--- title: "Stunning Private Tea Ceremony: Camellia Garden Teahouse" lang: en type: tour city: Kyoto country: Japan price: 104 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 31 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 11 (Tea Ceremony & Matcha) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/stunning-private-tea-ceremony-camellia-garden-teahouse/ --- # Stunning Private Tea Ceremony: Camellia Garden Teahouse **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 (table below). ## Overview Camellia Garden’s striking surroundings make ours one of the most beautiful locations to experience tea ceremony in Kyoto. The traditional Japanese house, which sits amongst stunning gardens, is now 100 years old. Once a private property, providing tea ceremonies is a way to preserve this important house and give visitors a taste of authentic Kyoto. Located close to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Ryoan-ji, Ninna-ji and Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion), we offer an accessible experience that offers an oasis of calm and complete privacy for guests. We look forward to welcoming you for a unique, personal and unforgettable experience. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Camellia Garden is located across the… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 7 start times: between 10:00 and 17:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €104 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Camellia - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 5.0 from 31 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 31 of 31. - 5 stars: 31 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Garden Teahouse - Extra Times | €104 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Stunning Private Tea Ceremony: Camellia Garden Teahouse | €104 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | ## What's included - Tea bowls, tea scoops and tea whisks are provided so that guests can make their own bowls of Matcha. ## Not included - Kimono rental (not available at this location) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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). Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible ## Compared with other Tea Ceremony & Matcha | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 11** | €104 | 1h | 5.0 (31) | private | | [Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House](/japan/kyoto/tours/private-tea-ceremony-and-sake-tasting-in-kyoto-samurai-house/?format=md) | €104 | 1h | 5.0 (191) | private | | [Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-tea-ceremony-with-tea-master-at-home/?format=md) | €93 | 1h | 5.0 (65) | private | | [Maiko Dance and Tea Ceremony on a Noh Stage in Kyoto](/japan/kyoto/tours/maiko-dance-and-tea-ceremony-on-a-noh-stage-in-kyoto/?format=md) | €127 | 1h 30m | 4.99 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-tea-ceremony/?format=md ## More in Kyoto - All Kyoto tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/stunning-private-tea-ceremony-camellia-garden-teahouse/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/?format=md