Flower Teahouse: General Information

A Tea Ceremony Experience is one of the best ways to first experience a tea ceremony in Japan. Although shorter than a typical gathering, during your time with us you’ll enjoy an authentic performance and master the basics in preparing your own matcha.

For those who would like to dress in kimono for their ceremony, we have a kimono studio attached to the teahouse with a dedicated team. Reservations for kimono rental can be made at the same time as booking your tea ceremony.

Flower Teahouse is located at the end of a private alleyway in a residential zone. To maintain the privacy of our neighbours (and control the flow of people) our team will check that you have a reservation when you enter the alley.

From April Kyoto began to restrict access to certain streets in the Gion area to tourists. We are not affected by these changes, but we need to try as much as possible to make sure our neighbours are not bothered by our business.

Opening Hours / Guest Numbers

  • Each session is 45 minutes.

  • Sessions run on the hour:

10am ・ 11am ・ 12pm・ 13pm ・ 14pm ・ 15pm ・ 16pm ・ 17pm

  • We are open every day of the year.

  • Flower Teahouse has two tearooms: the larger room hosts 8 guests for shared tea ceremony, the smaller hosts 6 guests for private tea ceremonies.

  • For groups numbering between 9-14 people we can reserve both tea rooms.

  • If your group numbers more than 14 people please get in touch contact@camelliakyoto.com

Accessibility / Mobility

  • Chairs and tables are available upon request.

  • The tea rooms are located upstairs. If you have any mobility issues or are in a wheelchair please email us so that we can discuss alternative arrangements.

  • Our Garden Teahouse is wheelchair accessible.

Shared Tea Ceremonies

  • Adult: 4,000 yen per person (off peak) / 5,000 yen per person (March, April, October, November and the New Year period).

  • Children (ages 6-12): 2,500 yen per person (off peak) / 3,000 yen per person (March, April, October, November and the New Year period).

  • Shared tea ceremonies are for ages 6 and up.

  • All prices include tax.

  • Our shared tearoom hosts a maximum of 8 people.

Private Tea Ceremonies

  • Private tea ceremonies are hosted in a private tea room.

  • 8,000 yen per person (4 years old+) during off peak / 10,000 yen per person (March, April, October, November and the New Year period).

  • 15,000 yen for a single person tea ceremony (off peak) / 17,000 yen per person (March, April, October, November and the New Year period).

  • Private tea ceremonies are for ages 4 and up.

  • Our private tearoom hosts a maximum of 6 people.

  • Kimono dressing is available for all tea ceremonies at Flower Teahouse.

  • You can reserve kimono rental at the same time as booking your tea ceremony.

2026 Prices

  • There will be no changes to prices at Flower Teahouse for 2026. Prices for shared tea ceremonies, private tea ceremonies, and kimono rental will remain the same for next year.

Where can I book if I am traveling with children?

Flower Teahouse:

  • Shared tea ceremonies are for 6 years old and up.

  • Private tea ceremonies are for 4 years old and up.

  • We cannot host children 3 years old and under.

Garden Teahouse:

  • Tea ceremonies are for 4 years old and up.

  • We cannot host children 3 years old and under.

Kimono Rental:

  • We have kimono for all ages and all sizes. Please get in touch so we can discuss options for families.

Dietary Requirements

  • All our sweets are vegan, gluten free and nut free.

  • If you have any allergy concerns please let us know in the ‘Notes’ section on the checkout page.

General Notes / Languages

  • The price of the experience includes a tea ceremony performance, a traditional tea sweet, and the opportunity to make your own bowl of matcha.

  • It is ok take photos throughout the shared tea ceremony experience, but please turn off the flash and respect the privacy of other guests. No videos please.

  • Tea ceremonies at Camellia are performed in English.

  • If you intend to bring a translator we ask that you book a private tea ceremony. Translators and guides can join private tea ceremonies free of charge.

  • If you have any language requests or concerns, do not hesitate to get in touch.

Notes for Guides at Flower Teahouse

  • Guides accompanying guests for shared tea ceremony can wait in the waiting room at Flower Teahouse.

  • If guides are acting as translators for private tea ceremony guests then they will join the entire experience.

  • For guides that are not translating for private tea ceremony guests, due to limited space we ask that they wait in the waiting room.

  • Our team will prepare tea and refreshments for guides while they wait.

  • ガイドさんは、グループ茶道体験にはご参加いただけません。

  • プライベート茶道体験をご予約されたお客様が、英語以外の言語への通訳を希望される場合は無料にて同席いただけます。

  • 通訳されない場合は、待合室でお待ちくださいませ。お抹茶とお菓子をご提供いたします。

Should Guests Reserve in Advance?

  • We recommend you make a reservation or call in advance, especially during popular seasons (it is especially busy during cherry blossom season and for autumn colours) or if you are a big group.

  • If you happen to be close to our teahouse, but don’t have a booking, please feel free to check availability with our staff.

Groups

  • If you have a group of more than 6 people for a private tea ceremony, or more than 8 people for shared tea ceremony then please get in contact so we can discuss the price of the tea room or teahouse with you.

  • Arrangements for large group bookings can be made by email. The team will check availability, discuss pricing, confirm the booking and then arrange an invoice for payment to be sent.

    contact@camelliakyoto.com

Guest Code of Conduct

At the heart of tea ceremony is a message about the importance of respect and equality, qualities that we are committed to here at Camellia.

In order to provide a safe, comfortable, inclusive and enjoyable experience, we ask that guests conduct themselves in a kind and respectful manner to one another and to our staff, in accordance with this code of conduct. We thank you for your understanding.

Unacceptable behavior includes (but is not limited to):

  • Harassment, including unwelcome or hostile behavior, physical contact or sexual attention

  • Verbal harassment, such as unwelcome comments, jokes, slurs, or negative stereotyping

  • Threatening or intimidating acts (directed at staff or other guests)

  • Any form of discrimination

  • Foul or abusive language, or obscene gestures

  • Physical abuse, fighting or making threatening remarks or gestures

  • Any actions which interfere with the experience of other guests or leads to disruption of the event (i.e. misuse of personal items, throwing of objects, trespassing in restricted areas)

  • Any behaviors not mentioned which make our staff feel uncomfortable

Violation of this Code of Conduct may result in removal from, or refusal of admission to, event premises, without a refund or other compensation.