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Tea Ceremony in Japan: Prices per 45 Minutes and English

A tea ceremony in Japan costs a median of ¥3,731 per 45 minutes across 38 plans with a set length (operators' own prices, checked 17 and 18 October 2026). 21 of 44 plans are run in English, and 12 have chairs.

All 44 tea ceremony plans and prices

44 / 44 tea ceremony plans checked

PlanDetails
Kyoto1818 plans from 13 operators, median ¥4,125 per 45 minutes.
KotoShared session¥3,300¥3,30045 min

Koto: Shared sessionKyoto · Tea Ceremony Koto

¥3,300 an adult. 45 min, in English, chairs available.

Run in EnglishChairs availableKimono can be added

Adult
¥3,300
Child
¥2,500 for ages 6 to 12
Length
45 min
Per 45 minutes
¥3,300 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
Kimono
Can be added for ¥3,000 a person
Seating
Tatami room, with 5 chairs for guests who cannot sit on the floor
English
Taught in English by a qualified teacher
Age
Babies aged 0 to 2 cannot join the shared session
Booking
Book on a card payment page; questions by email

Prices from the operator's own page: Tea Ceremony Koto.

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KotoPrivate session¥7,700¥7,70045 min

Koto: Private sessionKyoto · Tea Ceremony Koto

¥7,700 an adult. 45 min, in English, chairs available.

Run in EnglishChairs availableKimono can be added

Adult
¥7,700
Child
¥4,500 under 13
Length
45 min
Per 45 minutes
¥7,700 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
On your own
One person pays ¥9,840
Kimono
Can be added for ¥3,000 a person
Seating
Tatami room, with 5 chairs for guests who cannot sit on the floor
English
Taught in English by a qualified teacher

Prices from the operator's own page: Tea Ceremony Koto.

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CamelliaShared, Flower Teahouse¥4,000From¥4,00045 min

Camellia: Shared, Flower TeahouseKyoto · Camellia Tea Ceremony

From ¥4,000 an adult. 45 min, in English, chairs available.

Run in EnglishChairs availableKimono can be added

Adult
From ¥4,000
Child
¥2,500 for ages 6 to 12 (¥3,000 in busy months)
Length
45 min
Per 45 minutes
¥4,000 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
English
Run in English
Busy months
¥5,000 in March, April, October, November and New Year
Kimono
Optional, ¥6,000 a person
Seating
A few chairs and tables on request; the tea rooms are upstairs
Booking
Changes by email; full refund up to 3 days before

Prices from the operator's own page: Camellia Tea Ceremony.

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CamelliaPrivate, Flower Teahouse¥8,000From¥8,00045 min

Camellia: Private, Flower TeahouseKyoto · Camellia Tea Ceremony

From ¥8,000 an adult. 45 min, in English, chairs available.

Run in EnglishChairs availableKimono can be added

Adult
From ¥8,000
Length
45 min
Per 45 minutes
¥8,000 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
English
Run in English
Busy months
¥10,000 a person in March, April, October, November and New Year
Kimono
Optional, ¥6,000 a person
Seating
A few chairs and tables on request; the tea rooms are upstairs

Prices from the operator's own page: Camellia Tea Ceremony.

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CamelliaPrivate, Garden Teahouse¥15,000From¥13,50050 min

Camellia: Private, Garden TeahouseKyoto · Camellia Tea Ceremony

From ¥15,000 an adult. 50 min, in English, chairs available.

Run in EnglishChairs availableNo kimono

Adult
From ¥15,000
Length
50 min
Per 45 minutes
¥13,500 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
English
Run in English
Group
Price per person for 2 or more; ¥18,000 in busy months
Seating
Tables and chairs for every guest, up to 10 people
Kimono
Not available at this teahouse

Prices from the operator's own page: Camellia Tea Ceremony.

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MAIKOYA NishikiShared, with kimono¥7,700From¥3,85090 min

MAIKOYA Nishiki: Shared, with kimonoKyoto · MAIKOYA

From ¥7,700 an adult. 90 min (with dressing), in English, chairs available, kimono included.

Run in EnglishChairs availableKimono included

Adult
From ¥7,700
Per 45 minutes
¥3,850 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
English
Run in English
Price
Changes by season and date; check the booking calendar
Length
About 90 minutes, including putting on the kimono
Kimono
Included; keep it until 6:00 PM the same day
Seating
Tatami room; chairs on request if free
Age
Children under 7 cannot join

Prices from the operator's own page: MAIKOYA.

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WAK JAPANShared session¥4,950¥3,71260 min

WAK JAPAN: Shared sessionKyoto · WAK JAPAN

¥4,950 an adult. 60 min, in English.

Run in English

Adult
¥4,950
Length
60 min
Per 45 minutes
¥3,712 (our calculation)
English
Run in English
Group
Price per person for 2 or more; one person pays ¥9,900
Age
Children under 12 cannot join
Booking
Book on the website and pay by card in advance
Cancelling
80% the day before, 100% on the day

Prices from the operator's own page: WAK JAPAN.

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WAK JAPANShared, with kimono¥12,100¥6,05090 min

WAK JAPAN: Shared, with kimonoKyoto · WAK JAPAN

¥12,100 an adult. 90 min, in English, kimono included.

