in chocolate if you like.

7 Rank

[Kyoto, near Kyoto Imperial Palace] A casual cultural experience where you can experience dry landscape gardening (kisansui) and enjoy matcha green tea and Japanese sweets in a Kyoto townhouse

Jinshu Pottery Gallery & Matcha Shop
Kawaramachi, Karasuma, and Omiya area
1,700 Yen ~ (tax included)

This plan allows you to experience making tableware that imitates dry landscape gardens at "Ninshu Tableware Gallery & Matcha Shop," produced by a pottery manufacturer that is a purveyor to the World Heritage site of Kyoto's Ninnaji Temple, and enjoy matcha from Ippodo and Japanese sweets from Senbon Tamajuken. In a shop that was renovated from a Kyoto townhouse that is over 100 years old, you can easily experience Kyoto culture such as handmade Kyoto pottery, Kyoto townhouses, matcha and Japanese sweets, and dry landscape gardens.

8 Rank

[Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto] A popular permanent program in Kyoto! Experience with a maiko

Japanese Culture Experience Anan Kyoto
Around Kyoto Station
5,500 circle 5,225 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

This is your chance to meet a real maiko, who you would normally hardly ever get to see! Not only will you be able to watch the elegant Kyomai dance right before your eyes, but you will also be able to ask the maiko questions in the Q&A corner. Be sure to find out about the little-known life of a maiko directly. You will also be able to take a commemorative photo together with the maiko, and enjoy a stroll around the entertainment district with the maiko.

9 Rank

This is an experience in Arashiyama, Kyoto, where you can enjoy Sencha tea ceremony, a part of Japanese culture, while appreciating the tea utensils and savoring the sweets and tea. We hope you enjoy your time.

Sato Flower Arrangement and Sencha Tea Club
Arashiyama, Sagano, Takao
3,200 Yen ~ (tax included)

This plan allows you to experience Sencha tea ceremony in Saga-Arashiyama, Kyoto. If you can experience a moment as a man of letters, I think it will be a fun and meaningful way to spend your time.

10 Rank

[Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward] Flower Japanese sweets making experience and tea ceremony experience

Japanese Culture Experience Anan Kyoto
Around Kyoto Station
3,320 circle 3,154 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

At An Kyoto, a Japanese culture experience center located in Karasuma-Gojo, Kyoto, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An Kyoto? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you to enjoy. Experience making Japanese sweets using real flowers! After you have completed your flower Japanese sweets, you can also experience the tea ceremony!

Recommended plan for Kyoto tea ceremony and matcha experience

" Where is the best place to experience tea ceremony in Kyoto? I think many people are confused about which plan to choose for their reservation, such as:

If you're unsure which plan to choose, check out the reviews from actual participants It is recommended to refer to reviews and word of mouth Here's how to do it.

Next, we will introduce the carefully selected " Kyoto tea ceremony and matcha experience Recommended Plans "We will introduce you to "

Kyoto tea ceremony and matcha experience plans with high reviews and word-of-mouth ratings

[Kyoto, Ukyo] 1-hour tea ceremony experience empty-handed ★ Tea and snacks included ★ Beginners and solo travelers welcome, elementary school students and above can participate (experience the basic etiquette of tea ceremony)

Sato Flower Arrangement and Sencha Tea Club
Arashiyama, Sagano, Takao
2,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (3 reviews/stories)

This is a plan where you can experience the tea ceremony at Saga in Kyoto! You can enjoy the prepared tea and sweets together! We will teach you the basics of tea ceremony such as "how to enter the tea room, how to look at the alcove, how to eat the sweets, how to eat the tea, how to look at the tea bowl, etc." Even if you have difficulty sitting upright, we can accommodate you in the Western style, so please don't worry. JR Saga

[Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto] A popular permanent program in Kyoto! Experience tea ceremony with a maiko (premium course)

Japanese Culture Experience Anan Kyoto
Around Kyoto Station
6,950 circle 6,602 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 5.0
  • (3 reviews/stories)

Introducing a program that is extremely popular in Kyoto! Not only can you watch the elegant Kyomai dance right before your eyes, but you can also enjoy the tea ceremony with a real maiko! Take a commemorative photo with a maiko! Play in the entertainment district with a maiko! What's more, snacks and drinks are served! You can enjoy a dreamlike time at a great price! ●Price 6,950 yen/person

[Kyoto, Shijo Karasuma] {Limited to one group per session} Sencha tea ceremony experience "Sencha ceremony & tea ceremony" course

Sencha Experience Kyocharaku
Kawaramachi, Karasuma, and Omiya area
4,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (3 reviews/stories)

"Senchado" is another tea ceremony different from Chanoyu (matcha). This is a rare experience class specializing in Sencha where you can learn about the history and etiquette of Sencha. Please spend a quiet and enjoyable time through Sencha. As a rule, the experience is limited to one group at a time, so please feel free to come. First, please enjoy tea and sweets while observing the tea ceremony at the Sencha ceremony.

