Our venues are located along Gojo Street, the main road. Please take the outdoor staircase along Gojo Street or follow the signs for guidance.You will find a signboard at the building entrance displaying the logo "An an".
Description
Welcome to the wonderful world of Tea!
In the Tea ceremony experience, you can make your own Matcha and enjoy it casually after a brief lecture.
You can also take photos in the tatami room!
How about having a cup of Matcha while sightseeing in Kyoto?
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You can enjoy Matcha casually.
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We use single-origin special Matcha.
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Comes with Japanese sweets called "Ohigashi"!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
11:35 AM, 2:05 PM, and 4:35 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 22
Adult (ages 2+)
$8
Out at sunset: the 4:35 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:01 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
A set of tools and materials necessary for the experience
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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How it compares in Kyoto
Starting price $8 is 89% below the typical $76 for tours of similar length in Kyoto
Excurgo comparison of 1,631 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Tea Ceremony Experience (includes Matcha grinding demonstration) lasts about 30 min.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $8 per person for this Kyoto experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:35 AM, 2:05 PM, and 4:35 PM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Our venues are located along Gojo Street, the main road. Please take the outdoor staircase along Gojo Street or follow the signs for guidance. You will find a signboard at the building entrance displaying the logo "An an". Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in JA.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 40 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 1.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by 日本文化体験 庵an京都.
Reviews(1)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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mariu40
December 26, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Make sure to double check the experience that you are booking. Not a traditional japanese tea ceremony experience here
This tour was booked by our group's tour guide and advertised as a "traditional tea ceremony and Maiko meet" so you can imagine that we were completely disappointed by the experience. Reflecting on it, I believe the ones to blame for this tourist trap experience is our tour company Tripstogo. It took the instructor about 5 minutes to explain how to mix the tea and then you are on your way, no traditional tea ceremony, nothing. just a room with plastic tables. Very disappointing experience, we really wanted to experience a real tea ceremony, not this
