KYOTO: Private Tea Ceremony in Hidden Townhouse (Kid-Friendly)
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⭕️ WOM – Way of Matcha ⭕️ Way of Matcha offers a private tea ceremony experience in a real, lived-in Kyoto machiya, not a tourist facility but a quiet home where everyday life continues. Because the space is completely private, families with children are very welcome. With no other guests, even small children can join comfortably and safely, allowing you to relax and enjoy the experience at your own pace, just like being invited into a local Kyoto home. You will learn about matcha step by step: watch a short film about tea fields, grind tea leaves with a traditional stone mill, and observe a calm, authentic tea ceremony. You will also whisk your own matcha using real tea utensils and enjoy it fresh. This experience offers a peaceful, personal moment in Kyoto — warm, authentic, and free from crowds.
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Wonderful guide May in a lovely space. We really enjoyed coming to the house and learning about matcha with a private ceremony. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the private tea ceremony with May and felt welcomed in our traditional house. It means a lot to know you enjoyed learning about matcha, and we hope to welcome you back to Kyoto again someday! 🍵✨
We are so glad that we booked this private tea ceremony with Sachi! We were concerned about finding the location but there were signs to lead us to the correct place. After being warmly greeted by Sachi, the experience itself began with learning about the history and process before getting to observe the tea ceremony from Sachi and experience it ourselves. It was both educational and engaging. This was a highlight of our trip and we want to thank Sachi for making it such a lovely experience!
Thank you for choosing to share this special experience with us! We’re so happy the signs helped you find us with ease, and that Sachi made you feel welcome from the moment you arrived. It’s wonderful to hear that learning the history behind the tea ceremony made the hands-on experience even more meaningful. Thank you for your kind words, we’ll be sure to share them with Sachi!
Really lovely experience. Very informative and relaxing. Our host made us feel very welcome. She was very friendly, excellent at her job!
Was so sweet and private! They don’t make you rent anything before and you get wear their robes. We loved learning about matcha and the Polaroid they gave you is a great keepsake. It’s a small room so it was perfect for my husband and I and the instructor. A good break from walking!
We truly enjoyed this experience. The entire place was reserved just for us, which made it feel incredibly exclusive and gave us the warm sensation of being in a home. The hosts ,that speaks perfect English, were exceptionally kind and our child felt very comfortable. It was a lovely experience with the family. We highly recommend it.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you felt at home and enjoyed the private experience. It makes us especially happy to know your child felt comfortable too. We’re so glad your family had such a lovely time with us!
A real hidden gem. Wonderful host and a lovely personal experience that we (family of 4) all really enjoyed. Thank you Kumi!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re truly happy to hear that your whole family enjoyed the experience together. Kumi will also be very happy to hear your kind words! Thank you again for visiting our little hidden gem in Kyoto, and we hope to welcome you all again som
Excellent private ceremony!!! matcha is delicious and the guest is friendly! and so matcha knowledge. It is kid friendly! and elegant atmoshoehere
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We truly appreciate your kind words, and we hope you have been doing well since your visit to Kyoto 😊 We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the matcha ceremony, the atmosphere, and the family friendly experience. We hope the memories of your time with us still bring a smile to you and your family. Hope to see you again someday!
Great experience, Yuki was very polite, friendly and informative. Would highly recommend to anyone seeking a personalised Japanese cultural experience
I experienced the tea ceremony. They welcome you to the neighborhood, so you won't even get lost in the location of the store. It was a private space with a stylish interior and exterior feel, so I was able to enjoy a luxurious time. The finished matcha tasted delicious, too.
It was my first experience of the tea ceremony and it was a very pleasant time. Even for the first time, they taught me carefully, and the time I spent making tea in a quiet space allowed me to concentrate so much that I would forget my daily life! I felt it was such a wonderful experience and I want to join it again!
