Kyoto in 1 Day for Couples - Private tea ceremony inside a traditional machiya
In Collaboration with 株式会社Camellia. Updated on February 13, 2026.
Private tea ceremony in a traditional machiya with seasonal sweets and guided matcha-making. Private session with instructor; photos allowed (no flash). Chairs available on request; tearooms are upstairs.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with 株式会社Camellia, inspired by the tour Flower Teahouse - Private Tea Ceremony Experience.. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Private tea ceremony inside a traditional machiya
- Serve and taste frothy matcha and seasonal vegan sweets
- Hands-on matcha-making guided by an expert instructor (private setting)
Itinerary
Day 1
Private 45-minute tea ceremony session at Camellia Tea Ceremony FLOWER in Higashiyama. Includes short cultural introduction, demonstration, serving of matcha with seasonal sweets, then guided chance to prepare your own bowl of matcha. Photos permitted (no flash); videos not permitted.
Private Tea Ceremony Experience
Instructor welcomes you with a brief introduction to tea history and culture, performs the tea ceremony, serves a traditional local sweet, then guides you in making your own bowl of frothy matcha. Questions are encouraged. Chairs are available on request; tearooms are upstairs.
Tips from local experts:
- Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled start time to check in at Camellia Tea Ceremony FLOWER (349-12 Masuyacho, Higashiyama-ku) and to ensure a calm start.
- Tearooms are located upstairs; if you or your partner prefer not to climb stairs or need seated support, request a chair or the wheelchair-accessible Garden Teahouse when booking or on arrival.
- Photos are allowed but turn off flash and do not record videos. If you booked kimono rental, arrive 20–30 minutes earlier to allow time for dressing.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 3 |
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| Persona | Couples |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 1 |
| Total Places | 1 |
| Activities Types | Experience |
