(All Reviews) Sado Tea Ceremony (Cultural Experiences ), Kyoto tours & activities, fun things to do in Kyoto

【茶道体験】気軽に楽しめる茶道体験でほっと一息！茶道＋生け花が一緒に楽しめるプランも有＜貸切・混載プラン有／金閣寺徒歩約1分＞by 茶道体験古都

日本文化に触れる体験！

Reviewed by: みここ, 2022/09/12

一緒に京都旅行をしたアメリカ人の友達に、日本の茶道に触れてほしくて申し込みしました。先生が流暢に英語を話されるので、大変助かりました。
私自身、日本人ですけど茶道の経験はなく、大変勉強になり、改めて日本の文化の素晴らしさに触れたような気がします。
ありがとうございました。

Comments from activity operators

ご来店ありがとうございました！
ちょうどお月見の取り合わせでの茶道体験でしたね。
日本の茶道に触れていただき、楽しんでいただけていましたら、幸いです。

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Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2022/09/10
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Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience near Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

A wonderful time

Reviewed by: Lucia, 2019/11/23

We had a wonderful time. Macha tea was really impressive (organically grown) and also the traditional food very beautiful but also tasty. Our charming tea master lady moved so naturally that I will have a long lasting memory of that evening.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for your message! I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed my tea ceremony and Japanese traditional dinner.
I really appreciate it!

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2019/11/01
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Outstanding!

Reviewed by: Gen, 2019/08/30

It was exactly what I wanted with a very Nice host to explain à Traditional tea Ceremony!

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2019/08/28
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Japanese Traditional Tea Ceremony at a Machiya in Kyoto

A great introduction to the meaning and culture behind the tea ceremony

Reviewed by: Jen, 2019/06/01

The tea ceremony room was beautiful. Instead of kneeling, we were provided with low stools which was very helpful for those with dodgy knees. The tea ceremony “mistress” was confident and passionate about her subject and helped us to understand the intricacies of the process. A very worthwhile experience.

Comments from activity operators

Dear Jennifer,

Thank you very much a nice comment of our tea ceremony class.
We're very happy to hear you were satisfied with the ceremony as well as our tea attendant.

We hope you have enjoyed this time trip to Japan.

Sincerely,
Chikako, WAK JAPAN

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2019/05/30
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【茶道体験】気軽に楽しめる茶道体験でほっと一息！茶道＋生け花が一緒に楽しめるプランも有＜貸切・混載プラン有／金閣寺徒歩約1分＞by 茶道体験古都

外国人向け

Reviewed by: ゆうこ, 2019/05/23

建物の中は京都らしい佇まいで、風情があり良かったのですが、茶道の先生？お店の方はせっかくのお着物の着付けは乱れており、小学生の子供と参加させて頂きましたが、その子供が先生のことを横柄だったと口にするほどでした。
毎日繰り返しのことになり流れ作業のようになられているのかも知れませんが、こちらとしては期待を込めて参加しておりますので少し残念でした。

Comments from activity operators

対応が不十分に感じられたようで、残念に思います。当日は海外のお客様とご相席だったかと思いますが、マンツーマンのレッスンでしたら、おひとりおひとり、対応ができます。ご質問がないかどうかなど、日本語でもお聞きしたと思いますが、態度が横柄と思われたのは、非常に残念です。また、弊店は、茶道体験教室ですので、初心者の方向けの教室です。茶道のご経験があられる方で、体験以上のものを求められる場合は、経験年数が長く、日本人の方のみを対象とした教室をお勧めいたします。
また、ホテルや旅館やお茶会のサービスではなく、教室ですので、お客様に「こうしてください」と申し上げることもございます。その点、ご理解いただきたく思います。
レッスンを受けるより、サービスだけという場合でしたら、料亭等でされています、お茶席に参加されることをお勧めいたします。
お店の方というご認識のようですが、弊店では、裏千家専任講師の資格のある者が対応しております。

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2019/05/21
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Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience near Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

Peaceful and insightful

Reviewed by: Richard Kingshott, 2019/04/21

Our charming hostess explained the history and significance of the tea ceremony and generated a feeling of calm and tranquility.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for coming to our tea house KOTO.
I'm glad to hear that you felt tranquility here:)

Rating:
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2019/04/10
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Absolutely amazing!

Reviewed by: Lisa, 2019/04/20

We were welcomed and shown to the waiting room which was comfortable.
We are a family of 4 and shared the tea ceremony with another group of 4 people. This was nice as I thought it might have been more people so this was great.
We were given the history about tea ceremonies and spoken in very good English. We were allowed to ask questions before and after the tea ceremony and could take photos at any time.
We all enjoyed this experience very much and would highly recommend anyone to do this.

