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Kyoto: Private Family-Friendly Matcha & Tea Ceremony Experience (60 min)

Kyoto, Japan · 1h · 1–5 people

Runs in English

  • Easy
  • Public transport nearby

This is a private tour. When you book a date, your group has the tour to itself. Nobody else can join.

Your guide

CHATABI – Kyoto Tea Experience

Kyoto, Japan · Agency

Hello! I'm Yuko, the founder and host of CHATABI in Kyoto. I'm a certified Japanese Tea Instructor and Kyoto City Certified Interpreter Guide. I …

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Enjoy a private, family-friendly tea ceremony in Kyoto. Try traditional stone-mill grinding, whisk matcha and enjoy Japanese sweets together.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a private tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto machiya
  • Children of all ages are welcome
  • Try grinding tea leaves with a traditional stone mill
  • Whisk your own bowl of matcha and enjoy Japanese sweets
  • Learn about Japanese tea culture in a fun and relaxed atmosphere
Enjoy a fun and relaxing Japanese tea experience in a traditional Kyoto townhouse, just a 5-minute walk from Higashiyama Station. This 60-minute private experience is perfect for families who want to discover Japanese tea culture together. Children are welcome, and no previous tea ceremony experience is needed! Your experience begins with a warm welcome from your local host. Since the session is exclusively for your group, you can relax and enjoy everything at your own pace. ・Grind Matcha with a Traditional Stone Mill Discover how matcha is made and try grinding tea leaves using a traditional Japanese stone mill. It's a fun, hands-on activity for both children and adults. ・Enter a Traditional Japanese Tea Room Step through a small doorway called a "nijiriguchi," a unique feature of traditional Japanese tea rooms. ・Experience a Japanese Tea Ceremony Watch your host prepare matcha using traditional tea utensils. Enjoy seasonal Japanese sweets and learn about Japanese tea ceremony manners. ・Make Your Own Matcha Learn how to prepare your own bowl of premium Uji matcha using a bamboo whisk, with guidance from your host. You'll also have time to take photos and ask questions. Whether you're visiting Kyoto with young children or simply looking for a relaxed introduction to Japanese tea culture, this private experience offers a memorable way to enjoy Japanese traditions together.

What's included

  • 60-minute private tea experience
  • English-speaking tea instructor
  • Traditional stone mill grinding experience
  • Traditional tea ceremony demonstration
  • Hands-on matcha whisking experience
  • Seasonal Japanese sweets
  • Use of all necessary tea utensils
  • Family-friendly experience
  • Equipment
  • Drinks or a tasting

Not included

  • Kimono rental and dressing service
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Parking

What to bring

  • socks

Know before you go

  • Infants sit on an adult's lap
  • Children are welcome but must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. The traditional tea room contains delicate furnishings and hot tea equipment. Please follow your host's guidance to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Meeting point: 茶旅 茶道体験(chatabi tea ceremony), 151-5 Nishimachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

Please come directly to CHATABI, located in a traditional Kyoto machiya, a 3–5 minute walk from Exit 1 of Higashiyama Station. Our tea room is tucked away in a narrow alley. We will send you a detailed navigation guide after your booking is confirmed.

Drop-off: Back at the meeting point.

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Cancellation policy: Free until 24 hours before: Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start. After that, no refund.

Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.

What you'll do

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    CHATABI – Family-Friendly Private Tea Ceremony & Matcha Experience
    Workshop, Food tasting, Photo stop (60min)
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    Try grinding tea leaves with a traditional stone mill

    Enjoy a 60-minute private, family-friendly tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto machiya. Learn about Japanese tea culture, try grinding tea leaves with a traditional stone mill, and enter an authentic tea room through a small traditional entrance called a nijiriguchi. Watch a tea ceremony demonstration, whisk your own bowl of Uji matcha, and enjoy traditional Japanese sweets. Children of all ages are welcome, and your family can enjoy the experience at your own pace.

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    Back to the start
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    The tour finishes back at 茶旅 茶道体験(chatabi tea ceremony), 151-5 Nishimachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto.

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9500 JPY / person
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