Naomi teaches you how to prepare tea in her wonderful home. An oasis of peace in Kyoto!
Naomi welcomed us into her home to immediately convey calm and serenity. With grace and skill, she explained all the steps of the tea ceremony after dressing us in traditional kimonos. Next, we took turns preparing the tea, and finally, we enjoyed it together with traditional sweets.
An authentic experience, and in hindsight, I would say 'necessary' during our visit to Kyoto!
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the experience and learned about the art of tea. I truly love sharing that mindful moment when guests step into the tea master's position to prepare their own matcha. It brings me so much joy to know that this became one of your unforgettable memories in Kyoto!
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John_C
May 20, 2026
Authentic, Thoughtful, Serene
This experience was calming after all of the hustle and bustle of navigating public transportation all trip. Naomi was very knowledgeable and answered our questions thoroughly. The kimono I wore was beautiful. Make sure you arrive at the earlier time if you rent the kimono. I made the mistake of letting it slip my mind and arrived close to the tea ceremony time; however, Naomi worked diligently and still squeezed in the dress up and photo experience for me. I could not be more grateful. Overall, I 100% recommend this experience because it felt authentic and thoughtful rather than flashy and touristy.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for such a thoughtful review! It means the world to me that you felt the authentic and mindful spirit of our experience. Even though the schedule was tight, I was happy to see your beautiful smile in the kimono. I’m thrilled that you could recharge your energy here after a busy journey!
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finns782
April 30, 2026
The hostess was a very pleasant person and she did it really well. We had a fantastic experience. Much better than
The hostess was a very pleasant person and she did it really well. We had a fantastic experience. Much better than expected. Getting on a kimono was very exciting and much more comprehensive than we imagined.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your beautiful feedback! I’m delighted that you had a wonderful time beyond your expectations. Thank you for trying the kimono. I am so proud to hear you appreciated the detail and depth of the dressing process. It was a pleasure hosting you!
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Lisvet_C
April 19, 2026
Tea Time with Naomi was GREAT!
Naomi and her helper were amazing. From helping with the Kimono, to taking pictures and answering every question! Naomi was elegant during her presentation and tea ritual. She kindly answer my “so many questions”. I totally recommend this experience!
事業者からの返答
Thank you for such a lovely review! I absolutely loved answering your questions. Your curiosity gave me a wonderful opportunity to look at Japanese culture from a fresh perspective, and it was great practice for my English, too!
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Orlando_P
April 12, 2026
Wonderful and peaceful experience!
Naomi was very detailed explaining the meaning of every step and the history behind the original long ceremony. She helped us to take nice pictures. She is flexible and doesn’t put any pressure, making sure we enjoy the experience. We will recommend her to to our friends coming here next time.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! The reason I love the Japanese tea ceremony is that my tea master taught me without any pressure. I am truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and felt completely comfortable.
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Chris_B
April 12, 2026
Fantastic Tea Ceremony and beautiful garden
We were thrilled with the tea cermony we had with Naomi. The location is wonderful and quiet and on entering, you can see the lovely gardens around the property. We were dressed in our kimonos and then walked around the gardens for photos and quiet contemplation. The ceremony was explained very well and we got to first sample some of the matcha tea with the very tasty sweets before making our own. The ritual of it all is quite meditative and we were encouraged to focus on the task. It was a wonderfully rejuvenating experience and welcome down-time from Kyoto city and the touristic hustle and bustle. We would highly recommend this to anyone.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your beautiful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had a peaceful, rejuvenating time with us. It is wonderful that our quiet surroundings offered you a welcoming break from the busy city streets. Thank you.
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BruxellesCaroline
April 9, 2026
A unique experience
Welcome Charming. Authenticity, Japanese art of living.
Beautiful house
Right next to the beautiful temple of Ninna ji
Recommend without hesitation!
事業者からの返答
Thank you for joining the tea ceremony. We are glad you were interested in Japanese culture and enjoyed the best season of sakura in Ninna-ji Temple.
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Beth_G
March 19, 2026
Naomi was so welcoming...
Naomi was so welcoming and provided a wonderful experience of culture and tradition! We loved dressing in beautiful kimonos, taking pictures, and learning about matcha!
事業者からの返答
Thank you for attending the tea ceremony. We are happy you enjoyed the time and made wonderful memories dressing in kimonos.
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Ruslan_L
October 21, 2025
Tea Ceremony with Naomi
An amazing and serene experience. Naomi was so welcoming and knowledgeable. She made the experience memorable, serene, and enjoyable. The Matcha was high quality and delicious! The sweets were amazing, soft mochi with fruit and a small cookie.
The garden in the back was very serene and perfect for pictures.
Highly Recommended!
事業者からの返答
Thank you for joining the tea ceremony. The matcha is not famous brand but definitely high quality so I'm happy you tasted it. Also thank you for enjoying my recommend sweets! We're happy to be a part of your trip memories.
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Debbi_S
October 6, 2025
Matcha tea ceremony
Naomi is lovely and the ceremony is away from all of the chaos. Very nice! Delicious sweet treats as well.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for joining the tea ceremony. I'm happy you enjoyed the time in a calm and peaceful atmosphere. I'm glad you liked my recommend sweets too!!