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2019/04/14
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【茶道体験】気軽に楽しめる茶道体験でほっと一息！茶道＋生け花が一緒に楽しめるプランも有＜貸切・混載プラン有／金閣寺徒歩約1分＞by 茶道体験古都

京都ひとり旅

Reviewed by: ちむゆか, 2019/02/27

普段外国人しか来ないって言っていましたが中高で華道習っていたので久しぶりにやりたくって行きました。流派が違っていて花を活けていて何か新鮮な気持ちでした。
茶道も薄いお抹茶は飲みますが濃い抹茶は初体験でした。

Comments from activity operators

ご来店ありがとうございました！外国人のお客さまが多い教室ですが、日本人の方も来ていただいて、嬉しく思います。
お薄はたくさん体験できる場所がありますが、お濃茶の体験は、珍しいかもしれませんね。
楽しんでいただけたようで、よかったです！

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Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2019/02/25
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Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience near Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

Wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Teimosa, 2018/11/24

I booked this tour the day before. We decided on the kimono experience. It was so much my re authentic than just wearing street clothes. We loved it. Our tea master was attentive and patient, answering all of our questions. The location was also really awesome being steps away from a popular temple.

I highly recommend this experience. It was truly amazing

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for coming joining Tea Ceremony wearing Kimono!
I’m happy to hear that you have enjoyed my session:)
I really appreciate it.

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Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2018/11/22
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

A wonderful introduction to the traditions of Kyoto

Reviewed by: Aspen_Lola, 2018/10/28

Led by a woman named Chikako, Tea Ceremony Camellia is a great introduction to the origins of the green tea ceremony. She taught us its history and how to make the matcha tea ourselves. Camilla is situated in the Gion neighborhood , so make sure you have at least an hour before or after to walk around and explore the neighborhood. They kept the group limited to 6 people so it was an intimate experience. I highly recommend this lesson during a hectic day of sightseeing as it offered a peaceful oasis and a moment to reflect on the traditions of Kyoto.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2018/10/12
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

TEA cermony

Reviewed by: Henrik, 2018/07/28

We were meet by a very nice woman dressed in a yukata. She spoke very good English and We got a very good explanation How a Tea cermony should be performed. After We got to do our own Tea. She was very kind and gave us compliments with a big smile.
It was very personal as we were only 7 persons.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2018/07/26
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

An excellent introduction to Japanes tradition!

Reviewed by: Tor Erik Westvik, 2018/05/21

Than you very much for an informative, interesting and valuable experience. The instructor was very skilled, and gave us a good introduction to the tea ceremony. We highly appreciated the session, and are happy to give you our best recommendations.

Sensei performing the tea ceremony in Kyoto
Our sensei:-)

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2018/05/18
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Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience near Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

An amazing introduction to the Japanese Tea Ceremony

Reviewed by: Pete, 2018/05/02

We had a great time learning about the ins and outs as well as the history of the traditional tea ceremony from our well trained, incredibly knowledgeable, and friendly hostess. I would recommend this to anyone interested in the experience AND it's right by Kinkaku-ji!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for joining my tea ceremony lesson!
I am glad to hear that you enjoyed it!!

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2018/04/26
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Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience near Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

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Reviewed by: Janessy V, 2018/04/25

I had a very good experience. The event was both fun and informational. I enjoyed learning about the tea ceremony and the reason behind the actions. It was also fun to mix our own matcha tea.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for your message! I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed my tea ceremony lesson.
We love to answer any questions about tea ceremony and Japanese culture in the lesson!

Rating:
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2018/04/19
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Wonderful serene experience

Reviewed by: Kathy, 2018/04/15

The tea ceremony was a beautiful part of our time in Kyoto. The host was welcoming and lovely and explained in perfect English the origins and significance of the ceremony. My whole family found the experience calming and fascinating

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2018/04/13
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

That's my great experience!

Reviewed by: Shoshin, 2018/04/08

At first I expected to do Tea cereminy from the begining but I might be register the wrong class. I will visit again next time to private class

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Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2018/03/15
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Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience near Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

Definitely worth it

Reviewed by: Svea, 2018/04/08

Since I was travelling on a budget I wasn't sure if it was worth paying the money for this tea ceremony. But it was! I was curious about the tea ceremony as a whole, like the history and the meaning, and I got to learn about that and ask questions. Getting to whisk the tea myself was great. It was everything I wanted. There were 10 people in attendance.
The location is easy to find and easy to get to. I walked there from Ryoanji in a little over 20 minutes.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for your message! Since It was the highest season, we had 10 people in a tea room. Usually much less people.
I hope you enjoyed the tea ceremony:)

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Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2018/04/04
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Arigato gozaimasuuu

Reviewed by: Colliwog, 2017/12/30

The staff was lovely and it was a fun, quiet, and intimate experience. I enjoy things like this but it’s not for everyone. I would have enjoyed trying to drink the tea the traditional way and bow once the tea maker gives you the tea but you have to be in the first position next to the door to do that. So if you want to experience that and be put on the spot a little, make sure to sit there. Overall it was a great experience and gave me a taste of something I would like to do again, hopefully for an even longer time.

