Coffee & Tea Tours in Kyoto at a glance
- Our pick: Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine, JP¥ 12,000 per person (1h 30m, 4.97★ · 462).
- Top rated: Kyoto Tea Ceremony: Matcha Making & Philosophy Class, JP¥ 7,000 per person (1h, 4.99★ · 127).
- Best value: Tea ceremony class in Kyoto near Daitoku-ji Temple, JP¥ 4,800 per person (45m, 4.84★ · 83).
Price per person across the 13 options priced per person: JP¥ 4,000–JP¥ 27,000 (median JP¥ 8,800). With 100+ reviews: 9 of 13.
Of the 13 options: 13 with live guides in English, 11 with free cancellation, 11 with instant confirmation, 5 kid-friendly, 3 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Coffee & Tea Tours in Kyoto
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13 options
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine Wear a kimono and whisk your own matcha in a serene Kyoto tea house with a knowledgeable guide: clear instruction makes it accessible even if you've never done this before. Tue–Sat · 10:30, 13:00 and 15:30 ★ 4.97 (462 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · KO · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from JP¥ 12,000 per person
Kyoto Tea Ceremony Class: Make Your Own Matcha Learn to whisk matcha in an authentic Kyoto tea ceremony with an English-speaking instructor at Camellia Flower Teahouse. You'll taste seasonal sweets. Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 17:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.80 (310 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from JP¥ 5,500 per person
Kimono Tea Ceremony in Kyoto: Learn Matcha with a Tea Master Learn to whisk matcha in an authentic Kyoto townhouse while wearing a kimono, guided by a professional tea master through the rituals and history of Japanese tea culture. Every day · 14 start times, 09:00 to 17:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.85 (1,140 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from JP¥ 8,100 per person
Kyoto Kiyomizu Tea Ceremony & Garden Photos Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 16:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.93 (268 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from JP¥ 8,800 per person
Kyoto Tea Ceremony: Matcha Making & Philosophy Class Learn matcha preparation in a traditional Kyoto tea ceremony with philosophy instruction, seasonal sweets, and two bowls included. 5 minutes from Karasuma Oike Station. Every day · 6 start times, 10:00 to 17:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.99 (127 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from JP¥ 7,000 per person
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Gion Matcha Making & Sweets Tasting Step into Kyoto’s Gion for a tea ceremony with matcha making, traditional sweets, and stories from a local tea master. Includes accessible seating and recipe handout. Every day · Every 1 h 30 min, 09:30 to 18:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.93 (197 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from JP¥ 4,000 per person
Antique Kimono and Tea Ceremony in Kyoto: English-Guided Wear a rare antique kimono and learn the Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto with English guidance. Choose from over 100 preserved pieces. Mon–Sat · 10:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.92 (128 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from JP¥ 15,000 per person
Tea ceremony class in Kyoto near Daitoku-ji Temple Learn to make matcha in a small group near Daitoku-ji Temple in Kyoto, with a tea master who explains each step and provides all the tools. Every day except Tuesday and Sunday · 11:00, 13:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.84 (83 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN · ZH · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from JP¥ 4,800 per person
Kyoto: Private Tea Ceremony & Sake Tasting in Samurai House Private tea ceremony in a 300-year-old samurai house near Kyoto Station. Includes matcha whisking, sake tasting, and kimono photos. Groups of 2+, 8 minutes away. Mon–Sat · Every 1 h, 11:00 to 17:00 · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (191 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Instant confirmation. from JP¥ 18,000 per person
