Opening on July 17, 2026, nōn tea ceremony is a unique reservation-only afternoon tea venue located near Yasaka Pagoda in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district. This specialty shop combines traditional Japanese tea culture with the British afternoon tea style, offering guests an artistic and immersive experience.
About nōn tea ceremony
For international visitors seeking a refined and culturally rich tea experience in Kyoto, nōn tea ceremony presents a perfect blend of Japanese tea traditions and elegant afternoon tea service. Set in a serene space with views of the historic Higashiyama area, it offers a limited-time seasonal menu featuring single-origin Japanese black teas from Nakakubo Tea Plantation in Minamiyamashiro Village, Kyoto.
Located just a 13-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station, nōn tea ceremony reinterprets Japanese tea culture through an artistic lens, merging it with the British afternoon tea format. The name “nōn” derives from an old English word meaning the ninth hour or a time for prayer, symbolizing a moment to quietly immerse oneself beyond everyday life. The venue aims to provide a fresh ceremonial experience that invites guests to open their consciousness in a peaceful setting.
Highlights
- Two pricing options: Standard Plan at ¥5,500 and Free Drink Plan at ¥6,600 (both tax included), for groups of 2 to 4 guests with a 90-minute stay.
- Seasonal summer menu featuring a progression of sweets and savories, including the main confection “Natsugasumi” (summer haze) lemon and Japanese citrus Mont Blanc.
- Multi-tiered course starting with a welcome sweet, followed by three stages of delicate Japanese sweets and savory items such as sansho and daikon pressed sushi and tofu cream.
- Exclusive use of single-origin Japanese black tea from Nakakubo Tea Plantation, Minamiyamashiro Village, Kyoto.
- Located near the historic Yasaka Pagoda in a tranquil setting with garden views and two floors of seating.
Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | nōn tea ceremony Higashiyama |
| Menu / items | Welcome sweet: Tanba sweet beans and dried green grapes with hand-picked sansho blended green tea; Main confection “Natsugasumi” lemon and Japanese citrus Mont Blanc; First tier sweets: Lemon and amazake parfait, lemon sugar candy, hassaku raw chocolate, lemon and Japanese black tea macaron; Second tier sweets: Yuzu and lemon white bean paste monaka, lemon mousse anmitsu style, lemon and cardamom yokan; Third tier savories: Sansho and daikon pressed sushi, green vegetable kanten jelly with tofu cream, miso-pickled tofu and turmeric hummus; Drinks: Various Uji Japanese black teas from Nakakubo Tea Plantation |
| Location | Kyoto Higashiyama, near Yasaka Pagoda |
| Address | 92-9 Hoshino-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
| Period | From July 17, 2026 |
| Price | Standard Plan ¥5,500 (tax included); Free Drink Plan ¥6,600 (tax included) |
The experience lasts about 90 minutes and is designed for groups of two to four guests. Reservations are required and can be made through the official website or Tabelog.