Run in EnglishKimono included

Adult
¥12,100
Length
90 min
Per 45 minutes
¥6,050 (our calculation)
English
Run in English
Group
Price per person for 2 or more
Kimono
Choose one from their collection and wear it for the ceremony
Booking
Book on the website and pay by card in advance

Prices from the operator's own page: WAK JAPAN.

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Chado Research CenterTea seating at the museum¥1,000+ entry¥1,50030 min

Chado Research Center: Tea seating at the museumKyoto · Chado Research Center (Urasenke)

¥1,000 an adult plus entry. 30 min, chairs available.

Chairs available

Adult
¥1,000
Length
30 min
Per 45 minutes
¥1,500 (our calculation)
Also pay
Museum admission, which changes with each exhibition
Seating
Ryurei style: you sit on a chair at a table
When
Five sittings a day for 16 people each, only while an exhibition is on
Who
Only for visitors to the exhibition
Booking
Online or by phone by 15:00 the day before

Prices from the operator's own page: Chado Research Center (Urasenke).

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AN KyotoTea ceremony¥1,270¥1,90530 min

AN Kyoto: Tea ceremonyKyoto · AN Japanese Culture Experience

¥1,270 an adult. 30 min.

English with conditions

Adult
¥1,270
Length
30 min
Per 45 minutes
¥1,905 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
What you get
A tea ceremony with a matcha grinding demonstration
English
Help in English where possible; guaranteed for ¥6,600 an hour per group
Booking
Online form, card or bank transfer; booking after 17:00 the day before costs more

Prices from the operator's own page: AN Japanese Culture Experience.

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TIA KyotoTea ceremony¥3,500¥6,30020–30 min

TIA Kyoto: Tea ceremonyKyoto · TIA

¥3,500 an adult. 20–30 min, in English.

Run in EnglishKimono can be added

Not offered from 1 October to 30 November 2026

Adult
¥3,500
Length
20–30 min
Per 45 minutes
¥6,300 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
Shops
Kiyomizu, Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari
Kimono
A separate plan includes kimono rental
English
Explained in English and Japanese
Age
From 6; younger children may come along free but do not make matcha
Private
An extra ¥22,000 per group for a private 30-minute session

Prices from the operator's own page: TIA.

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TIA KyotoTea ceremony with kimono, indoors¥6,000¥10,80020–30 min

TIA Kyoto: Tea ceremony with kimono, indoorsKyoto · TIA

¥6,000 an adult. 20–30 min, in English, kimono included.

Run in EnglishKimono included

Adult
¥6,000
Length
20–30 min
Per 45 minutes
¥10,800 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
English
Run in English
Autumn 2026
¥7,000 from 1 October to 30 November 2026
Kimono
From a partner shop in the same building; you stay indoors
Age
From 6; younger children may come along free but do not make matcha

Prices from the operator's own page: TIA.

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Sanjo ChasuianShared session¥5,500From¥4,12560 min

Sanjo Chasuian: Shared sessionKyoto · Sanjo Chasuian

From ¥5,500 an adult. 60 min, in English, chairs available.

Run in EnglishChairs availableNo kimono

Adult
From ¥5,500
Child
From ¥4,400 for ages 6 to 12
Length
60 min
Per 45 minutes
¥4,125 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
English
Run in English
Price
Changes with the season
Seating
Seiza or a relaxed position; chairs if you need them
Kimono
Not rented here; a discount at a rental shop 8 minutes' walk away
Private
From ¥32,000 for up to four guests

Prices from the operator's own page: Sanjo Chasuian.

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ChayuShared session¥4,000From¥4,50040 min

Chayu: Shared sessionKyoto · Chayu Kyoto Kiyomizu

From ¥4,000 an adult. 40 min, in English, chairs available.

Run in EnglishChairs availableNo kimono

Adult
From ¥4,000
Length
40 min
Per 45 minutes
¥4,500 (our calculation)
English
Run in English
Price
¥4,000 to ¥4,500 depending on the season
Seating
Chairs for guests who cannot sit in seiza; ask in advance
Kimono
Not offered; they point you to a rental shop nearby
Age
Ages 6 and up
Booking
Official website, card in advance or pay at the shop; full charge within 24 hours
Private
¥33,000 to ¥39,000 per group

Prices from the operator's own page: Chayu Kyoto Kiyomizu.

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Entoku-inOffering-style tea ceremony¥2,500+ entry¥5,62520 min

Entoku-in: Offering-style tea ceremonyKyoto · Entoku-in Temple

¥2,500 an adult plus entry. 20 min.

English web page only

Adult
¥2,500
Length
20 min
Per 45 minutes
¥5,625 (our calculation)
Also pay
Temple admission ¥500
English page
The operator has a page in English
What you get
A commemorative fan
When
Weekends and public holidays (the Japanese page)
Also
Matcha in a raku bowl by the garden every day, ¥800 or ¥1,000
Groups
10 or more should book by phone

Prices from the operator's own page: Entoku-in Temple.

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Hosen-inAdmission with matcha and a sweet¥1,000No limit

Hosen-in: Admission with matcha and a sweetKyoto · Hosen-in Temple, Ohara

¥1,000 an adult.

