Tea Ceremony with Camellia Flower in Kyoto

About

Camellia Flower offers an island of calm in the bustling heart of Higashiyama. Conveniently located a short walk from Kiyomizu Temple, the Ninenzaka neighbourhood is also filled with traditional houses, shops and restaurants.

At the start of your session, your instructor will welcome you with a brief introduction to the history and culture of tea, before performing the tea ceremony itself.

After being served a small traditional sweet, you will have the opportunity to make your own bowl of frothy Matcha under the guidance of your instructor. Sessions are informal and welcoming, and we hope you'll be inspired to ask questions.

The experience includes:

• A tase of the culture and history behind the tea ceremony
• Enjoy a traditional Japanese sweet 
• Watch a tea ceremony 
• Prepare your own Matcha

We also have Private Tea Ceremony at Camellia Garden, Private Tea Ceremony in Kimono

For those wishing to come in Kimono, we have a partnership with a Kimono rental store, Yume Kyoto. It's just a minute’s walk, guests to our tea ceremony receive a discount from 5000 to 3000. It takes about an hour for staff to dress you in Kimono. 

Menu

• Matcha: prepare your own
• Tea ceremony 
• Wagashi sweets (a traditional Japanese sweet)
• Kimono rental can be provided for an additional cost (by request)

Schedule

Samples session:

• 10:00 am: Introduction to the tea ceremony 
• 10:10 am: Tea ceremony demonstration 
• 10:25 am: Enjoying a traditional Japanese sweet
• 10:30 am: Learn how to use basic tea utensils
• 10:35 am: Make your own Matcha 
• 10:45 am: End of the experience

Questions can be asked throughout the experience. Photographs can be taken, but please respect other guests' privacy. We do not permit videos.