Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Professional Photoshoot in Kyoto

Experience Kyoto’s tea ceremony in a traditional kimono, guided by an English-speaking tea master. Capture memories with a professional photoshoot.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 604-8121 - You will enjoy a tea ceremony experience with kimono and photoshoot with our professional photographer (90minutes)

-10 minutes prior to the start time, please come directly to the meeting point where the venue is and check in at the reception desk.

  • Then, you will be escorted to the dressing room to choose your favorite kimono to dress.
  • Enjoy watching a tea ceremony demonstration by English speaking tea master. Then you will learn how to make your own Matcha. Have your Match with sweets.
  • Our professional photographer will take pictures of you during the experience
    -As your souvenir, 3 photos will be sent to you digitally by e-mail.
What's Included
  • Kimono dressing
  • 3 Photos
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

On this cultural experience, you will have a full experience of wearing traditional Japanese kimono and a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. You will learn all you need to know about the tea ceremony from a friendly English-speaking tea master in relaxed manner. Your memorable moments will be captured by our professional photographer and you will receive 3 photos as a memento of your experience.

Highlights:
■ Interactive cultural experience including the demonstration of the tea ceremony and wearing Kimono in a traditional house
■ Learn the history and culture of traditional Japanese tea ceremony
■ Enjoy making your own Matcha green tea
■ You will receive 3 photos as a memento of your experience

Itinerary:
■10:00/14:00 Meet at the venue (@Nishiki Orizuruya).
■10:15/14:15 Change your clothes to Kimono and enter the tea room. Watch the tea ceremony demonstration in English.
■You will make your own Match green tea and have it with Japanese sweets.
■11:45/15:45 Finish the experience

  • No children under 5 years old
  • To prepare a set of Kimono for you, we need to know heights and gender of all the participants in advance.
  • If you have any food allergies, please let us know in advance.
  • If you are later than 30 minutes from the starting time, you are NOT allowed to join this experience and NO refund is available in such case.
  • Services not listed (For example : Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Extra food and drink, Other personal expenses) are not included in the tour.
Location
604-8121
【Meeting Point】Nishiki Orizuruya Please enter the entrance of a traditional Japanese house called "Nishiki Orizuruya". You will see a big sign of it at the entrance. We will also place a green board.Once you enter the house, please tell your name to the receptionist.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Explorer14783032968
Jun 20, 2024
Japanese Tea Ceremony and Kimono experience - I enjoyed the experience of the Matcha Tea Ceremony inside a long-established Kyoto house—it started by wearing the traditional Japanese Kimono. There were various patterns and colors to choose from, and the staff was kind to give recommendations on which one suits the best. With the staff's assistance wearing the kimono and getting adornments on my hair only took a few minutes, leaving plenty of time for taking pictures inside the house. They have many props and Japanese artifacts so you can take a beautiful traditional picture for your memories. In my case, the photographs were taken with my phone's camera, so I recommend bringing a good phone or professional camera to get the best of the experience. The next part was the tea ceremony, which took around 20 minutes. We were led to a different room with "tatami" or a special Japanese floor. The ceremony is originally done sitting in seiza, a sitting position with your legs tucked in that can be painful after a while. But for this event, they allowed us to use special chairs to avoid being uncomfortable throughout the ceremony. Every part of the experience was done in English, all the staff are very good at speaking the language and explaining everything. The tea ceremony teacher was very professional in explaining the meaning of [茶道], "The way of tea" and why it is such a big part of Japanese culture. We were instructed on how to properly drink and prepare matcha tea too. This felt like a traditional experience to appreciate Japan. After the ceremony, there was time to take more pictures and walk around Kyoto in Kimono. Overall this was a good experience to have, it made me feel closer to Japanese beliefs, history, and way of life.
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Maulidiah2024
Jun 20, 2024
Experience Join Tea Matcha Ceremony Event - I had a blast at the tea ceremony! The staff were super friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. We got to join the tea ceremony while dressed in a kimono or yukata that we picked out ourselves, complete with accessories. The whole process of making and enjoying matcha was fun and memorable, thanks to the great instructions we received. The tea server was so elegant and graceful—watching her prepare the matcha was really impressive.
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481yus
Jun 20, 2024
Unforgettable memories in Japan - 5 out of 5. I think it was great because I could choose my favorite kimono and they tied my hair properly. The tea ceremony was also very interesting. I was very happy to receive a birthday card. I'm glad I was able to participate.
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523nurzhamala
Jun 19, 2024
unforgettable experience - Despite the rain, I decided to take a bus to attend a tea ceremony. Dressed in a kimono and with an elegant hairstyle, I was ready to immerse myself in the world of ancient traditions. The journey led me to a place where I witnessed the beauty of Japanese culture. We ascended to the heart of the ceremony, where we prepared matcha tea with our own hands. . It was truly unforgettable and inspiring. The staff is very friendly. Everything is at the highest level. I highly recommend visiting this wonderful place
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718hlay
Jun 18, 2024
My precious memory in Kyoto - All the staffs are so friendly!You can experience the tea culture of Japan and wear beautiful kimono.The place is quiet close to Kinkakuji and Gion street.
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533sait
Jun 17, 2024
A good place to experience Tea Ceremony and try Kimono - My very first time participating in the tea ceremony in Kimono. The ceremony was enjoyable with meaningful explanation. After the ceremony, it is allowed to go out in Kimono to take some pictures around. All staffs were friendly and helped me take pictures a lot. They also speak English well and welcome their guests professionally. I received a nice picture of me as a souvenir from them. It was an unforgettable experience for me and highly recommended to experience.
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Jefferym422
Jun 17, 2024
Kimono and tea ceremony go really well together - I have been to a Japanese tea ceremony a few times but this was my first-time wearing a kimono. Enjoying the tea ceremony in a tranquil environment while wearing a kimono is simply exciting. The staff were so friendly, attentive and very good at spoken English. I highly recommend experiencing the Japanese tea ceremony here.
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Ellieee_t
Jun 17, 2024
Great experience in a traditional house - It was a peaceful and enjoyable time away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. All staffs are very friendly and welcoming. Not only did they help me put on a yukata, but also did my hair in a blink. The tea ceremony done by a tea master was amazing. She taught us how to make matcha tea and we did it by our own. The location was wonderful for both experience and taking pictures.
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533tyral
Jun 16, 2024
Great Trip - This store is very nice and provides many beautiful Kimono for us. My friends and I enjoy it a lot! U could wear a Kimono for photography outside the store.
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Halyi2021
Jun 16, 2024
The best thing i've ever done in JAPAN - i was a bit nervous because i planned to go solo. When i arrived there, it was a total different experience and every staffs there were really patient and can communicative really well. The kimono there are really colourful and beautiful. My favourite was the hairstyle they did after wearing kimono. The tea ceramony was also very elegant. We also got to make our own macha which was the first ever in my life and the japanese snack there was amazing. Thank you for the experience. I wish to have more places like this in japan with this elegance hospitility!
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