Tatami or floor

Adult
¥1,000
Child
¥800
Length
No limit
Seating
On tatami, with no time limit
Hours
9:00 to 17:00, last entry 16:30

Prices from the operator's own page: Hosen-in Temple.

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BikouenSamurai-style tea ceremony¥3,600¥2,70060 min

Bikouen: Samurai-style tea ceremonyKyoto · Bikouen

¥3,600 an adult. 60 min, in English.

Run in English

Adult
¥3,600
Length
60 min
Per 45 minutes
¥2,700 (our calculation)
Tax
Before consumption tax
What you get
Two bowls of thin tea and sweets, Yabunouchi school
English
The owner speaks English and Chinese
Booking
Online form up to 3 days before, groups of 2 to 30
Closed
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

Prices from the operator's own page: Bikouen.

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YumeyakataGroup session in a machiya¥3,500¥3,15050 min

Yumeyakata: Group session in a machiyaKyoto · Yumeyakata Oike Bettei

¥3,500 an adult. 50 min, in English.

Run in EnglishKimono required, extra cost

Adult
¥3,500
Per 45 minutes
¥3,150 (our calculation)
Group
Per person for 3 or more; ¥5,250 each for two, ¥10,500 for one
Kimono
You must rent a kimono, at extra cost
Length
About 50 minutes, or 2 to 2.5 hours with kimono
English
Japanese, English and Chinese; Korean on request for ¥3,300
Age
Ages 7 and up

Prices from the operator's own page: Yumeyakata Oike Bettei.

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Tokyo99 plans from 6 operators, median ¥4,286 per 45 minutes.
ChazenShared seat, Asakusa or Ginza¥3,500¥3,50045 min

Chazen: Shared seat, Asakusa or GinzaTokyo · Chazen

¥3,500 an adult. 45 min, in English, chairs available.

Run in EnglishChairs available

Adult
¥3,500
Length
45 min
Per 45 minutes
¥3,500 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
Seating
Tatami room, with chairs for those who need them
English
Japanese or English
When
Every hour from 10:00 to 17:00
Booking
Booking form, then a link to pay in advance
Photos
Personal photos only; no video

Prices from the operator's own page: Chazen.

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ChazenPrivate session¥5,000¥5,00045 min

Chazen: Private sessionTokyo · Chazen

¥5,000 an adult. 45 min, in English, chairs available.

Run in EnglishChairs available

Adult
¥5,000
Length
45 min
Per 45 minutes
¥5,000 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
English
Run in English
Group
Per person, for 2 or more
Seating
Tatami room, with chairs for those who need them

Prices from the operator's own page: Chazen.

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AN TokyoTea ceremony, Kanda¥1,270¥1,90530 min

AN Tokyo: Tea ceremony, KandaTokyo · AN Japanese Culture Experience

¥1,270 an adult. 30 min.

English with conditions

Adult
¥1,270
Length
30 min
Per 45 minutes
¥1,905 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
What you get
A tea ceremony with a matcha grinding demonstration
English
Help in English where possible; guaranteed for ¥6,600 an hour per group
Booking
Online form, card or bank transfer; booking after 17:00 the day before costs more

Prices from the operator's own page: AN Japanese Culture Experience.

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TIA AsakusaTea ceremony¥3,500¥6,30020–30 min

TIA Asakusa: Tea ceremonyTokyo · TIA

¥3,500 an adult. 20–30 min, in English.

Run in EnglishKimono can be added

Adult
¥3,500
Length
20–30 min
Per 45 minutes
¥6,300 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
Kimono
Plans with kimono from Asakusa Aiwafuku; the outdoor plan with hair styling is ¥9,000
English
Explained in English and Japanese
Age
From 6; younger children may come along free but do not make matcha

Prices from the operator's own page: TIA.

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Shizu-Kokoro90-minute chado workshop¥5,500¥2,75090 min

Shizu-Kokoro: 90-minute chado workshopTokyo · Shizu-Kokoro

¥5,500 an adult. 90 min, in English.

Run in EnglishTatami or floorNo kimono

Adult
¥5,500
Length
90 min
Per 45 minutes
¥2,750 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
English
Run in English
Seating
On the tatami floor; no kimono rental
Teacher
Licensed by the Urasenke school
When
Tuesday to Saturday, up to 10 people a session

Prices from the operator's own page: Shizu-Kokoro.

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Keio Plaza ShofuanTea ceremony¥5,000¥3,75060 min

Keio Plaza Shofuan: Tea ceremonyTokyo · Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Shofuan

¥5,000 an adult. 60 min.

Adult
¥5,000
Length
60 min
Per 45 minutes
¥3,750 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax and service charge
When
Sundays and Mondays from September to December 2026, up to 4 people
Booking
At least two days ahead
Payment
Cash only

Prices from the operator's own page: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Shofuan.

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Keio Plaza ShofuanHands-on tea whisking¥10,000¥4,28690–120 min

Keio Plaza Shofuan: Hands-on tea whiskingTokyo · Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Shofuan

¥10,000 an adult. 90–120 min.

Adult
¥10,000
Length
90–120 min
Per 45 minutes
¥4,286 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax and service charge
When
Sundays and Mondays from September to December 2026, up to 4 people
Payment
Cash only, booked at least two days ahead

Prices from the operator's own page: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Shofuan.

