Activities & Experiences · Higashiyama / Ninenzaka

Camellia Tea Ceremony (Flower Teahouse) 茶道体験 カメリア FLOWER

A friendly English-language tea ceremony in a restored machiya just off Ninenzaka: watch a host prepare matcha, learn the etiquette, and whisk your own bowl. Shared sessions or private rooms, with optional kimono rental.

About

Camellia runs tea ceremony experiences in Kyoto, with the Flower Teahouse in a traditional house on a lane off Ninenzaka, in the heart of Higashiyama. Sessions are led in English by hosts trained in the Urasenke tradition, who explain the history and meaning of the gestures, prepare tea in front of you, and then help you whisk your own bowl of matcha, accompanied by seasonal sweets. Shared sessions are a good introduction, and private sessions are available in the Flower Annex. The Garden Teahouse near Ryoan-ji is a quieter, more exclusive option with a private garden.

Highlights

• English-speaking hosts trained in Urasenke
• Whisk your own matcha with seasonal sweets
• Traditional house off Ninenzaka
• Optional kimono rental
• Private Garden Teahouse near Ryoan-ji

Tips

• Book online ahead, especially for weekends
• Kimono rental adds time; arrive early
• Sitting seiza is expected but stools can be arranged

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