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Traditional Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweets in Kyoto
Our tea ceremony experience is designed to be welcoming, approachable, and meaningful. While the traditional tea ceremony is often seen as formal and solemn, we aim to share its beauty in a comfortable and accessible way. Guests enjoy the experience seated on chairs, allowing anyone—including those unfamiliar with floor seating or with limited mobility—to participate with ease. Throughout the session, you will explore the history of tea in Japan, learn how Zen philosophy shaped the heart of the tea ceremony, and observe authentic techniques performed up close by a tea master, allowing you to appreciate the subtlety and refinement of this art. In the second half, you will savor carefully selected traditional sweets from long-established artisans and make your own bowl of matcha using premium tea sourced from a family-run farm. We conclude with a Q&A session to deepen your understanding. We hope this experience becomes the beginning of your journey into Japanese tea culture.
4.9(114)
1 Hour
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
- New
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$26
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Izakaya Style Cooking Class
Japanese food is more than just sushi and teriyaki chicken. In fact, it’s a very diverse and delicious cuisine. Consider ‘Izakaya,’ a style of dining that is comparable to pub or bar food. Now you can learn how to cook traditional Izakaya-style dishes in Kyoto. This 3-hour class shows you how to make five or six Japanese dishes. And, best of all, when you pack up your knives and turn off the burners, you eat what you just cooked.
4.9(225)
3 Hours
Kyoto
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- Likely to sell out
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$69
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Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan
We are located in the heart of Kyoto, just a 12-minute walk from Kyoto Station and a 2-minute walk from Nishi Honganji Temple. Our facility is a beautifully renovated traditional Japanese house that dates back 130 years. We have transformed it into a classroom where we provide an authentic Japanese cultural experience for overseas visitors to Japan, aiming to offer a genuine taste of Kyoto's rich cultural heritage. Inside the historic house, you will find a majority of antique furniture and artifacts that are over 110 years old. With this setting, along with traditional Japanese music, we strive to create an immersive cultural experience that takes you back to Kyoto as it was 130 years ago. Our teachers are all local to Kyoto and possess a deep understanding of Japanese culture. They are passionate about sharing their knowledge and providing you with an enriching experience.
4.9(25)
1 Hour
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$59
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A Unique Antique Kimono and Tea ceremony Experience in English
Enjoy an authentic Japanese tea ceremony while wearing a rare antique kimono at a kimono shop with over 120 years of history. This refined cultural experience allows you to immerse yourself in the Japanese spirit of “Omotenashi “(hospitality) and traditional aesthetics that have been cherished for generations. English guidance is available, making this experience accessible and enjoyable for international guests.
4.9(121)
1h 30m
Kyoto
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$96
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Kyoto Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience in Ankoan
We extend a warm welcome to you! To begin, let us enjoy a cup of welcome tea and engage in conversation. We understand that the journey from your hotel to the studio may have been long, so please take this opportunity to relax. After then, we have a little understanding of the tea in Japan and other areas through our explanation about the specific parts of the idea and manners of the Japanese tea ceremony, we should start to see the tea master's tea ceremony demonstration. Then, you also model her and experience the most essential part of the tea ceremony procedure, which involves internalizing the key concepts of the tea ceremony and preparing Matcha. Once prepared, your tea will be tasted by others, creating a harmonious and pure tea space. We hope you will enjoy this unique and cultural experience.
4.9(24)
1 Hour
Kyoto
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$32
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Kyoto: Paint Your Own Ramen Spoon & Michelin Ramen Class
This is the only ramen workshop in Kyoto run by a ramen restaurant, and our classes have many vegetarian and vegan customers. You will paint your Ramen spoons on the second floor of the restaurant. The ramen bowls and ramen spoons will be baked in a special kiln overnight for free. You can actually take the bowls home and use them. You can also display them at home. After that, you will cook Michelin-starred ramen under the guidance of a chef in the professional kitchen on the first floor. All the ingredients prepared by the chef are brought in from nearby Musoushin Ramen. Finally, you will eat the delicious ramen that you cooked yourself. Michelin-starred ramen that you cooked yourself is the best!
