Teahouse Experience: Kiyomizu Sannenzaka's Hidden Gem

Experience Kyoto’s Kiyomizu Tea Ceremony, explore Jihei Ogawa’s garden, learn matcha making, and capture memories in a serene seasonal backdrop.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tea Ceremony SAKAGUCHIAN (茶道体験 阪口庵) - 1. Enter a tranquil tea room with a view of a stunning Japanese garden, showcasing the beauty of each season. 2. Experience the ancient art of the tea ceremony, guided by a master in a cozy, traditional setting. 3. Be captivated as the tea master elegantly performs each ritual, from purifying the utensils to…
What's Included
  • Wagashi (Traditional Japanese sweets)
  • 2 cups of matcha
  • Photo
What's Not Included
  • Kimono rental
  • Video Recording
Additional Information

Discover a hidden treasure in the historic Kiyomizu Sannenzaka area.
This esteemed teahouse is nestled within the renowned garden crafted by Jihei Ogawa VII, a leading landscape architect in Japan.
Upon entering this traditional haven, guests are guided through the captivating grounds, where each stone and plant narrates a story. Here, one can learn how…

Location
Tea ceremony SAKAGUCHIAN(茶道体験 阪口庵)
From Kiyomizu-Dera Temple:Walk straight for about 50 meters from Sannen-zaka and you will see a large gate on your right. After passing through the gate, turn left before the garden and walk about 10 meters to the entrance gate.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Matthew_b
Mar 24, 2025
Very informative and... - Very informative and beautiful tea ceremony! Our host was very informative and explained everything that would happen before the ceremony, then the tea master came in and performed the ceremony. Afterwards they held a q&a with the tea master and pictures with the beautiful garden!
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Juliet_h
Mar 21, 2025
Wonderful guide & great experience! - Such a great guide through the captivating tea ceremony, wonderfully relaxing in the beautiful setting too!
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Tamarabh6378sj
Mar 19, 2025
Highly recommended - Highly recommended!! Tea ceremony is something to live in Japan They teach you how to make tea and then you can taste a matcha
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Laurelb915
Mar 13, 2025
gorgeous view and informative guide - The view was gorgeous and the guide was very informative! The matcha was great and it was such a cool experience!! 10/10 would recommend
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Liz_k
Mar 13, 2025
Kyoto Tea Ceremony - Perfect Tea Ceremony! Hosts were very professional and friendly. Made the whole group feel at ease. Beautiful setting.
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Jorgedavid_f
Mar 13, 2025
A real zen experience - It was an authentic tea ceremony. They took their time to explain the ins and outs of doing it properly. We enjoyed it and we highly recommend it.
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David_g
Mar 12, 2025
Traditional Tea Ceremony - A very informative & enjoyable tea ceremony. It was explained well & the tea master showed amazing perfection in the ceremony process. Beautiful view of the garden. Not so easy to kneel or sit when your knees don't bend as well as they used too!
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Bimp_a2022
Mar 8, 2025
Amazing ceremony! - Very beautiful ceremony, the staff were also very accommodating as we were late but they managed to fit us into the next group. Would highlight recommend!
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Gregory_k
Mar 4, 2025
Fantastic experience to... - Fantastic experience to learn about the art of the tea ceremony. It was held in a beautiful room overlooking a zen garden. Highly recommend!
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_o8913yl
Mar 20, 2025
体験の価値あり - 丁寧な説明で価値のある時間を過ごしました。正座ができない人のために椅子があると、もっとリラックスして楽しめたと思います。 Thank you for the detailed explanation, it was a valuable experience. I think having chairs for those who can't sit in seiza would have made it more relaxing and enjoyable.
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