[Kyoto, Karasuma Oike, Nijo Castle] [Kyoto, Karasuma Oike] Excellent access! Authentic tea ceremony experience! Private lesson to make your own matcha

Sakura Japanese Culture Experience
Kawaramachi, Karasuma, and Omiya area
8,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (1 review/experience)

*Until the COVID-19 pandemic is over, all my classes will be offered privately. (The number of participants will be changed after booking.) In this class, you can experience the basics of tea ceremony and how to make matcha. Before showing your friends from overseas around, why not try learning some basic Japanese cultural keywords? Test your English conversation skills as you learn.

[Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward] {Limited to one group per session} Sencha tea ceremony experience "Sencha ceremony & tea ceremony dress" course

Sencha Experience Kyocharaku
Kawaramachi, Karasuma, and Omiya area
4,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (4 reviews and experiences)

"Senchado" is another tea ceremony different from Chanoyu (matcha). This is a rare experience class specializing in Sencha where you can learn about the history and etiquette of Sencha. Please spend a quiet and enjoyable time through Sencha. As a rule, the experience is limited to one group at a time, so please feel free to come. First, please enjoy tea and sweets while observing the tea ceremony at the Sencha ceremony.

[Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward] Matcha and Nerikiri making experience! Welcome to the wonderful world of tea! 1 minute walk from Gojo Station

Japanese Culture Experience Anan Kyoto
Around Kyoto Station
2,800 circle 2,660 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 4.2
  • (22 reviews and experiences)

At An Kyoto, a Japanese culture experience center located in Karasuma-Gojo, Kyoto, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An Kyoto? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you to enjoy. Nerikiri is a type of high-quality fresh confectionery. Using colorful bean paste, you can create seasonal flowers, fruits, and more.

Places to experience tea ceremony and matcha in Kyoto

Introducing cheap plans and recommendations for popular tea ceremony experiences in Kyoto!

" is one of the most popular leisure activities for experiencing Japanese culture in Kyoto. Tea ceremony experience/Matcha experience "

" Where can you experience tea ceremony in Kyoto? Many people are probably looking for places or areas where they can experience tea ceremony and matcha, such as:

Currently, Activity Japan is Around Kyoto Station, Kawaramachi, Karasuma, Omiya, etc. We introduce tea ceremony and matcha experience plans near Kyoto's tourist spots.

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List of areas in Kyoto where tea ceremony and matcha experiences are held

Around Kyoto Station Kawaramachi, Karasuma, and Omiya area
Gion, Higashiyama, and Kitashirakawa areas Around Kinkakuji Temple and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Arashiyama, Sagano, Takao Nagaokakyo, Uji, Minamiyamashiro

Price range for tea ceremony and matcha experience in Kyoto

" What are some cheap plans for a tea ceremony experience in Kyoto? "or" How much does it cost to experience tea ceremony in Kyoto? Questions about fees are also frequently asked questions.

Currently, Activity Japan is The lowest price is from 1,102 yen (tax included) per participant. Available for reservation Kyoto tea ceremony and matcha experience We would like to introduce you to the following.

Overall The average price is around 3,000 to 4,000 yen (tax included) per participant. .

The trial fee varies depending on the service content of the plan.

Kyoto tea ceremony and matcha experience ranking by price

1 Rank

[Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward] Welcome to the wonderful world of tea! Tea ceremony experience (with tea grinding demonstration)! 1 minute walk from Gojo Station!

Japanese Culture Experience Anan Kyoto
Around Kyoto Station
1,160 circle 1,102 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

At An Kyoto, a Japanese culture experience center located in Karasuma-Gojo, Kyoto, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An Kyoto? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you to enjoy. [Welcome to the wonderful world of tea!] In the tea ceremony experience, after a brief lecture, you will make matcha by yourself.

2 Rank

[Kyoto/Uji] Matcha making experience (with sweets), easy for beginners and children to experience.

Sanseien Kanbayashi Saniri Main Store
Nagaokakyo, Uji, Minamiyamashiro
1,430 Yen ~ (tax included)

In this plan, you will grind your own matcha in a stone mill and enjoy it with Japanese sweets. We use high-quality Uji matcha, which costs 50,000 yen per kilogram, and we can also provide foreign language support. Even beginners can feel at ease experiencing the traditional Japanese culture of "tea ceremony."

3 Rank

[Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward] Sencha experience! Choose from a variety of colorful teacups! Uses tea leaves delivered directly from Kyoto! 1 minute walk from Gojo Station!

Japanese Culture Experience Anan Kyoto
Around Kyoto Station
1,570 circle 1,491 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

At An Kyoto, a Japanese culture experience center located in Karasuma-Gojo, Kyoto, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An Kyoto? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you to enjoy. [Welcome to the wonderful world of tea!] In the Sencha experience, after a brief lecture, you will be able to casually brew Sencha tea.

Can I make a reservation for a tea ceremony or matcha experience in Kyoto on the same day?

" Are there any tea ceremony experiences in Kyoto that I can book today? I think many people are looking for plans that allow for last-minute reservations, such as "Reservations for the short stay or short stay."

Unfortunately, at the moment, Activity Japan Same-day reservations accepted Kyoto tea ceremony and matcha experience There are no plans for .

At least one day in advance We can introduce you to tea ceremony and matcha experiences in Kyoto that can be booked the day before. is.

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*The content of this article is current as of January 2025.

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