4.9(44)
1h 30m
Kyoto
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$71
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Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. Step into Kyoto’s culinary world with a hands-on ramen cooking class. Learn to make ramen from scratch, along with crispy gyoza and flavorful fried rice—three staples of Japanese cuisine. Suitable for beginners and food lovers alike, this fun and easy experience teaches skills you can recreate at home. Discover ramen’s rich history, from its origins in 1697 to today’s 24,000+ shops across Japan. Perfect for couples, families, friends, or solo travelers, the class includes two complimentary drinks and step-by-step guidance from a ramen master. Come hungry and enjoy cooking, eating, and connecting through food.
4.9(414)
2h 30m
Kyoto
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$93
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Kyoto Family Kitchen Home Cooking Class
You found the best experience in Kyoto for families! Come visit our home and let's have an every day home-cooked meal together. When you arrive, take a load off, drink some tea, and let's chat about your trip. We will segue into food talk and then we will preview the food that we will cook together that night. After that, we'll put aprons on and gather around the kitchen counter to slice, dice, and mix up the dishes. You will learn about the staples that we have from which most Japanese dishes can be made. We are a busy family, but we are foodies and love to open our doors to the world. So as long as you are ok with coming over to a family home and making a meal with the kids, the cat, and the dog, let's enjoy the time together. We open our home and hearts to you, in a setting where kids, pets, and adults can relax, eat, and talk together. Step into our house on the hill and become a part of our family for the day.
4.9(80)
2h 30m
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$112
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Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, Karasuma Shijo
Why choose this tea ceremony experience in Kyoto? ・Held in a traditional machiya townhouse in the heart of Kyoto ・Learn directly from experienced tea masters in English ・Kimono rental included for both men and women ・Ideal for first-time visitors seeking an authentic cultural experience ・Consistently top-rated by international travelers ・You can reserve maximum 2 people from Viator however we accept any other booking site and there will be more participants in your experience (About 12-14 guests)
4.9(50)
1h 30m
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
- Likely to sell out
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$52
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Kyoto Sake tasting & Food pairing experience with Local expert
• Not just a tasting — learn how to choose sake like a local in Kyoto. • Taste 5 carefully selected sake varieties, including local Kyoto sake • Enjoy food pairings that highlight the unique flavors of each sake • Beginner-friendly explanations using simple and visual methods • Learn the basics of sake, including polishing ratios and brewing styles • Small group setting for a relaxed and interactive experience • Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and first-time sake drinkers
4.9(8)
1 Hour
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
- New
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$45
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Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Oritzuruya, Nishiki
・Combine multiple integral aspects of Japanese culture at once. ・Experience a traditional tea ceremony in an authentic setting. ・Wear a beautiful kimono to elevate your cultural journey. ・Small group experience limited to ten people for personalized attention. This immersive cultural tour in Kyoto offers you the chance to participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, complete with kimono dressing and optional calligraphy lessons. Perfect for those seeking a deeper connection with Japan’s heritage, the experience is ideal for culture enthusiasts and families. Guests will don a beautifully selected kimono, receive complimentary hair styling, and learn the graceful art of matcha preparation. The tour also includes pairing matcha with exquisite sweets from a century-old confectionery. For an added layer of tradition, participants can opt to learn Japanese calligraphy and create a personal souvenir.
4.9(137)
1h 30m
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
- Likely to sell out
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$49
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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Experience in a small tea room
One of the highlights of our tea ceremony is the opportunity for you to make your own tea if you wish. Under the expert guidance of our seasoned teacher, you’ll learn the intricate steps involved in preparing matcha, from whisking the powdered tea to the precise movements that reflect the harmony and mindfulness at the heart of the tea ceremony. Our aim is to lower the barriers that often surround traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and at ease. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some familiarity with tea ceremonies, our session is designed to be both informative and enjoyable. Join us for this unique and authentic Kyoto experience, where tradition meets tranquility. Book your session today and create a memorable highlight of your visit to Kyoto.
