Kyoto Dining Experiences(14)

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Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience

A Japanese cultural practice that originated in Kyoto, take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony with a licensed tea ceremony instructor. Enjoy high-quality Kyoto matcha and intricate Japanese sweets, as you learn about tea ceremony etiquette.

from¥11,000
(21)
With dessert
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Geisha Show & Lunch in Gion (Kyoto)

Join Ken, a professional guide, to uncover Gion's history, culture, & landmarks during this walking tour. Experience a Japanese lunch (tempura, sushi, or karaage) & a captivating geisha show on this journey through Kyoto's historic district.

from¥17,950
(8)
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Kyoto Machiya Tour & Candlelit Kaiseki Dinner in Nishijin

Experience ancient Kyoto and indulge in its cuisine in Nishijin Lifestyle Museum Tondaya, a 140-year-old townhouse designated as a tangible cultural property of the city. Enjoy a guided tour followed by a traditional kaiseki meal by candlelight.

from¥15,000
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Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya

Discover the warmth of Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) during this traditional Japanese tea ceremony at a renovated townhouse in Kyoto. Join tea master Randy Channell for a peaceful tea ritual featuring Kyoto matcha and local sweets.

from¥6,500
(3)
Tea experience
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Experience a Tea Ceremony in a 130-Year-Old Tearoom in Kyoto

Experience a Japanese tea ceremony in a 130-year-old townhouse in Kyoto! Learn about the history, culture, and etiquette of this ancient ritual, enjoy matcha with traditional Japanese sweets, and learn how to make matcha the traditional way.

from¥4,800
(3)
Learn etiquette
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Tea Ceremony, Matcha & Wagashi Making in a Kyoto Home

Join a tea ceremony experience in Kyoto! Learn about the history of Japanese tea, watch a ceremonial matcha demonstration, and make and enjoy matcha and traditional wagashi sweets. You’ll leave with newfound knowledge and unforgettable memories!

from¥8,000
(2)
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Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a 100-Year-Old Machiya in Kyoto

Pick your favorite tea bowl, experience a tea ceremony and learn how to make your own tea, then enjoy it together with traditional sweets in this unique tea ceremony experience in a machiya house in Kyoto that’s over 100 years old!

from¥6,000
(4)
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Totally Tea: Ceremony, Tasting, & Making Experience in Kyoto

Observe, savor, and brew at this tea ceremony experience in Kyoto! Guided by a professional tea ceremony instructor, you’ll witness a tea ceremony, taste premium tea from Kyoto, then try your hand at brewing some of your own.

from¥3,300
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Kyoto Kimono Experience, Kaiseki Dining & Limousine Ride

Experience the elegance and traditions of Kyoto in this exclusive experience. Dressed in a traditional silk kimono, enjoy a scenic limousine ride through Kyoto and indulge in a multi-course kaiseki dinner with Kyoto ingredients.

from¥35,000
(2)
byFood Original
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Japanese Tea & Zen: Private Ceremony & Tasting in Kyoto

Travel to the samurai era and experience the elegance of a private Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto! Enjoy two kinds of powdered green tea and traditional sweets, then participate in a private tea ceremony before learning how to make tea yourself.

from¥7,000
Wear kimono
Private Experience
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Kyoto Tea Ceremony in a 150-Year-Old Higashiyama Townhouse

Experience the serenity of a Japanese tea ceremony and sample matcha and traditional confectioneries in this experience led by a tea instructor near Kyoto’s Kiyomizudera Temple in Ninenzaka.

from¥3,500
Learn etiquette
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Wagyu Beef Yakiniku Dining with a Local Guide in Kyoto

Indulge in a variety of meat cuts and side dishes in this private Kyoto dining experience. You’ll visit a local restaurant tailored to your dietary needs, enjoy melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef, and learn about Japanese culture from Hiroshi, your guide.

from¥20,000
(2)
Private Experience
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Tea Ceremony in a Japanese Painter's Garden – Kyoto

Enter a world of Japanese art, nature, history, culture, & tea. Join Junko Sophie Kakizaki – a respected tea ceremony master – for a small group Japanese tea ceremony at Hakusasonso Hashimoto Kansetsu Garden & Museum in Kyoto.

from¥88,000
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Comfortable Japanese Tea Ceremony at a Table with Sweets

Enjoy an accessible tea ceremony without having to sit on the floor. This tea ceremony is performed sitting at a table, perfect for those who have difficulty or pain siting on the floor. Experience includes matcha and Japanese sweets.

from¥2,900
Learn etiquette
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Kyoto Dining Experiences

Creativity and nature blend seamlessly in the gorgeous city of Kyoto. It’s here in the cultural capital of Japan that beauty in nature and appreciation of the arts and craftsmanship has of course extended through to Kyoto’s iconic cuisine. One of the best ways to experience the true food of Kyoto is by booking one of our fantastic Kyoto dining experiences. With a range of iconic and unique restaurants, you can enjoy a wonderful dining experience to suit your tastes.

Our dining experiences in Kyoto can cater to dietary restrictions too, so you can sit back and enjoy the food and the atmosphere to the fullest, no matter what your food preferences. Using colorful, locally-grown produce to create beautiful dishes in reference to the seasons, Kyoto’s local cuisine, known as Kyo Ryori, is stunning and full of flavor. Much of Kyoto’s delicious cuisine focuses on vegetable elements, meaning that many of our Kyoto dining experiences are easily vegan and vegetarian-friendly, too. If you have ever wanted to try Kaiseki Ryori (Japan’s elaborate banquet-style meal) or Buddhist cuisine (Shojin Ryori) book one of our Kyoto dining experiences for a truly amazing meal! There is something for everyone, including luxury fine dining establishments and casual, cozy restaurants specializing in Kyoto cuisine.