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Imperial Hotel Toko-anMatcha and sweets¥5,000¥7,50030 min

Imperial Hotel Toko-an: Matcha and sweetsTokyo · Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Toko-an

¥5,000 an adult. 30 min.

English web page only

Adult
¥5,000
Length
30 min
Per 45 minutes
¥7,500 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax and service charge
English page
The operator has a page in English
Group
1 to 5 people, up to 14 a sitting
When
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 16:00; closed Sundays and holidays
Booking
Online link or by phone; booking ahead is advised

Prices from the operator's own page: Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Toko-an.

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Imperial Hotel Toko-anTea experience, whisk your own¥8,000¥6,00060 min

Imperial Hotel Toko-an: Tea experience, whisk your ownTokyo · Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Toko-an

¥8,000 an adult. 60 min.

English web page only

Adult
¥8,000
Length
60 min
Per 45 minutes
¥6,000 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax and service charge
English page
The operator has a page in English
Group
1 to 4 people, up to 8 a sitting
When
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 16:00; closed Sundays and holidays

Prices from the operator's own page: Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Toko-an.

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Uji77 plans from 5 operators, median ¥2,794 per 45 minutes.
TaihoanMake matcha yourself¥3,600¥4,05040 min

Taihoan: Make matcha yourselfUji · Taihoan (Uji City tea house)

¥3,600 an adult. 40 min, chairs available.

English with conditionsChairs available

Adult
¥3,600
Child
Same as adults
Length
40 min
Per 45 minutes
¥4,050 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
Seating
A western-style room with tables and chairs, about 8 people
English
In Japanese, with an AI translation device
Booking
At least 3 days ahead online, card only; single guests welcome
Private
No private bookings; you may share a sitting

Prices from the operator's own page: Taihoan, Uji City tea house.

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TaihoanA bowl of thin tea¥1,500¥2,70020–30 min

Taihoan: A bowl of thin teaUji · Taihoan (Uji City tea house)

¥1,500 an adult. 20–30 min.

English with conditionsTatami or floor

Adult
¥1,500
Child
Same as adults
Length
20–30 min
Per 45 minutes
¥2,700 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
English
With conditions
Seating
The large tatami room
Same day
Tickets at the Uji City Tourist Center when seats are free

Prices from the operator's own page: Taihoan, Uji City tea house.

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Kanbayashi SannyuGrind matcha with a stone mill¥1,650

Kanbayashi Sannyu: Grind matcha with a stone millUji · Kanbayashi Sannyu

¥1,650 an adult.

English web page only

Adult
¥1,650
Tax
Includes tax
English page
The operator has a page in English
What you do
Grind Uji tea, then whisk and drink it with sweets
On your own
¥2,200 for one person or a same-day booking
Booking
By phone; the shop is on the Byodoin approach
Cancelling
50% a week before, 70% the day before, 100% on the day

Prices from the operator's own page: Kanbayashi Sannyu.

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FukujuenGrind your own matcha¥2,750¥3,09440 min

Fukujuen: Grind your own matchaUji · Fukujuen Uji Tea Kobo

¥2,750 an adult. 40 min.

English web page only

Adult
¥2,750
Child
Same price from elementary school age
Length
40 min
Per 45 minutes
¥3,094 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
English page
The operator has a page in English
Age
Children 12 and under need an adult taking part too
When
Last start at 15:00
Booking
Pay at the desk on the day; walk-ins if there is space

Prices from the operator's own page: Fukujuen Uji Tea Kobo.

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FukujuenMatcha manners class¥3,850¥2,88860 min

Fukujuen: Matcha manners classUji · Fukujuen Uji Tea Kobo

¥3,850 an adult. 60 min.

English web page only

Adult
¥3,850
Length
60 min
Per 45 minutes
¥2,888 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
English page
The operator has a page in English
When
Starts at 11:00, for 2 to 4 people
Booking
At least 3 days ahead

Prices from the operator's own page: Fukujuen Uji Tea Kobo.

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Takumi no YakataLearn to whisk matcha¥1,500¥2,25030 min

Takumi no Yakata: Learn to whisk matchaUji · Takumi no Yakata (Kyoto Prefecture tea association)

¥1,500 an adult. 30 min.

Adult
¥1,500
Length
30 min
Per 45 minutes
¥2,250 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
What you do
Whisk matcha yourself; this is not a formal tea ceremony
Booking
Phone, fax or website

Prices from the operator's own page: Takumi no Yakata (Kyoto Prefecture tea association).

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Marukyu KoyamaenMatcha factory tour¥1,000¥50090 min

Marukyu Koyamaen: Matcha factory tourUji · Marukyu Koyamaen, Makishima factory

¥1,000 an adult. 90 min.

Adult
¥1,000
Child
Free for junior high school age and younger, as a rule
Length
90 min
Per 45 minutes
¥500 (our calculation)
What you get
A video, the factory, the tasting room and the tea room, then you whisk matcha
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 2 to 10 people
Booking
At least a week ahead by phone, fax, post or web form
Shop
The factory shop also limits matcha purchases

Prices from the operator's own page: Marukyu Koyamaen, Makishima factory.