4.9(7)
1 Hour
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
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$39
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Tea ceremony by the tea master in Kyoto SHIUN AN
The tea ceremony goes in a small group. The maximum number of people are 6 for each session.But during peak seasons, it will increase to a maximum of 8 people. Experience an authentic tea ceremony, which is near the Zen buddhist monastery Daitoku-ji Temple in Kyoto. Daitoku-ji had many famous priest graduates in the history and has a close relationship with tea ceremony culture which has given a major influence to Japanese culture. We are also not far from the World Cultural Heritage site, the Golden Pavilion Temple. (Kinkaku-ji)It's only four stops away by bus. You’ll be provided with a tea container, tea bowl, tea scoops and whisks, and instruction on how to make matcha. You’ll also enjoy two bowls of matcha and two kinds of Japanese sweets. Tea ceremony is a learned experience, and it leads to enlightenment, similar to Zen’s understanding of realizing the truth through self-discovery.
4.8(82)
45 Minutes
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
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$35
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Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, NISHIKI
Why choose this tea ceremony experience in Kyoto? ・Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award winner for 4 consecutive years ・Hosted in an authentic traditional townhouse (machiya) ・Experience a real Japanese tea ceremony in a tatami room ・Kimono rental included for both men and women ・Learn about Japanese culture, etiquette, and matcha in one session
4.8(1004)
1h 30m
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
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$52
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Kyoto :Tea Ceremony in 150 Years Townhouse with Tables and Chairs
What You’ll Experience Learn the history and cultural significance of the tea ceremony. Explore tea utensils, their uses, and care tips. Practice proper tea etiquette and serving techniques. Enjoy a demonstration of the ceremony's elegant movements and seasonal hospitality. Prepare matcha yourself to experience the essence of the practice. Participate in a Q&A session. This experience is especially recommended for those who: Have a genuine interest in Japanese culture, aesthetics, and traditional arts. Can appreciate the authentic taste of real matcha. Value the delicate flavors of handcrafted wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) from a long-established shop. Please note: This is not a tea ceremony experience designed merely for sightseeing or social media photos. It is a cultural experience intended for those who seek a deeper understanding. For languages other than English and Japanese, please check staff availability.
4.8(29)
45 Minutes
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
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$42
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Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony: Camellia Flower Teahouse
We want your time with us to be a rich and enjoyable one, and to that end we encourage guests to not only participate but actively ask any questions they might have about Japan and tea ceremony. Our small team, fluent in English, are here to help make your time a memorable and authentic one. Tea ceremony is the perfect way to enjoy Japanese culture and experience a taste of Kyoto. Inclusivity is very important to us, and all are welcome. Chairs and tables are available for those that have difficulty sitting on the floor. All our sweets are vegan, nut free and gluten dress. Although we offer kimono rental, you do not need to wear kimono and please dress as you feel comfortable. Unfortunately children under 6 years old cannot participate in shared or private tea ceremonies. Feel free to take photos throughout the experience (please be mindful of other guests and please turn off the flash).
4.8(289)
45 Minutes
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
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$35
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Arashiyama Vegan Ramen & Gyoza : Real Home Cooking (Max 4)
Immerse yourself in a 100% plant-based culinary journey right in the heart of Kyoto. In this intimate, small-group class, you will master the art of crafting Japan’s favorite comfort foods entirely from scratch. Discover the secret to a rich, umami-packed Shoyu Ramen using traditional soy sauce and fresh vegetables—without a single drop of animal broth. Alongside, you will perfectly pan-fry crispy Vegan Gyoza bursting with savory goodness.
4.8(8)
2 Hours
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$64
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Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony - Small Group Experience
Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of Kyoto with an authentic tea ceremony experience. Held in the tatami room of a 41-year-old traditional sushi restaurant, this activity offers a tranquil setting infused with the essence of Kyoto. The calming aroma of tatami, the soft natural light, and the peaceful atmosphere create the perfect backdrop for a deep dive into traditional Japanese culture.
