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title: Tea Ceremony & Matcha in Kyoto
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Kyoto
country: Japan
tours: 11
price_from_eur: 93
reviews_total: 4210
as_of: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-tea-ceremony/
---

# Tea Ceremony & Matcha in Kyoto

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Tea Ceremony & Matcha in Kyoto: 11 tours, all from the 123 we kept after screening every one of the 1,702 tours Viator lists for Kyoto, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers.

## All 11 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/private-tea-ceremony-and-sake-tasting-in-kyoto-samurai-house/?format=md) | Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences, Private Tours | €104 per person | 5.0 (191) | 1h | daily exc Sun 11:00–17:00 | private · up to 30 · instant · en/it |
| 2 | [Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-tea-ceremony-with-tea-master-at-home/?format=md) | Private Tours | €93 per person | 5.0 (65) | 1h | Mon Tue Thu Fri Sun 09:30–16:00 | private · up to 4 · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 3 | [Maiko Dance and Tea Ceremony on a Noh Stage in Kyoto](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/maiko-dance-and-tea-ceremony-on-a-noh-stage-in-kyoto/?format=md) | Geisha & Gion Tours | €127 per person | 4.99 (79) | 1h 30m | daily 10:30–15:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 4 | [Matcha Grinding Experience and Walking Tour in Uji Kyoto](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/matcha-grinding-experience-and-walking-tour-in-uji-kyoto/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours, Day Trips from Kyoto | €115 per person | 5.0 (34) | 4h | daily exc Mon 09:30 | up to 6 per booking · en |
| 5 | [Stunning Private Tea Ceremony: Camellia Garden Teahouse](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/stunning-private-tea-ceremony-camellia-garden-teahouse/?format=md) | Private Tours | €104 per person | 5.0 (31) | 1h | daily 10:00–17:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · en |
| 6 | [Private Kyoto Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Emika's Home](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/private-kyoto-cooking-class-tea-ceremony-in-emika-s-home/?format=md) | Cooking Classes, Private Tours | €100 per person | 4.98 (88) | 3h | daily 11:30–17:00 | private · up to 4 · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 7 | [Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience: Matcha, Calligraphy, Photoshoot](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-samurai-armor-experience-matcha-calligraphy-photoshoot/?format=md) | Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences, Photoshoots & Kimono Experiences | €96 per person | 4.97 (542) | 1h 30m | daily 09:00–16:00 | up to 11 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 8 | [Scenic Green Tea Fields of Hidden Kyoto & Local Tea Exp (Private)](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/scenic-green-tea-fields-of-hidden-kyoto-local-tea-exp-private/?format=md) | Private Tours | €226 per group/vehicle | 4.98 (54) | 5h 30m | daily 11:00–13:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/ja |
| 9 | [Kyoto Temple Geisha or Maiko Dance, Zen Garden & Tea Experience](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-temple-geisha-or-maiko-dance-zen-garden-tea-experience/?format=md) | Geisha & Gion Tours, Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences | €133 per person | 4.95 (134) | 1h 30m | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 14:00–15:30 | up to 9 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 10 | [World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/world-heritage-kyoto-nara-uji-authentic-matcha-experience/?format=md) | Nara Day Trips, Day Trips from Kyoto | €113 per person | 4.93 (2933) | 8h 30m | daily 07:50 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de/it +2 |
| 11 | [Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Professional Photoshoot in Kyoto](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/tea-ceremony-with-kimono-and-professional-photoshoot-in-kyoto/?format=md) | Photoshoots & Kimono Experiences | €115 per person | 4.81 (59) | 1h 45m | Mon Tue Thu Fri 12:00–14:30 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |