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Osaka33 plans from 2 operators.
The OsakaShared plan, Dotonbori¥3,900

The Osaka: Shared plan, DotonboriOsaka · Tea Ceremony Osaka The Osaka

¥3,900 an adult. in English.

Run in EnglishTatami or floor

Adult
¥3,900
Child
¥3,000 for ages 5 to 11
Tax
Includes tax
English
Run in English
Seating
Seiza or a more comfortable position
Age
Children under 5 must book the private plan
Payment
Card in advance
Cancelling
Free 3 days before or earlier; 50%, 75% and 100% after that

Prices from the operator's own page: Tea Ceremony Osaka The Osaka.

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The OsakaPrivate plan¥7,480

The Osaka: Private planOsaka · Tea Ceremony Osaka The Osaka

¥7,480 an adult. in English.

Run in EnglishTatami or floor

Adult
¥7,480
Tax
Includes tax
English
Run in English
On your own
One guest pays for two
Seating
Seiza or a more comfortable position

Prices from the operator's own page: Tea Ceremony Osaka The Osaka.

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AN OsakaTea ceremony¥1,270¥1,90530 min

AN Osaka: Tea ceremonyOsaka · AN Japanese Culture Experience

¥1,270 an adult. 30 min.

English with conditions

Adult
¥1,270
Length
30 min
Per 45 minutes
¥1,905 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
English
Help in English where possible; guaranteed for ¥6,600 an hour per group
Same day
¥1,870 when booked on the day
When
Every day, from one person

Prices from the operator's own page: AN Japanese Culture Experience.

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Kanazawa22 plans from 2 operators.
ShigureteiMatcha and a fresh sweet¥1,000+ entry

Shiguretei: Matcha and a fresh sweetKanazawa · Shiguretei, Kenrokuen Garden

¥1,000 an adult plus entry.

English web page onlyTatami or floor

Adult
¥1,000
Also pay
Kenrokuen Garden admission ¥320 for adults
What you get
Tea is served; there is no hands-on tea making
Seating
Tatami rooms of 8 to 13 mats
English page
The price on the English page is out of date; this is the Japanese page's price
Hours
9:00 to 16:30, last entry 16:00; closed 29 December to 3 January

Prices from the operator's own page: Kenrokuen Garden, Shiguretei (Ishikawa Prefecture).

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Gyokusen-anMatcha and a fresh sweet¥1,000

Gyokusen-an: Matcha and a fresh sweetKanazawa · Gyokusen-an, Kanazawa Castle Park

¥1,000 an adult.

Adult
¥1,000
What you get
Tea is served; there is no hands-on tea making
Hours
9:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:30, last entry 16:00

Prices from the operator's own page: Gyokusen-an (Ishikawa Prefecture).

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Other places5Wazuka tea fields, Shimada and Nishio tea museums, and Nara.
WazukaTea field walk¥5,500From¥2,75090 min

Wazuka: Tea field walkWazuka · Wazuka Town Activation Center

From ¥5,500 an adult. 90 min.

English web page only

Adult
From ¥5,500
Length
90 min
Per 45 minutes
¥2,750 (our calculation)
English page
The operator has a page in English
What you get
A walk through the tea fields, then local tea and a sweet
Booking
2 people or more, two days ahead
Season
Tea picking in season; no tours in July and August

Prices from the operator's own page: Wazuka Town Activation Center.

Cha no Miyako MuseumTea ceremony¥700+ entry¥1,57520 min

Cha no Miyako Museum: Tea ceremonyShimada · Fujinokuni Cha no Miyako Museum

¥700 an adult plus entry. 20 min.

Adult
¥700
Length
20 min
Per 45 minutes
¥1,575 (our calculation)
Also pay
Museum ticket ¥500
When
Every 20 minutes, up to 16 people
Booking
Sign up at the tea room on the day; ticket machine
Payment
Cash only

Prices from the operator's own page: Fujinokuni Cha no Miyako Museum (Shizuoka Prefecture).

Cha no Miyako MuseumGrind matcha with a stone mill¥300+ entry¥67520 min

Cha no Miyako Museum: Grind matcha with a stone millShimada · Fujinokuni Cha no Miyako Museum

¥300 an adult plus entry. 20 min.

Adult
¥300
Length
20 min
Per 45 minutes
¥675 (our calculation)
Also pay
Museum ticket ¥500
What you get
You take the matcha you ground home
Group
Up to 6 people a session

Prices from the operator's own page: Fujinokuni Cha no Miyako Museum (Shizuoka Prefecture).

NARAigotoKimono and tea ceremony¥9,000¥6,75060 min

NARAigoto: Kimono and tea ceremonyNara · NARAigoto EENA HOUSE

¥9,000 an adult. 60 min (tea only), in English, kimono included.

Run in EnglishKimono included

Adult
¥9,000
Per 45 minutes
¥6,750 (our calculation)
Tax
Includes tax
Length
60 minutes of tea, after 60 to 90 minutes of kimono dressing
Kimono
Included; hair styling costs extra
English
Japanese and English on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Booking
Online, at least one day ahead

Prices from the operator's own page: NARAigoto EENA HOUSE.

