Kyoto Chazen
A traditional Kyoto machiya-style building.
Guests are welcomed by highly skilled tea masters.
Immerse yourself in this rich experience of tea ceremony, the ultimate form of hospitality.
- Convenient location: 3-min. walk from Nijo-jo Castle
- A traditional Kyoto machiya-style building
- Large Japanese style room where up to 30 guests can experience tea ceremony together
- Authentic tea ceremony workshops hosted by highly skilled and experienced tea masters
- Languages: Japanese, English
We are currently accepting reservations only for groups of 15 or more guests.
If you are a non-tour traveler, please contact us to see if we can arrange a visit.
Tea Ceremony Workshop (for Tour Groups) Duration: Approx. 40 min.
Details of the Tea Ceremony Workshop（Available in English）
- 1. Explanation of tea ceremony
- 2. Tea preparation demonstration
- 3. Premium seasonal non-baked Japanese sweets
- 4. Matcha green tea
- 5. Q&A
- 6. Photograph session
Other
- Optional Item
- Hands-on tea preparation experience.
- Workshop Start Time
- Let us know your desired date and time.
Fee
- for tour groups
- 3,000 yen per person
- Hands-on tea preparation experience (Get a try at preparing a bowl of matcha green tea!)
- Additional 800 yen per person
Cancellation Fees
Cancellation 14 to 2 days before the workshop: 50%, The day before or the workshop day: 100% / Reduction in the number of participants 7 to 2 days before the workshop: 50%, The day before or the workshop day: 100%
Important Notes
(1) Accompanying persons, including guides and photographers
・Guides may enter free of charge, but accompanying guests will be charged the regular fee.
・Please let us know in advance if a photographer will accompany you.
Photographers will also be charged the regular fee.
Depending on the circumstances, including photography for commercial purposes, we may refuse entry to the photographer.
(2) Photography and video recording
・You are welcome to take photographs during the experience; however, video recording is prohibited.
Photography of the tea ceremony instructional video is also prohibited.
・Photography is permitted for personal use only. Photography for commercial purposes is prohibited.
Getting to Kyoto Chazen
Kyoto Chazen
Address: 485 Hashimoto-cho, Chukyo-ku, Kyoto
Approx. 2-min. walk from Nijo-jo Castle
We Offer Tea Ceremony Tools and Matcha Green Tea
- ◆We offer rigorously selected Kyoto Uji matcha green tea, tea ceremony tools including Kyo ware (also known as Kyoto ware), beginner’s tea preparation sets, and other tea-related items at reasonable prices.