Kyoto Nishiki Kimono Tea Ceremony: Learn Matcha & Wear Kimono Dress in a kimono and learn matcha preparation with a bamboo whisk while tasting sweets from a 156-year-old Kyoto confectionery. Every day · 9 start times, 09:30 to 16:30 ★ 4.86 (160 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from JP¥ 7,700 per person
Maiko Dance and Tea Ceremony on a Noh Stage in Kyoto Ninety minutes on an authentic Noh stage watching two Maiko dances, participating in a traditional tea ceremony with matcha and sweets. Every day · 10:30, 11:00, 14:30 and 15:00 · From age 12 ★ 4.99 (79 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from JP¥ 22,000 per person
Private Kyoto Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Emika's Home Learn to cook sushi and traditional Obanzai dishes in a local Kyoto home, then sit down to eat what you made. Every day · 11:30 and 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.98 (88 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from JP¥ 17,816 per person
Kyoto Gion Night Tour: Traditional Arts & Tea Ceremony Walk through lantern-lit Gion, watch five traditional performances at Gion Corner, then join a candlelit tea ceremony and Zen dinner in a historic ryokan. Tue, Thu and Sat · 17:05 · From age 7 ★ 4.38 (13 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from JP¥ 27,000 per person
The top 12 of 13 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya ShrineOur pickGroup of up to 10 | JP¥ 12,000 per person | 1h 30m | 4.97★ · 462 | Tue–Sat · 10:30, 13:00 and 15:30 | English, Japanese, Korean |
| Kyoto Tea Ceremony: Matcha Making & Philosophy ClassTop ratedGroup of up to 10 | JP¥ 7,000 per person | 1h | 4.99★ · 127 | Every day · 6 start times, 10:00 to 17:00 | English |
| Tea ceremony class in Kyoto near Daitoku-ji TempleBest valueGroup of up to 6 | JP¥ 4,800 per person | 45m | 4.84★ · 83 | Every day except Tuesday and Sunday · 11:00, 13:00 and 14:00 | English, Japanese, Chinese |
| Kyoto Tea Ceremony Class: Make Your Own MatchaGroup of up to 8 | JP¥ 5,500 per person | 45m | 4.80★ · 310 | Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 17:00 | English |
| Kimono Tea Ceremony in Kyoto: Learn Matcha with a Tea MasterGroup of up to 14 | JP¥ 8,100 per person | 1h 30m | 4.85★ · 1,140 | Every day · 14 start times, 09:00 to 17:00 | English |
| Kyoto Kiyomizu Tea Ceremony & Garden PhotosGroup of up to 14 | JP¥ 8,800 per person | 50m | 4.93★ · 268 | Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 16:00 | English |
| Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Gion Matcha Making & Sweets TastingGroup of up to 12 | JP¥ 4,000 per person | 1h | 4.93★ · 197 | Every day · Every 1 h 30 min, 09:30 to 18:30 | English |
| Antique Kimono and Tea Ceremony in Kyoto: English-GuidedGroup of up to 6 | JP¥ 15,000 per person | 1h 30m | 4.92★ · 128 | Mon–Sat · 10:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00 | English, Japanese |
| Kyoto: Private Tea Ceremony & Sake Tasting in Samurai HousePrivate | JP¥ 18,000 per person | 1h | 5.00★ · 191 | Mon–Sat · Every 1 h, 11:00 to 17:00 | English, Italian |
| Kyoto Nishiki Kimono Tea Ceremony: Learn Matcha & Wear KimonoGroup of up to 10 | JP¥ 7,700 per person | 1h 30m | 4.86★ · 160 | Every day · 9 start times, 09:30 to 16:30 | English |
| Maiko Dance and Tea Ceremony on a Noh Stage in KyotoPrivate | JP¥ 22,000 per person | 1h 30m | 4.99★ · 79 | Every day · 10:30, 11:00, 14:30 and 15:00 | English, Japanese |
| Private Kyoto Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Emika's HomePrivate | JP¥ 17,816 per person | 3h | 4.98★ · 88 | Every day · 11:30 and 17:00 | English, Japanese |
By what you need
- Private (3): Kyoto: Private Tea Ceremony & Sake Tasting in Samurai House (JP¥ 18,000 per person) · Maiko Dance and Tea Ceremony on a Noh Stage in Kyoto (JP¥ 22,000 per person) · Private Kyoto Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Emika's Home (JP¥ 17,816 per person)
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