Saijoen Matcha Museum75-minute course¥2,500¥1,50075 min

Saijoen Matcha Museum: 75-minute courseNishio · Aiya Saijoen Matcha Museum (Waku Waku)

¥2,500 an adult. 75 min.

Adult
¥2,500
Length
75 min
Per 45 minutes
¥1,500 (our calculation)
What you do
Watch stone mills, blend tencha and grind it yourself
Age
Elementary school age and up since 1 March 2026
Booking
Visitors from abroad should book by phone, not on the web
When
Starts at 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00, by booking only

Prices from the operator's own page: Aiya Saijoen Matcha Museum.

Lowest adult price on each operator's own page, checked 17 and 18 October 2026. Per 45 minutes is our calculation: price times 45, divided by the minutes the operator gives (the middle of a range). Entry fees to a museum, temple or garden are not added. Rows without a length have no set time on the operator's page.

3,731yen per 45 minutes, the median of 38 plans¥500 to ¥13,500
21of 44 plans run in English5 more with conditions
12of 44 plans with chairsRyurei rooms or chairs on request

Many operators change prices by season or date, and some charge one person more. The table shows the lowest adult price each lists. Check the operator's page before you book.

Tea ceremony by city

Shared sessions (9 plans)
¥3,850
Private sessions (4 plans)
¥7,850
Run in English (19 plans)
¥4,500

Kyoto: ¥4,125. Tokyo: ¥4,286. Uji: ¥2,794. Median per 45 minutes.

Median price per 45 minutes, by city (our calculation)
  1. Kyoto (17 plans)¥4,125
  2. Tokyo (9 plans)¥4,286
  3. Uji (6 plans)¥2,794
Plans counted from each operator's own page. 'In English' counts plans whose page says the session is run in English.
CityPlansAdult priceIn English
Kyoto18¥1,000 to ¥15,00014 of 18
Tokyo9¥1,270 to ¥10,0004 of 9
Uji7¥1,000 to ¥3,8500 of 7
Osaka3¥1,270 to ¥7,4802 of 3
Kanazawa2¥1,0000 of 2
Other placesWazuka, Shimada, Nara, Nishio5¥300 to ¥9,0001 of 5

Kyoto has the most plans, 18 from 13 operators, and a median of ¥4,125 per 45 minutes. Tokyo's median is ¥4,286; its two hotel tea rooms charge ¥5,000 to ¥10,000. Uji is cheaper, ¥2,794, because most of its plans are short hands-on sessions such as grinding matcha with a stone mill.

21 of the 44 plans say the session is run in English.

What the operator's page saysPlans
Run in English21
English with conditionsHelp where possible, a paid English guide, or an AI translation device5
English web page onlyThe page is in English; the session is not said to be8

Our count: the plans run in English cost a median of ¥4,500 per 45 minutes (19 plans with a length), against ¥2,700 for the others (19 plans). Plans run in English include Koto, Camellia, MAIKOYA, WAK JAPAN, Chazen and The Osaka. Most temple, museum and city tea house plans do not say they are in English.

12 of the 44 plans can seat you on a chair.

  • Koto, Kyoto (2 plans): Tatami room, with 5 chairs for guests who cannot sit on the floor
  • Camellia, Kyoto (2 plans): A few chairs and tables on request; the tea rooms are upstairs
  • Camellia, Kyoto (Private, Garden Teahouse): Tables and chairs for every guest, up to 10 people
  • MAIKOYA Nishiki, Kyoto (Shared, with kimono): Tatami room; chairs on request if free
  • Chado Research Center, Kyoto (Tea seating at the museum): Ryurei style: you sit on a chair at a table
  • Sanjo Chasuian, Kyoto (Shared session): Seiza or a relaxed position; chairs if you need them
  • Chayu, Kyoto (Shared session): Chairs for guests who cannot sit in seiza; ask in advance
  • Chazen, Tokyo (2 plans): Tatami room, with chairs for those who need them
  • Taihoan, Uji (Make matcha yourself): A western-style room with tables and chairs, about 8 people

A tea ceremony on chairs at a table is called ryurei. The Chado Research Center in Kyoto and Taihoan's tea-making room in Uji are ryurei rooms, and Camellia's Garden Teahouse has tables and chairs for every guest. At the others the room is tatami and chairs are brought for guests who need them, so ask when you book.

4 plans include a kimono, 6 let you add one, and 4 do not offer one.

PlanKimonoAdult
MAIKOYA NishikiKyoto · Shared, with kimonoKimono included¥7,700From
WAK JAPANKyoto · Shared, with kimonoKimono included¥12,100
TIA KyotoKyoto · Tea ceremony with kimono, indoorsKimono included¥6,000
NARAigotoNara · Kimono and tea ceremonyKimono included¥9,000
YumeyakataKyoto · Group session in a machiyaKimono required, extra cost¥3,500
KotoKyoto · Shared sessionKimono can be added¥3,300
KotoKyoto · Private sessionKimono can be added¥7,700
CamelliaKyoto · Shared, Flower TeahouseKimono can be added¥4,000From
CamelliaKyoto · Private, Flower TeahouseKimono can be added¥8,000From
TIA KyotoKyoto · Tea ceremonyKimono can be added¥3,500
TIA AsakusaTokyo · Tea ceremonyKimono can be added¥3,500

Check whether the time includes dressing. MAIKOYA's 90 minutes in Kyoto include putting the kimono on, while NARAigoto in Nara adds 60 to 90 minutes of dressing before a 60-minute ceremony. Koto adds a kimono for ¥3,000 and Camellia for ¥6,000.

