Experience an authentic
japanese tea ceremony
with a pristigious garden view

located on Sannenzaka a four minute walk from Kiyomizu Temple, our tea house offers an oppotunity for you to experiece Japanese culture at its finest.
in a place deeply corralated with tea ceremony, we gladly recieve tourists from across the globe.
Alongside a teahouse of historical relation to Toyotomi-Hideyoshi and a garden created by the famous landscape artist Ogawa Jihei the 7th.
enjoy the view as you discover the tranquil 500 year history behind Japanese matcha tea ceremony.

ABOUT

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Traditional tea house related with Toyotomi Hideyoshi

This tea house is named after Kinoshita Choshoshi, a nephew of Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s wife Nene. It is said that he retreated in Ryozen, Kyoto Higashiyama after the Battle of Sekigahara and wrote poems in this tea house.

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Experienced master of tea ceremony

A highly trained tea master will demonstrate the art of tea preparation. Our staff members wear formal authentic kimono.

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Japanese philosophy of hospitality handed down from generation to generation

Enjoy an authentic Japanese culture experience in a setting with sophisticated interior decoration maintained over 100 years.

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Premium matcha green tea powder supplied by a long-established tea shop in Kyoto

We use premium matcha green tea powder with less bitterness and a pleasant aftertaste for the tea ceremony experience. This matcha will be enjoyed by those who have never tasted matcha and also satisfy foodies.

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Traditional Japanese confectionery

Artistically presented traditional Japanese sweets are plant-based and express the beauty of the four seasons of Japan.

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Learn how to prepare a bowl of matcha.

Your experience will start with scooping a spoonful of matcha powder from the Natsume container and putting it in your matcha bowl.

PLAN

Tea Ceremony and Matcha Preparation Experience

Group lessons

6,000yen/1per
Maximum 12 People

Private Lesson

Preparing

45-minute lesson
Recommended for 7-year-old or older
If you wish to join a lesson with a child aged 6 or younger, please book a private lesson.

Maximum 9 People
*If you are a group of 10 people or more, please contact us.
Tea ceremony lessons will be provided in Japanese or English.

Booking

Flow of Tea Ceremony Experience

① Guide you to the tea house

Our staff member guides you to the tea house and then explains the Tea Ceremony Experience.

② Explanation on Japanese tea ceremony and traditional Japanese garden

The history of Japanese tea ceremony is explained on the theme of Toyotomi Hideyoshi who had a connection to our Japanese garden and Sen no Rikyu who promulgated Japanese tea ceremony.

③ Master's demonstration and matcha preparation experience

Tea master demonstrates the art of tea preparation in a traditional manner.Enjoy the tranquillity and the beauty of Japanese garden while observing the master’s preparation.You will learn how to prepare a bowl of matcha. Tips about preparing delicious matcha at home will be provided.

④ Taste a bowl of matcha

Enjoy traditional Japanese fresh sweets and the taste of carefully selected matcha powder.
Take photos of you with the Japanese garden behind before the lesson ends.

FAQ

Can I participate in a tea ceremony lesson with my child?

Yes, you can if you pay the fee also for your child. If you wish to join a lesson with a child aged 6 or younger, please book a private lesson.

How much is the fee?

The group lesson fee is 4,960 yen per person.

Can I make a reservation?

Please book your lesson on our booking form or social media pages.

Can I change the time of or cancel my booking?

Yes, you can. Check the cancellation policy of the booking site you used. If you wish to change the time of your lesson, please contact us by 17:00 on the day before your lesson using our contact form.

Can I make a same day booking?

Yes, you can. Please book your lesson on our booking form.

Please tell me maximum number of people in a lesson.

Maximum 9 People. If you are a group of 10 people or more, please contact us separately.

Experience an authentic japanese tea ceremony with a pristigious garden view