Tea Ceremony Camellia FLOWER

Rented a Kimono with them during a study abroad program in Japan and it was definitely a highlight of my trip. The ladies were so sweet and made sure everything fit perfectly. 100% recommend when visiting Kyoto !

This was an awesome experience and very interesting. I never thought it could be so educational, spiritual and peaceful. The whole ceremony just relaxes you. I highly recommend you give this a visit if uou are in Kyoto. Brilliant time, thank you.

Our private tea ceremony experience was one of the highlights of our visit to Kyoto. Norie was incredibly knowledgeable and not only was the tea ceremony fun to be a part of, it was also very educational. It was a very peaceful experience, especially after the very busy afternoon we had traveling around the city! We would recommend the tea ceremony to anyone who wants a true cultural experience. Plus, the tea was delicious!

Such a wonderful experience learning all about the tea ceremony of Japan and well worth the slightly higher price of getting a private session. We learned so much about the traditions and experience of enjoying matcha.

Situated just off a bustling nearby street, this place provides a break from the incredibly crowded Kyoto and really helps you to feel refreshed and tranquil.

Make very sure you book online first however because we witnessed a few people get turned away due to no availability on the day they arrived.

A must do tea ceremony in Kyoto. The service here is so kind and they host is informative. We went for our honeymoon and were treated so kindly by the staff. This was one of our highlights.

The ceremony was so much fun to do, it was really nice to learn more about the Japanese tea culture and the history behind it. The host was also very friendly and took time to explain everything well and make us feel welcome. And the tea and the sweet were delicious :)

We had a wonderful tea ceremony, learned about the history and made tea by ourselves. It felt like a calm and relaxing experience. It was great value for a good price (lower than the most of the tea ceremonies).

I would really recommend this place for a tea ceremony!

⚠ Please be warned that the business has at least two locations in the different parts of Kyoto! Make sure you understand which location you are booking for!

Like many people who never encountered an online booking that could go for multiple locations I arrived in the wrong location first which resulted in a lot of negative emotions and lost time for me. However the owners accommodated a rescheduling at least so I was able to come another time.

Now, after all the place is legit and the (group tea ceremony) experience was good! (Tip: arrive earlier 😉) At first I was concerned that such a business’ey environment will result in a more superficial experience that I would like to but in the end it was good. Please be advised that only one person from the group gets the tea prepared ceremonially by a host and others drink what they quickly concoct themselves. 😊 There were nice explanations, etc. (One thing I would change is remove a person who was talking in the background during the ceremony quite a lot. ☺)

Really beautiful Japanese Tea Ceremony! The staff is really friendly and speaks English fluently! They gave us a really delicious sweet prior to us preparing our own tea! I would highly recommend these guys if you want to learn about and experience the Japanese Tea Ceremony!

Really good experience! I'm not usually one for things that are too touristy, but the ceremony was done in a really nice way that was cozy, intimate and informative. "The tea master” was sweet and entertaining. Highly recommend it if you want to try a tea ceremony while in Kyoto.
I had booked tickets in advance, which was a good idea because when we arrived there was a sign saying they were fully booked for the day.

I enjoyed my experience here. It is a little pricey for such a short experience but the hosts were great at explaining the ceremony and significance of the actions. You get up to 7 people in your shared ceremony. Sit closest to the tea utensils to be in the place of honor and get served tea during the ceremony. Google did a good job of navigating me here and it is off a street with a lot of cool shops.

Wonderful experience. We did the kimono and private tea ceremony and both were fantastic. The hosts were very knowledgeable and kind and we learned a lot. The matcha was of course excellent.

Great place to have a quick lesson on the traditional tea ceremony. The staff are very friendly and make the short time feel very special. Definitely worth visiting especially as it's very near Kiyomizu-dera

Great tea presentation by Nao. Had a great class and understanding of Japanese tea ceremony in the short 40-50min class. Highly recommend to those interested.

My second time coming here a year later with new friends and I still enjoyed the experience. Despite dropping in suddenly and their schedule being packed, they managed to squeeze us in for a quick lesson on the tea ceremony.

This is definitely a spot I'd take more of my friends in the future; our host spoke english well, and was also very patient and helpful. The price is also one of the best I've seen in the Kyoto area (hopefully it stays around 2000yen >.<)

Overall, still a great place to go if you've ever wanted to experience a tea ceremony!

Amazing experience, definitely exceeded our expectations. The hosts were super nice, explaining every step of the ceremony and teaching us about the Japanese culture. More than worth it.

Very accommodating and polite! Would recommend if you’re not familiar with tea ceremonies.

Wonderful experience and totally opened my window about Japanese 茶道. Highly recommend to try while you are in Kyoto and live in the present.

It’s meaningful and feeling peaceful my mind in the moment while experiencing Macha ceremony. Everyone should have a 10min talking yourself.

I can only remember with admiration, amazement and affection the experience I had at the Camelia tea house. We were welcomed very kindly and the lady who explained and made us try the ritual spoke English very well: we understood well all the details of this ancient ceremony which, in the original royal version, lasts up to four hours! Ours lasted about forty minutes, but we really appreciated the moment of peace, silence and concentration. With her instructions, we made the tea by ourselves with real matcha and typical tools, it was a great satisfaction. In the end, in the shop, we bought a quality matcha (in shops most of the time it is sencha or low quality matcha). It costs a little more, but you will have the typical product that will make you remember this unique experience! Highly recommended.