Not every plan is a full tea ceremony. Some serve a bowl of tea, and some let you grind matcha or walk in the tea fields.

TypePlansExamples
Shared session10Koto, Camellia, MAIKOYA Nishiki, WAK JAPAN, Sanjo Chasuian, Chayu, Yumeyakata, Chazen, The Osaka
Private session5Koto, Camellia, Chazen, The Osaka
With kimono5MAIKOYA Nishiki, WAK JAPAN, TIA Kyoto, Yumeyakata, NARAigoto
You whisk your own9TIA Kyoto, TIA Asakusa, Keio Plaza Shofuan, Imperial Hotel Toko-an, Taihoan, Kanbayashi Sannyu, Takumi no Yakata, Maruky
Tea served to you6Chado Research Center, Hosen-in, Imperial Hotel Toko-an, Taihoan, Shiguretei, Gyokusen-an
Stone-mill grinding4Kanbayashi Sannyu, Fukujuen, Cha no Miyako Museum, Saijoen Matcha Museum
Tea field walk1Wazuka
Factory tour1Marukyu Koyamaen
With a garden, temple or museum visit6Chado Research Center, Entoku-in, Hosen-in, Shiguretei, Cha no Miyako Museum

Served tea (a bowl of matcha with a sweet) costs ¥1,000 at Shiguretei and Gyokusen-an in Kanazawa and at the Chado Research Center in Kyoto, and ¥1,500 at Taihoan in Uji, but you do not make the tea yourself. Stone-mill grinding is offered in Uji, Shimada and Nishio, and Wazuka has a tea field walk.

A plan can be of more than one type, such as a shared session with kimono.

10 of the 44 plans list a child price. Several set a minimum age.

Koto, Kyoto
¥2,500 for ages 6 to 12 in the shared session; babies aged 0 to 2 cannot join
Camellia, Kyoto
¥2,500 for ages 6 to 12 (¥3,000 in busy months)
Sanjo Chasuian, Kyoto
From ¥4,400 for ages 6 to 12
The Osaka
¥3,000 for ages 5 to 11; under 5 must book the private plan
Hosen-in, Kyoto
¥800 for children
Marukyu Koyamaen, Uji
Free for junior high school age and younger, as a rule
Taihoan, Uji
No child price; children pay the same as adults
Age limits
MAIKOYA and Yumeyakata from 7, WAK JAPAN from 12, TIA and Chayu from 6, Saijoen from elementary school age

44 plans from 29 operators, read on each operator's own page on 17 and 18 October 2026. Per 45 minutes and the medians are our calculation.

Prices
Only the yen price on the operator's own website. We did not use booking sites or travel agencies
Lowest price
Where the price changes by season, date or group size, the table shows the lowest adult price and the details show the rest
Per 45 minutes
Adult price times 45, divided by the length. A range such as 20 to 30 minutes counts as 25. 6 plans with no set length are left out
Tax
29 plans say the price includes tax (4 hotel plans also include service charge). One, Bikouen, is before tax and is shown as it is
Entry fees
5 plans also need museum, temple or garden admission. It is not added to the price per 45 minutes
English pages
Where the English page and the Japanese page differ (Shiguretei, Fukujuen, Entoku-in), we used the Japanese page
Not included
Operators with no yen price on their own page, operators with two official-looking sites with different prices, and the Hakone Museum of Art tea room
Operators we looked at but did not include
  • A Tokyo tea ceremony company whose own page shows only a price with a coupon, not its standard price
  • A Shibuya tea room whose page does not show a price in the text
  • A Kyoto temple tea ceremony with two official-looking websites that give different prices
  • The tea room at the Hakone Museum of Art, whose site rules ask for permission before any use
  • Hotel and garden tea rooms that are closed for now, only for hotel guests or only for groups

44 plans checkedOperators' own prices onlyNo operator photos

Frequently asked questions

How much is a tea ceremony in Japan?

A median of ¥3,731 per 45 minutes across 38 plans from operators' own pages, checked 17 and 18 October 2026. Adult prices run from ¥300 for a stone-mill session at a tea museum (plus a ¥500 museum ticket) to ¥15,000 for a private garden tea house in Kyoto.

Is a tea ceremony in Japan in English?

21 of 44 plans say they are run in English, including Koto, Camellia, MAIKOYA, WAK JAPAN, Chazen and The Osaka. 5 more offer English with conditions.

Can I sit on a chair at a tea ceremony?

Yes, at 12 of 44 plans. A few use a ryurei room with tables and chairs; others bring chairs for guests who ask when they book.

Which city is cheapest for a tea ceremony?

Kyoto: ¥4,125 per 45 minutes. Tokyo: ¥4,286 per 45 minutes. Uji: ¥2,794 per 45 minutes. Medians, our calculation.

Can I wear a kimono for a tea ceremony?

4 plans include a kimono (MAIKOYA, WAK JAPAN and TIA in Kyoto, NARAigoto in Nara) and 6 let you add one, such as Koto for ¥3,000.

