Camellia Tea Ceremony

Join us for an authentic tea ceremony with a personal touch.

Step inside a traditional machiya to experience the refined world of matcha.

Tea ceremony is a window into the heart of Japanese culture, drawing together many arts into a single place for guests to enjoy a unique moment together.

Enjoy seasonal sweets, refreshing tea, and before you leave try mastering the basics of tea making, guided by an expert instructor.


Flower Teahouse

East Kyoto

Flower Teahouse is located in the historical preservation neighbourhood of Ninenzaka, heart of Kyoto’s famous Higashiyama district.

We’re a short walk from the temples of Kiyomizu-dera, Kodai-ji and Chion-in, Maruyama Park, Yasaka-jinja shrine, and the geisha district of Gion.

Our kimono studio is attached to the teahouse, and rental can be arranged when making your booking.


Shared Tea Ceremony

  • 3,500 yen per person for Shared Tea ceremony

  • 2,000 yen for children 7-12 (children under 6 free)

  • Kimono Rental +5,000 yen per person (from 3 years old)

  • All prices include tax.

45 minutes

  • (Every day of the year)

  • 10am・11am・12pm・1pm・2pm・ 3pm ・4pm・5pm

  • Prices in peak seasons may differ to those above

Private Tea Ceremony

  • 7,000 yen per person for Private Tea Ceremony

  • 11,000 yen for 1 person Private Tea Ceremony

  • Kimono Rental +5,000 yen per person (from 3 years old)

  • All prices include tax.

45 minutes

  • (Every day of the year)

  • 10am・11am・12pm・1pm・2pm・ 3pm ・4pm・5pm

  • Prices in peak seasons may differ to those above

 

Flower Teahouse Information:

  • Address:

    349-12 Masuya-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0826

    〒605-0826 京都府京都市東山区桝屋町349番12

  • Closest Bus Stops:

    Higashiyama Yasui Bus Stop (Bus 86 206)

    Kiyomizu-michi Bus Stop (Bus 206・100)

  • Closest Train Stations:

    Gion-Shijo Station: Keihan Line

    Higashiyama Station: Tozai Subway Line

  • Nearby Attractions:

    Kiyomizu-dera temple・Yasaka Pagoda・Kodai-ji temple・Gion・ Maruyama Park・Yasaka-jinja shrine・Chion-in temple


Garden Teahouse

West Kyoto

Garden Teahouse sits amongst stunning gardens in a traditional, 100 year old house.

We are located a minute’s walk from the main gate of Ryoan-ji, one of Kyoto’s most popular destinations. The zen temple is famed for its rock garden, the most renowned of its kind in the world.

Private Tea Ceremony

  • 9,000 yen per person for Private Tea Ceremony

  • 14,000 yen for 1 person Private Tea Ceremony

  • Kimono rental is not available at this location.

  • All prices include tax.


50 minutes

  • (We are closed on Sundays)

  • 11am・1pm・3pm・5pm

  • Prices in peak seasons may differ to those above

Introducing Extra Sessions at Garden Teahouse…

  • 11,000 yen per person for Private Tea Ceremony

  • 17,000 yen for 1 person Private Tea Ceremony

  • All prices include tax.

  • Kimono rental is not available at this location.

  • 10am・12pm・2pm (we are closed on Sundays)

  • 50 minute sessions

  • Prices in peak seasons may differ to those above

 

Garden Teahouse Information:

  • Address:

    18 Ryoanji Ikenoshita-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 616-8003

    〒616-8003 京都市右京区龍安寺池ノ下町18番地

  • Closest Bus Stops:

    Ryoanji-mae Bus Stop (Bus 59JR Bus)

    JR Bus (Kyoto Station to Shuzan line)

    Myoshinji Kitamon-mae Bus Stop (Bus 26)

  • Closest Train Station:

    Ryoanji Station: Keifuku Randen Tram Line

  • Nearby Attractions:

    Ryoan-ji temple・Ninna-ji temple・Myoshin-ji temple・Kinkaku-ji ‘The Golden Pavilion’・Kitano Tenmangu shrine・Hirano-jinja shrine


Camellia prides itself on its customer service, friendly team and authentic experience. We want every ceremony to be a memory guests can cherish.
If you ever have any feedback we would love to hear from you.
— Atsuko Mori (Director)

Message from our Director…

The warmest of greetings from Kyoto.

My name is Atsuko Mori, and I’m the Director of Camellia Tea Ceremony.

For over 10 years I have dedicated myself to spreading the joy of tea ceremony to foreign visitors to Kyoto.

I established Camellia by myself in the spring of 2014, opening a small tearoom on Ninenzaka. Two years later we moved to a larger machiya, and at this time were also invited to become caretaker of another property close to Ryoan-ji in order to preserve the old house and promote Kyoto’s culture to a wider audience.

Like many small businesses during the pandemic, the last couple of years have been exceptionally challenging, but your support has given us the encouragement we needed to get through it safely and in good spirits.

The kettle’s always on at Camellia, so come and join us for tea.


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