Tea and Sweets Making in Kyoto: Our Top 4

1.Japanese Traditional Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 314 reviews · 1h 35m · from $18Our pick

Make seasonal nerikiri sweets, prepare Uji matcha, and learn tea etiquette in a friendly 95-minute Kyoto class for $18.

“Really fun activity. I never realised how much effort goes into making the sweets. I enjoyed making them, or at least trying to make them. instructor was great, very clear and moved at a pace that allowed the whole group keep up. We had match tea ceremony afterwards and that was lovely too. I would definitely recommend this activity.”

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2.Traditional Tea Ceremony with Matcha & Sweets in Gion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 1 hour - 150 minutes · from $22

Learn Kyoto’s matcha traditions in Gion with a tea master, traditional sweets, chair seating, and hands-on tea making for $22.

“Our host was extremely approachable, hospitable, knowledgeable and passionate about what she does.”

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3.2 Types of Japanese Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 2h 5m · from $28

Make wasanbon ohigashi, seasonal nerikiri, and single-origin matcha in a 125-minute Kyoto workshop near Gojo Station.

“Maiko was attentive and informative. She did a wonderful job. Sadly the room full of tourists were rather disrespectful and noisy.”

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4.Kyoto Fushimiinari:Wagashi Making & Small Group Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1h 15m · from $55Top rated

Make wagashi, whisk matcha, and learn tea ceremony manners in a quiet Kyoto home near Fushimi Inari.

“Miho was such an excellent host and the tea master for the ceremony was so friendly and happy to answer our questions about the culture. Learning the steps in the ceremony and trying sweets we made was a highlight. Definitively would recommend!”

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