Where these numbers come from

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  5. Bikouen (Japanese)Bikouen
  6. Bikouen (Japanese)Bikouen
  7. Camellia Tea CeremonyCamellia Tea Ceremony
  8. Camellia Tea CeremonyCamellia Tea Ceremony
  9. Camellia Tea CeremonyCamellia Tea Ceremony
  10. Fujinokuni Cha no Miyako Museum (Shizuoka Prefecture) (Japanese)Fujinokuni Cha no Miyako Museum (Shizuoka Prefecture)
  11. Fujinokuni Cha no Miyako Museum (Shizuoka Prefecture) (Japanese)Fujinokuni Cha no Miyako Museum (Shizuoka Prefecture)
  12. Sanjo ChasuianSanjo Chasuian
  13. Sanjo ChasuianSanjo Chasuian
  14. Chayu Kyoto KiyomizuChayu Kyoto Kiyomizu
  15. Chayu Kyoto KiyomizuChayu Kyoto Kiyomizu
  16. Chayu Kyoto KiyomizuChayu Kyoto Kiyomizu
  17. ChazenChazen
  18. ChazenChazen
  19. Entoku-in Temple (Japanese)Entoku-in Temple
  20. Entoku-in Temple (Japanese)Entoku-in Temple
  21. Entoku-in Temple (Japanese)Entoku-in Temple
  22. Fukujuen Uji Tea KoboFukujuen Uji Tea Kobo
  23. Fukujuen Uji Tea Kobo (Japanese)Fukujuen Uji Tea Kobo
  24. Fukujuen Uji Tea Kobo (Japanese)Fukujuen Uji Tea Kobo
  25. Gyokusen-an (Ishikawa Prefecture) (Japanese)Gyokusen-an (Ishikawa Prefecture)
  26. Hosen-in Temple (Japanese)Hosen-in Temple
  27. Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Toko-an (Japanese)Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Toko-an
  28. Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Toko-anImperial Hotel Tokyo, Toko-an
  29. Kanbayashi Sannyu (Japanese)Kanbayashi Sannyu
  30. Kanbayashi SannyuKanbayashi Sannyu
  31. Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Shofuan (Japanese)Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Shofuan
  32. Kenrokuen Garden, Shiguretei (Ishikawa Prefecture) (Japanese)Kenrokuen Garden, Shiguretei (Ishikawa Prefecture)
  33. Tea Ceremony KotoTea Ceremony Koto
  34. Tea Ceremony KotoTea Ceremony Koto
  35. Tea Ceremony KotoTea Ceremony Koto
  36. Tea Ceremony KotoTea Ceremony Koto
  37. MAIKOYAMAIKOYA
  38. Marukyu Koyamaen, Makishima factory (Japanese)Marukyu Koyamaen, Makishima factory
  39. NARAigoto EENA HOUSENARAigoto EENA HOUSE
  40. Aiya Saijoen Matcha Museum (Japanese)Aiya Saijoen Matcha Museum
  41. Aiya Saijoen Matcha Museum (Japanese)Aiya Saijoen Matcha Museum
  42. Kenrokuen Garden, Shiguretei (Ishikawa Prefecture)Kenrokuen Garden, Shiguretei (Ishikawa Prefecture)
  43. Kenrokuen Garden, Shiguretei (Ishikawa Prefecture) (Japanese)Kenrokuen Garden, Shiguretei (Ishikawa Prefecture)
  44. Shizu-KokoroShizu-Kokoro
  45. Shizu-KokoroShizu-Kokoro
  46. Taihoan, Uji City tea house (Japanese)Taihoan, Uji City tea house
  47. Taihoan, Uji City tea house (Japanese)Taihoan, Uji City tea house
  48. Takumi no Yakata (Kyoto Prefecture tea association) (Japanese)Takumi no Yakata (Kyoto Prefecture tea association)
  49. Takumi no Yakata (Kyoto Prefecture tea association) (Japanese)Takumi no Yakata (Kyoto Prefecture tea association)
  50. Tea Ceremony Osaka The OsakaTea Ceremony Osaka The Osaka
  51. Tea Ceremony Osaka The OsakaTea Ceremony Osaka The Osaka
  52. Tea Ceremony Osaka The OsakaTea Ceremony Osaka The Osaka
  53. TIATIA
  54. TIATIA
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  56. Chado Research Center (Urasenke) (Japanese)Chado Research Center (Urasenke)
  57. WAK JAPANWAK JAPAN
  58. WAK JAPANWAK JAPAN
  59. WAK JAPANWAK JAPAN
  60. WAK JAPANWAK JAPAN
  61. Wazuka Town Activation Center (Japanese)Wazuka Town Activation Center
  62. Yumeyakata Oike BetteiYumeyakata Oike Bettei

Tea ceremony and matcha experiences in Japan for visitors from abroad: 44 plans from 29 operators in Kyoto, Tokyo, Uji, Osaka, Kanazawa and other places, with the adult price on each operator's own page, length, price per 45 minutes, English, seating, kimono, children and booking rules.

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Prices, lengths and rules on this page come from each operator's own website, checked on 17 and 18 October 2026. Prices per 45 minutes and medians are our own calculations. Operators change prices by season; check their page before you book.