Kimono and Tea Ceremony: Traditional Japanese Experience

Immerse in Japanese culture: Dress in kimono, savor Matcha tea, and enjoy a serene tea ceremony in a 300-year-old Miyajima temple.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 徳寿寺(曹洞宗 金光山 徳寿寺) - Begin your experience by dressing up in one of over 100 available kimonos. Select your favorite, and we’ll provide everything you need to get dressed.
    Next, enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. Observe the proper etiquette for drinking Matcha tea as demonstrated by a tea master. You’ll also have the opportunity to prepare your own Matcha tea and savor it, accompanied by a sweet treat.
    Throughout the session, our staff will take photos, which you can receive by completing our questionnaire.
What's Included
  • Tools for tea ceremony and kimono related things are provided
Meal Options
  • Matcha tea and sweets - Matcha tea is powdered green tea.
    Higashi (dreied sweet) is always accompanied with tea.
Additional Information

Away from the tourist spot, enjoy quiet and relaxing atmosphare of 300-year-old temple. Experience Japanese traditional culture with kimono in the special setting will stay in your memory for long time.

Let start the activity with dressing up. We have more than 100 kimono to choose from. Choose the favorite one, we will have everything you need to dress up.

Then enjoy tea ceremony. Learn how to drink the Matcha tea with certain manner while seeing tea ceremony conducted by tea master. Also learn how to make Matcha tea and taste your own tea. Tea is always served with sweet.

During the lessons staff will take pictures. Guests can get them by answering our questionnaire.

  • Age: minimum 6
Location
徳寿寺(曹洞宗 金光山 徳寿寺)
5 minutes walk from Miyajima ferry terminal, inside of Tokuju-ji temple. Straight from Miyajima Ferry terminal, walk into the street next to LAWSON. Turn left at the end of the tunnel.Turn left at Momiji Gas (もみじガス) and walk straight. You will see our temple at the end of the road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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709vannav
Aug 19, 2024
Experience to recommend! - A truly unique and exciting experience! We were welcomed - the two of us alone, without a mass of tourists - with typical Japanese kindness in an exclusive setting. They prepared and dressed us with care and passion before making us live the tea ceremony. The setting, a Buddhist temple with garden, was perfect. They took so many pictures of us. We highly recommend it to those who want to immerse themselves in the tradition of this country! Vanna and Sofia.
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Dillon_h
Aug 15, 2024
A special experience. - We had a wonderful experience. All staff were professional and supportive. Not to mention, it was a lot of fun.
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Viktoria_k
Jul 30, 2024
Wonderful experience - I loved everything about it. The ladies were so friendly and it was beautiful to get dressed for the ceremony. I only wished we would have sat on the floor, but for tourists they have set up tables.
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Dranalle
Jul 8, 2024
relaxed tea ceremony on Miyajima - A long time ago I did tea ceremony (Sado) in highschool in Japan. This was as close to a real Japanese tea ceremony as I have seen in a tourist environment. If you are on Miyajima, and want to try some relaxed tea and see an authentic ceremony, I highly recommend this one. I also encourage you to bring your questions, its a great time to ask them.
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Jason_c
Jul 8, 2024
A beautiful and tranquil experience. - I would definitely recommend this experience if you have time during your visit in Miyajima! The entire experience is near a small temple which is off the beaten path and away from the hustle and bustle of the main business streets. It offered the tranquillity you would expect of island life and let you experience Japanese traditional culture at its finest. The ladies here are well versed in English and super helpful in getting you dressed up in your kimonos and will help you take as many fun photos as you want! The tea ceremony itself was also amazing as they explained every step of the process and how to best enjoy your matcha, after which you get to do it all yourself!
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Kelly_a
Jul 7, 2024
Amazing immersive experience experience with kind and knowledgeable staff - The staff was very kind!!! They explain a lot of the tea ceremony and culture and are very interactive with guests and very knowledgeable about any questions you have. Also, they allow you to take photos and take photos of you during the ceremony and video if you like which is perfect to share on social media or with family back home!!! I highly recommend this for people who are visiting the Hiroshima area and want to get involved in a Japanese custom. It was really enjoyable and I would diff. Love to come back!!!
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Yadlynd_c
Jun 28, 2024
Immersed in tradition - An unforgettable experience! The tea ceremony was a serene and beautiful tradition, expertly conducted. Wearing a kimono added a layer of elegance and authenticity. The hosts were welcoming and knowledgeable, making the entire event feel special. Highly recommended for anyone looking to deeply connect with Japanese culture.
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Brettc461
Jun 26, 2024
Wonderful experience - We had a great time. They were very attentive. The ceremony was fun and relaxing. My wife looked great in her kimono! Nice grounds and Temple.
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B_c
Jun 26, 2024
Wonderful time - Had a great time. They were very attentive and the ceremony was very relaxing. Plus my wife looked great in her kimono.
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Francesca_b
Jun 9, 2024
Loved the kimono and tea ceremony experience! - Such a special experience for our family. We loved dressing up in kimonos and taking pictures in the beautiful garden. The kids loved the tea ceremony! We went with another couple and 5 kids total. The ladies were so patient and kind with us! Would recommend this experience to anyone!
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