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.
Private Tea Ceremonies
West Kyoto
Garden Teahouse
North West Kyoto: close to Ryoan-ji, Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion), Ninna-ji, and Myoshin-ji.
from 15,000 yen per person
for ages 4 years old and up
Wheelchair accessible
Kimono rental is not available
East Kyoto
Flower Teahouse
East Kyoto: close to Kiyomizu-dera, Maruyama Park, Yasaka-jinja, Gion, and the city centre.
from 8,000 yen per person
for ages 4 years old and up
All Day Kimono Rental +6,000 yen per person
Flower Annex
East Kyoto (next door to Flower Teahouse): close to Kiyomizu-dera, Maruyama Park, Yasaka-jinja, Gion, and the city centre.
from 10,000 yen per person
for ages 4 years old and up
All Day Kimono Rental +6,000 yen per person
Shared & Group Tea Ceremonies
East Kyoto only
Flower Teahouse
East Kyoto: close to Kiyomizu-dera, Maruyama Park, Yasaka-jinja, Gion, and the city centre.
adults from 4,000 yen per person
children 7-12 years old from 2,500 yen
for ages 6 year old and up
All Day Kimono Rental +6,000 yen per person
Flower Annex
East Kyoto (next door to Flower Teahouse: close to Kiyomizu-dera, Maruyama Park, Yasaka-jinja, Gion, and the city centre.
for groups of 9 - 20 people
from 4,000 yen per person
for ages 4 year old and up
All Day Kimono Rental +6,000 yen per person
Location Information
Garden Teahouse
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.
Garden Teahouse is our West Kyoto location.
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 59・JR 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
Flower, Annex & Kimono
Flower Teahouse, Flower Annex and Camellia Kimono Studio are 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.
Flower Teahouse and Flower Annex are our East Kyoto location.
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
A 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 12 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.
Here are Camellia we believe in the transformative power of the tea ceremony, and the important lessons it teaches us about peace of mind, tolerance, equality, and inclusivity.
By valuing and celebrating the spirit of tea ceremony, 'Wa Kei Sei Jaku' (和敬清寂), we hope to connect with and inspire people from all over the world.
The kettle’s always on at Camellia, so come and join us for tea.
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