Stunning Private Tea Ceremony: Camellia Garden

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Kyoto at Camellia Garden Teahouse. Experience a private tea ceremony in a 100-year-old traditional Japanese house surrounded by stunning gardens.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tea Ceremony Camellia GARDEN - Explore the world of matcha and experience tea ceremony in a beautiful, 100 year old property surrounded by two traditional Japanese gardens.
    Located across the road from Ryoan-ji, our house has long been connected to this world famous temple, and our teahouse offers guest the utmost privacy, a moment of escape from…
What's Included
  • Tea-making equipment provided for guests to prepare their own Matcha.
What's Not Included
  • Kimono rental (not available at this location)
Additional Information

The breathtaking environs of Camellia Garden position it as one of the most visually appealing spots to partake in tea ceremony in Kyoto.
Our conventional Japanese residence, presently residing amidst magnificent greenery, has reached an age of 100 years. From being a private estate, its existence now strives to conserve the valuable edifice by offering…

Location
Tea Ceremony Camellia GARDEN
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).
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Molly
Oct 2, 2025
Elegant authentic tea ceremony - My husband and I came for the tea ceremony with Maki-san. I could tell she has studied and practiced the tea ceremony for a long time. Every movement was purposeful, with beauty peace respect and harmony shining thru each gesture. She taught us how to make having a morning cup of hot caffeine a mindful meditative practice which enhances your day and not slow you down. The beauty of the garden and the rooms add tranquility to the experience. I highly recommend.
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Chantal_r
Sep 20, 2025
Very nice experience - We really enjoyed this activity. It is not only a window on culture, but also a moment of calm, an invitation to live fully the present moment in calm and serenity. The young man who accompanied us for this experience (unfortunately I forgot his name, apologies) was just perfect. He really embodied the spirit of the ceremony. Good job!
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Allison
Sep 16, 2025
Zen and elegance in a teacup - Fabulous experience at the Camellia Garden Tea House, just a short walk from the beautiful Ryan-ji grounds. Our host, Norie, a 3rd generation tea ceremony practitioner, was the perfect guide for the skilled, contemplative practice of preparing, serving, and enjoying matcha. Her presentation was so elegant and generous. We came away with a better understanding of the art of this special tea and were appreciative of Norie’s patience and kindness with our questions. 10/10 recommend.
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Uwe_l
Jul 19, 2025
Beautiful and tranquil - Beautiful and enlightening tea ceremony. Our hostess was extremely polite, well spoken (in English), and well educated in performing the tea ceremony. I highly recommend the individual, rather than group, ceremony as it is very tranquil and feels more personal. My family truly enjoyed the demonstration and the instruction in making our own tea. Highly recommend this. The home and garden were beautiful.
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Linsshirl
Jul 16, 2025
Your family will enjoy a Personal Tea Ceremony! - Our hostess was so pleasant and calm. She was a joy to watch and gave us a personal experience. The location of the Garden tea room was a little far, but we enjoyed it!
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Kristy_c
Jul 6, 2025
Simply amazing! This was... - Simply amazing! This was such an incredible experience! Our tea practitioner was so knowledgeable! Definitely recommend!
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Francine_d
May 15, 2025
Excellent! - This personal tea ceremony experience was wonderful! We learned all about the ceremony first and then had a chance to make our own matcha tea! Our hosts were very informative and explained the ceremony well. The location was quiet and relaxing! We really enjoyed it!
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Feistycat
May 7, 2025
A memorable cultual moment - We had a wonderful experience at the tea house with our 12 & 17 year old kids. Our guide Norrie was excellent and taught us many things about the tea ceremony that we had not known. The ceremony itself was beautiful, knowing how much effort is put into every element of the ceremony and witnessing it was moving. Your guide choses a cup for each person attending which I thought was a lovely detail.
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Alan_d
Mar 9, 2025
Ceremonial Tea Experience. - A delightful experience learning to make matcha tea. We would totally recommend this tour and this location.
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Lulu_p
Jun 20, 2024
Amazing experience with delicious tea! - We had a really nice time learning about the history of tea in Japan and learning about the tea ceremony with Yumiko. She was very lovely and friendly and answered our many questions. Really enjoyed the tea and mochi that was provided as well, everything was delicious. Would highly recommend the experience to anyone.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).