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Stunning Private Tea Ceremony: Camellia Garden Teahouse

5.0 · 31 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Kyoto Operated by Camellia Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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.

In our comparison: #5 of 11 in Tea Ceremony & Matcha, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Garden Teahouse - Extra TimesThe page price€104 for 2+ people
Stunning Private Tea Ceremony: Camellia Garden Teahouse€104 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Included and not included

  • Tea bowls, tea scoops and tea whisks are provided so that guests can make their own bowls of Matcha.
  • Kimono rental (not available at this location)

Reviews

5.0
31 ratings
Tripadvisor 19 · Viator 12

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 31 of 31

Star breakdown of all 31 ratings

5 stars
31 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Camellia Garden is located across the road from Ryoan-ji temple. The Ryoan-ji Mae Bus Stop (Bus 59) drops passengers beside a small path that leads slightly downhill to a residential street. We are the first house you can see on your right (surrounded by a high wall).
Departure
10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 17:00 daily; scheduled through April 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Camellia; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Tea Ceremony & Matcha

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 11€1041h5.0 (31)private
Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House€1041h5.0 (191)private
Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home€931h5.0 (65)private
Maiko Dance and Tea Ceremony on a Noh Stage in Kyoto€1271h 30m4.99 (79)private

Ranked #5 of 11 in Tea Ceremony & Matcha by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €93 to €133, median €109; typical length 1h 30m. 6 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 11 Tea Ceremony & Matcha

From €104 per adult · Garden Teahouse - Extra Times