4.8(4)
45 Minutes
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
- New
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$35
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Kyoto: Izakaya & Pub Crawl Guided Walking Tour
[Highlights] ・Sake bars loved by locals ・Tips & Recommendations for Enjoying Kyoto ・Meet new friends along the way ・Discover the secrets of geisha culture and Kyoto’s rich history ・Chance to Spot a Geisha
4.7(15)
2 Hours
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
- Special offer
- New
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$21
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1 hour Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki cooking class in Kyoto
Just 1 hour! You can make Osaka's soul food, takoyaki and okonomiyaki. Easy to join during or after sightseeing in Kyoto. Attend this class and you will learn how to make takoyaki and okonomiyaki from scratch! Would you like to experience it for yourself? Not a demonstration! First, the instructor explains and then you will start by cutting the ingredients. It is a simple recipe that even children can follow, so even those who are not experienced cooks can try it. Learn cooking methods that you can easily imitate at home. Fun for any one person, for friends, couples, and families with children. Gluten-free/Vegan/Halal-friendly/allergy-free OK! Please let us know when you apply.
4.7(3)
1 Hour
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
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$57
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Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony in a 130-Year-Old Traditional House
Step into a peaceful, authentic tea ceremony experience in a traditional Kyoto machiya over 130 years old. In this intimate small-group session, you will learn the meaning, history, and philosophy behind Japanese tea culture in a clear and approachable way. Your host will guide you through each step of the ceremony, explaining the etiquette and spirit of tea. Watch a graceful tea ceremony performed by your host, then experience it for yourself by preparing matcha using traditional tools. Enjoy high-quality Kyoto matcha paired with carefully selected traditional Japanese sweets in a calm, non-touristy setting that many guests describe as one of the most memorable cultural experiences in Kyoto.
4.7(49)
45 Minutes
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
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$39
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Kyoto: Quiet and Graceful Tea Ceremony
“Experience the Art of Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony in a tranquil environment with Elegance” Step into a serene world of refined hospitality and cultural depth. At Omotenashi Tea Ceremony 南茶道教室, we offer an intimate and a sophisticate tea ceremony experience exclusively for discerning travelers who are seeking the essence of Japanese tradition. Hosted by a tea master in a private, elegant atmosphere, an experience that combines timeless rituals where you will enjoy flavoring an exquisite traditional Japanese seasonal sweets, and a premium matcha, sourced from Kyoto’s finest producers. Whether you are a cultural connoisseur or a first-time guest, you will discover the heart of Omotenashi—the spirit of selfless hospitality—in every detail. Ideal for couples, VIP guests, and private small groups up to ten who appreciate exclusivity, heritage, and depth.
4.5(25)
45 Minutes
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
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$55
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Zen Garden Making and Matcha Tasting in Handmade Pottery Shop
Usually, Zen garden is something to be appreciated, and there are not many places where it can be experienced. This experience allows gests to create their own unique design using sand for Zen garden, albeit in a small garden. There are no hard movements, so everyone can enjoy it, from small children to the elderly. You can take pictures of yourself eating Matcha and Japanese sweets in front of the Zen garden you have made, which will be a wonderful memory of Kyoto culture. You can also buy handmade pottery as a souvenir of Kyoto at the store. Since they are dishwasher and microwave safe, they are popular even among people from overseas.
4.0(3)
30 Minutes
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
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$13
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Japanese Traditional Sweets making
The possibilities are endless. When you put your handmade Japanese sweets on a plate, you have completed an art work! Of course, the taste is guaranteed. Whether you participate alone or in a group, it will be a memorable experience that you are sure to enjoy. POINT1 We use white/red bean paste produced by Kyoto's long-established shops. POINT2 You will make 2 Japanese sweets matching the season. POINT3 Please feel free to try! You can eat the sweets on the spot.
3.0(3)
1h 5m
Kyoto
- Free cancellation
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$11
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