## Why each made the list

- **Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House** — A private tour for your party pairs a tea ceremony and sake tasting with sole use of a samurai house. Organic matcha from Uji is included; the experience is not recommended for guests weighing one hundred and twenty kilograms or more. 5 from 191 reviews at €104 per person for 1h.
- **Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home** — Prepare Uji matcha with a tea master in a traditional Kyoto home during a private session for your party. Two bowls of matcha, seasonal wagashi and a tea booklet are included; guests must be fourteen or older and wear socks. 5 from 65 reviews at €93 per person for 1h.
- **Maiko Dance and Tea Ceremony on a Noh Stage in Kyoto** — A private experience for your party pairs two Maiko dances on a Noh stage with a tea ceremony and parlor games. Matcha, sweets, an interpreter and a handkerchief are included; private transport is excluded. 4.99 from 79 reviews at €127 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Matcha Grinding Experience and Walking Tour in Uji Kyoto** — Grind tea leaves into matcha and drink what you make on a walking tour of Uji with a visit to Byodo-in Temple. The class, temple admission and Japanese snacks or ice cream are included; hotel pickup is excluded. 5 from 34 reviews at €115 per person for 4h.
- **Stunning Private Tea Ceremony: Camellia Garden Teahouse** — Make your own bowl of Matcha in a traditional Japanese house set among gardens, with a private tea ceremony for your party. Tea bowls, scoops and whisks are provided; kimono rental is unavailable here. 5 from 31 reviews at €104 per person for 1h.
- **Private Kyoto Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Emika's Home** — A private cooking class for your party covers sushi or Obanzai dishes and homemade miso soup in a Kyoto home. The meal, tea ceremony and beer or sake are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.98 from 88 reviews at €100 per person for 3h.
- **Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience: Matcha, Calligraphy, Photoshoot** — Make a calligraphy war fan and wear samurai armor for a march and photoshoot at Sanjo Riverbank. Armor fitting, matcha and sweets are included, and you keep the fan and tabi socks; there is no storage for large suitcases. 4.97 from 542 reviews at €96 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Scenic Green Tea Fields of Hidden Kyoto & Local Tea Exp (Private)** — Explore Wazuka's tea fields and cafes supplied by local farmers on a private tour for your party. An air-conditioned vehicle, fuel and flexible pickup and drop-off are included; tea costs extra, stairs are involved and it is priced per group. 4.98 from 54 reviews at €226 per group/vehicle for 5h 30m.
- **Kyoto Temple Geisha or Maiko Dance, Zen Garden & Tea Experience** — A temple visit pairs a geisha or maiko dance with sand raking in a dry landscape garden. Green tea, sweets, a commemorative photo and guided commentary are included; the tea and sweets menu cannot be changed. 4.95 from 134 reviews at €133 per person for 1h 30m.
- **World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience** — Combine Todaiji Temple, Nara Park and Kasuga Taisha Shrine with matcha making in Uji. Coach transport, the tea session and Byodoin Temple admission are included; lunch is optional and there is no hotel pickup. 4.93 from 2933 reviews at €113 per person for 8h 30m.
- **Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Professional Photoshoot in Kyoto** — Combine kimono dressing, a tea ceremony and a professional photoshoot at your choice of the Gion or Nishiki Market location. Matcha and three digital photos sent by email are included; children under five cannot join. 4.81 from 59 reviews at €115 per person for 1h 45m.

## Other collections in Kyoto

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/private-tours-kyoto/?format=md) — 60 tours
- [Sightseeing & City Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-sightseeing-tours/?format=md) — 36 tours
- [Day Trips from Kyoto](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/day-trips-from-kyoto/?format=md) — 21 tours
- [Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-samurai-culture/?format=md) — 17 tours
- [Nara Day Trips](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/nara-day-trips-from-kyoto/?format=md) — 15 tours
- [Geisha & Gion Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-geisha-gion-tours/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Bike & E-Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-bike-tours/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Food & Night Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-food-tours/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Arashiyama & Bamboo Forest Tours](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/arashiyama-tours/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Photoshoots & Kimono Experiences](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-photoshoots/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Cooking Classes](https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-cooking-classes/?format=md) — 4 tours

## FAQ

**How many tea ceremony & matcha tours in Kyoto are available on Guidekin?**

11 tea ceremony & matcha tours are available for booking in Kyoto on Guidekin. The top-rated is Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House with 5/5 from 191 reviews.

**How much do tea ceremony & matcha tours in Kyoto cost?**

Prices range from €93 to €133 per person. The most affordable option is Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home at €93. The premium choice is Kyoto Temple Geisha or Maiko Dance, Zen Garden & Tea Experience at €133.

**What are the best tea ceremony & matcha tours in Kyoto?**

Based on 4210 traveler reviews across 11 tours, Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 5/5 (191 reviews).

**How long do tea ceremony & matcha tours in Kyoto last?**

Duration ranges from 1h to 8h 30m. The shortest is Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home at 1h. The longest is World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience at 8h 30m.

**How do I book tea ceremony & matcha tours in Kyoto on Guidekin?**

Browse 11 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most tea ceremony & matcha tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


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