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Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2017/12/04
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Great

Reviewed by: Sophie, 2017/12/13

Very informative and calm tea ceremony. The host answered all questions to our fullest satisfaction. Great way to learn more about the history of tea ceremonies in Japan, the utensils and what state of mind is required for/induced by a tea ceremony. The Matcha we got to make for ourselves at the end was very nice also.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2017/12/11
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Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience near Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

Group Tea Ceremony

Reviewed by: smartie, 2017/11/27

This location is to easy to find and very close to another big tourist spot. The bus goes almost to the door. currently road works are making the bus routes all a little different so that does need to be noted. The ceremony it self was amazing. The lady that held the ceremony is a master of her craft and has an exquisite eye for detail. I would totally recommend. We booked the group Tea Ceremony as it was cheaper we only had one other person join our group of three.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you very much for coming to Tea Ceremony here. Yes, here is very close to Golden Pavilion, Kinkakuji temple.I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the tea ceremony!

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2017/11/03
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Informative and relaxing

Reviewed by: Lou , 2017/11/26

We loved our tea ceremony with Camilla. We learnt so much and she was very good with our kids. It is located off one of the best streets I’ve ever visited and set us up all calm and relaxed for a great day out.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2017/11/24
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

An absolute must!!!

Reviewed by: Jacquelyn, 2017/09/23

What an AMAZING experience. I messed up my reservation date and the staff at Camellia emailed me that following day to say they missed me and if I would like to reschedule to the following day, they could accommodate me at anytime. I went the following morning, right at 10am, and was greeted with extreme warmth and calm. One of the women welcomed me in and ensured that I was able to attend a tea ceremony right away! The experience itself was beautiful and intimate (I was the only one!). My lovely demonstrator spoke to me at the beginning and explained what I should expect over the next hour. She then demonstrated the tea preparation and shared that tea with me and then she showed me how to do it myself. Lots of yummy green tea! Afterwards, she explained the whole entire room to me, all the symbolism, the traditions behind it all, it was amazing!

When we were finished I went down stairs and noticed they have beautiful matcha whisks and for the most reasonable price I've seen in my entire 2 months in Japan.

I loved my experience so much that I brought a whole bunch of broshures back to my hostel to encourage other tourists to go!!

You must!! Camellia is the BEST place to have this experience

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Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2017/09/21
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Calming & Comforting

Reviewed by: Meghan Caritativo , 2017/09/03

My friends and I were vacationing in Japan, and sometimes traveling in a foreign country where you don't speak the language, but this tea ceremony instantly transported all of us away from the stress. Keiko was a wonderful host. She was so pleasant and so knowledgeable. We felt so at peace with her and learned so much! The green tea ceremony was fascinating and there is so much meaning behind every action. If you're in Kyoto, put this experience on your must do list!

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Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2017/08/09
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Kopje thee

Reviewed by: Jeanette, 2017/08/18

Mooie ceremonie met uitleg en ruimte voor vragen. Uiteindelijk zelf het lekkerste kopje thee gemaakt.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2017/08/11
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Highly recomended

Reviewed by: Najuan , 2017/08/06

It was such a great experience! We learned so much about the Japanese culture through the tea ceremony. The host was a true tea host master.
I actually wanted to schedule a second visit, but unfortunately we didnt have enough time.
Highly recomended.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2017/08/04
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

great experience

Reviewed by: howard, 2017/07/01

The tea ceremony was very enlightening. The instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful in answering all our questions. The ceremony itself is very elegant and beautiful. The fun part was making your own cup of matcha green tea. I learned a lot and enjoyed this experience - highly recommend!

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2017/06/11
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Very interesting demo

Reviewed by: Olivier, 2017/06/24

It was a very nice moment with perfect English explanations! Thanks for the experience

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Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2017/05/31
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Loved it!

Reviewed by: Anna NZ, 2017/05/21

We adored this activity. We also managed to find our favourite sweet in the world.

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Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2017/04/30
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Tania , 2017/02/24

We loved this experience to watch and learn more about a traditional tea ceremony. We got to make tea as well. The staff were great. We highly recommend this.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2017/02/16
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Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Great experience

Reviewed by: Jay, 2017/02/19

Chiaki-san's tea ceremony felt almost surreal. I could actually feel the degree of dedication she puts in tea ceremony.
She speaks a fluent English and her trainee Moe-san speaks a decent Korean. My friends and I were extremely satisfied with this experience. If you're interested in tea ceremony, then I highly recommend this experience.

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Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2017/02/14
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日本文化に触れる体験！ Translate

A wonderful time

Outstanding!

A great introduction to the meaning and culture behind the tea ceremony

外国人向け Translate

Peaceful and insightful

Absolutely amazing!

京都ひとり旅 Translate

Wonderful experience

A wonderful introduction to the traditions of Kyoto

TEA cermony

An excellent introduction to Japanes tradition!

An amazing introduction to the Japanese Tea Ceremony

Review of Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience near Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

Wonderful serene experience

That's my great experience!

Definitely worth it

Arigato gozaimasuuu

Great

Group Tea Ceremony

Informative and relaxing

An absolute must!!!

Calming & Comforting

Kopje thee

Highly recomended

great experience

Very interesting demo

Loved it!

Wonderful experience

Great experience

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