Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony at a Traditional Home

Be led in a traditional tea ceremony while learning about its history and etiquette.This is a private experience, conducted not in a tourist facility, but in a genuine traditional tea room.

Listing highlights

What you’ll do

4.97 out of 5 stars, from 563 reviews

Where we’ll meet

Sakura Private Tea Ceremony
604-0015, Kyoto, Japan

Meet the hosts

Born in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto. Master of traditional arts: Calligraphy since age 3, Tea Ceremony and Ikebana since 13. I hold the highest academic rank (Jun-katoku) and serve as a Central Committee Member of the Ikenobo society. Blending tradition with professional insight from my MBA (Osaka City University), I offer welcoming, thorough, and authentic cultural experiences at my private spaces near Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple (Kangetsu).
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 13 and up can attend.

Activity level

The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.

What to bring

Please come without perfume.(any perfume, included musk), Please take off your accessories before you start tea ceremony., Please come with long skirt or long trousers., Please bring your socks if you come with your barefoot or stockings. Socks are available for a fee., This experience does not include kimono rental., Tea ceremony explanations are only in English. Translation devices/interpreters are not accepted, so please book only if you can understand English.

Accessibility

Entrances wider than 32 inches, No extreme sensory stimuli, Step-free bathroom available, Disabled parking spot, Mainly flat or leveled ground, Quiet retreat space available

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

Cultural tours with knowledgeable hosts

Cultural tours are led by authors, historians, and other hosts who showcase what makes the city unique.
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Free cancellation

What you’ll do

4.97 out of 5 stars, from 563 reviews

Where we’ll meet

Sakura Private Tea Ceremony
604-0015, Kyoto, Japan

Meet the hosts

Born in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto. Master of traditional arts: Calligraphy since age 3, Tea Ceremony and Ikebana since 13. I hold the highest academic rank (Jun-katoku) and serve as a Central Committee Member of the Ikenobo society. Blending tradition with professional insight from my MBA (Osaka City University), I offer welcoming, thorough, and authentic cultural experiences at my private spaces near Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple (Kangetsu).
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony at a Traditional Home

Be led in a traditional tea ceremony while learning about its history and etiquette.This is a private experience, conducted not in a tourist facility, but in a genuine traditional tea room.

Listing highlights

Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 13 and up can attend.

Activity level

The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.

What to bring

Please come without perfume.(any perfume, included musk), Please take off your accessories before you start tea ceremony., Please come with long skirt or long trousers., Please bring your socks if you come with your barefoot or stockings. Socks are available for a fee., This experience does not include kimono rental., Tea ceremony explanations are only in English. Translation devices/interpreters are not accepted, so please book only if you can understand English.

Accessibility

Entrances wider than 32 inches, No extreme sensory stimuli, Step-free bathroom available, Disabled parking spot, Mainly flat or leveled ground, Quiet retreat space available

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

Cultural tours with knowledgeable hosts

Cultural tours are led by authors, historians, and other hosts who showcase what makes the city unique.
See an issue?