Kyoto in 1 Day for Families - Private tea ceremony in a real Kyoto machiya (traditional townhouse)
In Collaboration with OHINERI WOM. Updated on February 23, 2026.
Private matcha tea ceremony inside a lived-in Kyoto machiya. Family-friendly, small-group private session where you watch tea plantation footage, grind tea with a stone mill, see a tea ceremony demonstration, and make & taste matcha.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with OHINERI WOM, inspired by the tour 【Private Tea Ceremony】 in Hidden Kyoto Townhouse (Kid-Friendly) . Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Private tea ceremony in a real Kyoto machiya (traditional townhouse)
- Stone-mill grinding demonstration and matcha whisking hands-on
- Child- and family-friendly private space with photo opportunities
Itinerary
Day 1
Private, family-friendly matcha tea ceremony held inside a traditional Kyoto machiya. Session follows the host's timeline: viewing tea plantation footage, grinding tea leaves with a stone mill, a formal tea ceremony demonstration, then hands-on whisking, tasting and simple latte-making.
KYOTO tea ceremony
Session timeline (approx.): 1) Watch short footage of tea plantations; 2) Grind tea leaves with a traditional stone mill; 3) Observe a calm, authentic tea ceremony demonstration; 4) Hands-on matcha making, tasting, and simple latte preparation; 5) Time for photos and brief Q&A. The session is private and suitable for families and small children. A complete set of tea utensils and a memorable photo shoot are included. Rental of a traditional haori (kimono jacket) is available as provided by the host.
Tips from local experts:
- Socks required: you will sit on tatami; remove shoes before entering and bring clean socks for children (no shoes allowed indoors).
- Not stroller- or wheelchair-accessible and limited public transport nearby — plan to arrive on foot from local accommodation or by taxi; allow extra time for arrival.
- Inform the host in advance of any food allergies or the ages of infants/young children so the session can be paced and arranged appropriately.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 3 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Families |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 1 |
| Total Places | 1 |
| Activities Types | Culture |
