Kyoto: Private Tea Ceremony In Hidden Townhouse (Kid-friendly)

kurumi was exceptionally nice and kind. we had a fussy baby and she made sure we had a good experience

We had Yudai san and Yuka san as our Master and assistant. This was a unique educational experience on how matcha is made as well as the traditional Japanese ceremony. Loved our time here and our hosts were fantastic!!

Yudai and Yuka were so welcoming! Yudai spoke such good English and gave us a thorough understanding of matcha and its history. I had a great time with my family and they were very friendly.

Wonderful guide May in a lovely space. We really enjoyed coming to the house and learning about matcha with a private ceremony. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.

We are so glad that we booked this private tea ceremony with Sachi! We were concerned about finding the location but there were signs to lead us to the correct place. After being warmly greeted by Sachi, the experience itself began with learning about the history and process before getting to observe the tea ceremony from Sachi and experience it ourselves. It was both educational and engaging. This was a highlight of our trip and we want to thank Sachi for making it such a lovely experience!

Really lovely experience. Very informative and relaxing. Our host made us feel very welcome. She was very friendly, excellent at her job!

Was so sweet and private! They don’t make you rent anything before and you get wear their robes. We loved learning about matcha and the Polaroid they gave you is a great keepsake. It’s a small room so it was perfect for my husband and I and the instructor. A good break from walking!

We truly enjoyed this experience. The entire place was reserved just for us, which made it feel incredibly exclusive and gave us the warm sensation of being in a home. The hosts ,that speaks perfect English, were exceptionally kind and our child felt very comfortable. It was a lovely experience with the family. We highly recommend it.

A real hidden gem. Wonderful host and a lovely personal experience that we (family of 4) all really enjoyed. Thank you Kumi!

Excellent private ceremony!!! matcha is delicious and the guest is friendly! and so matcha knowledge. It is kid friendly! and elegant atmoshoehere

Great experience, Yuki was very polite, friendly and informative. Would highly recommend to anyone seeking a personalised Japanese cultural experience

Fantastic experience in the heart of Kyoto. Extremely beautiful ceremony and very informative. Vegan friendly! Could not recommend enough.

We did as many things as possible on our trip to Japan, and this was an absolute highlight. They give you a bit of background on matcha, then we put kimonos on and went into the ceremony itself. Yuma did a purification process and then we got to make the matcha itself. The experience is very intimate, but they also are very relaxed and easy-going, so it’s not overwhelming in the slightest. We had a train to catch at Kyoto Station and they were very accommodating about our schedules. They spoke great English so you get a full understanding of what’s going on. Yuko and Yuma were amazing, and I would 100% recommend this to anyone visiting Kyoto.

We really enjoyed this. The explanation at the start was excellent and the ceremony was relaxing and most enjoyable The atmosphere was calm and the background music really relaxed me, unusual It was so good my wife was inspired to buy the bowls etc etc Well worth a visit

Yuma was very welcoming and informative. The location was very aesthetically pleasing, and the ceremony was very thorough and informative. 10/10 would recommend!

Yuma was a lovely host. We had a great time learning about the process of making Matcha tea and being able to make it ourselves. It was a great intimate session with friends. Thank you!!!

Very informative, the hosts were incredibly kind and knowledgeable. The matcha was fantastic and learning how to make it was so fun!

Awesome Experience, authentic, kind and really caring host! We felt great and had a tasty matcha! We give a strong recommendation for booking!

I really enjoyed grinding matcha with a stone mill — it was such a unique experience! The Kyoto Machiya was an incredibly beautiful and memorable space, full of traditional charm.

I came here with some friends! It was my first time experiencing a tea ceremony and I learned alot! The place is set up really nice and it was a very authentic experience, would recommend to anyone interested in tea ceremonies or just Japanese traditions/customs! Definately a great experience 😊

I had an amazing time! The space was calm and beautiful, and the host explained everything about matcha so nicely. The latte at the end was perfect!

This was a wonderful cultural experience. I learned so much about the history and spirit of matcha through a very kind and knowledgeable host. The latte we made at the end was rich and creamy — a perfect way to finish the session.

The host was incredibly kind and explained everything with great care. Experiencing a traditional tea ceremony in a private setting was unforgettable.

I experienced the tea ceremony. They welcome you to the neighborhood, so you won't even get lost in the location of the store. It was a private space with a stylish interior and exterior feel, so I was able to enjoy a luxurious time. The finished matcha tasted delicious, too.

It was my first experience of the tea ceremony and it was a very pleasant time. Even for the first time, they taught me carefully, and the time I spent making tea in a quiet space allowed me to concentrate so much that I would forget my daily life! I felt it was such a wonderful experience and I want to join it again!

My friends and I talked about the tea experience in Kyoto, and we went there. Access around Nijo Castle was not bad and I had a valuable experience. Thank you very much.

It was with children, but it was a private space so I could experience it with peace of mind. In a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, the host explained the spirit of matcha and tea ceremony attentively.

We had a great time in this small place away from the noise and crowds. The ceremony is done with respect and correctly explaining

We asked him to try matcha with an Australian friend. Deep gestures and experiences, it was very useful. I was intrigued and would like to bring another friend to the experience.