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Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya
4.9
15 Ratings
京都市
Experience the art and tradition of a kimono tea ceremony in Gion Kiyomizu. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Kyoto while learning about tea ceremony etiquette.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA at GION KIYOMIZU - Please enjoy a premium tea ceremony experience in a Kyoto machiya, protected as a registered cultural property by the Japanese government. The beautiful Japanese garden is also worth seeing. Located just a short walk from the famous Gion area and Kiyomizudera temple, it offers convenient access to popular tourist destinations.
What's Included
- Green tea
- Kimono costume
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation
Additional Information
Our award-winning tea ceremonies are not only enjoyable but also a comprehensive educational experience. Our expert tea master and host, and friendly staff will demonstrate the process during the tea ceremony while explaining the significance behind it the steps and the tools. You will get to learn about tea ceremony history, Kyoto, and tea ceremony etiquette.
- Children under 7 can not enter the tea ceremony venue.
- You can reserve maximum 5 people from Viator however we accept any other booking site and there will be more participants in your experience
Location
KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA at GION KIYOMIZU
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(15 Ratings)
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Sebahat_z
Sep 5, 2024
Would definitely recommend! - We attended this tea ceremony on our first day in Kyoto and we’re now on our fourth day in this beautiful city but this tea ceremony and kimono wearing is still our favorite! The hosts and all the workers at the kimono rental were sooo kind and helpful! They enjoy every bit of their craft, be it the kimono wearing or the tea ceremony. They shed light to the beautiful art of preparing tea and the philosophy behind it in such a sincere way! My brother and I loved it! Thank you very much!
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Lorenda_b
Sep 2, 2024
Awesome Experience! Once in a lifetime! - The experience we had was immaculate. This is my first time out of my country and experiencing the culture first hand was a memory to hold forever. Our host was great and patient! We will be back.
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Jaincm
Aug 22, 2024
Totally worth it - This is a great experience, but not the real tea ceremony. However, for someone visiting for the first time, it’s a good intro.
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Karina_j
Aug 13, 2024
Amazing cultural experience - Amazing cultural experience! Getting to dress up in a real kimono and learn the history of the tea ceremony was something I will never forget.
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Ellada_a
Jul 15, 2024
The program was... - The program was interesting, loved to learn new cultural insights of the tea ceremony. The guide had good English, explanation was excellent. The kimono team was very quick and helpful.
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Kimberly_o
Jul 10, 2024
A must-do experience in Kyoto! - This was a highlight of our trip to Japan yet alone Kyoto! They start by doing your hair and letting you pick out a kimono which is just a bucket list dream! Then you do a tea ceremony with a beyond beautiful and kind instructor. It is so much fun to learn about such a great ritual!
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Samantha_v
Jul 9, 2024
Joyful in Japan - Wonderful experience! Staff was kind and treated us with respect even though we were running late. The tea ceremony was performed with dignity and grace. Loved all about this! Thank you.
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Tiffany_h
Jul 3, 2024
The Geisha experience - History of matcha was interesting. Everyone was kind. The pictures were lovely. I wish they did one professional picture for us to have. But over all excellent.
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Lama_y
Jul 1, 2024
Informative, fun, and a wonderful time - They made us feel beautiful in the kimono, did our hair, and we had a lot of fun learning about the history of tea ceremonies and how they are done.
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Kendra_m
Jun 25, 2024
Tea Ceremony & Cute Kimonos - We were not sure what to expect but were pleasantly surprised at the wonderful experience we had. We started by getting dressed in kimonos in the Gion District which was fun and effortless. We then proceeded to have a tea ceremony with Suzuki. Her instruction was thorough, concise and informative. It was such a fun experience and not too long for our 10 year old daughter.
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