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Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Photoshoot
4.8
37 Ratings
Kyoto
Experience Kyoto’s tea ceremony in a traditional kimono, guided by an English-speaking tea master. Capture memories with a professional photoshoot.
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:
24 hours
Highlights
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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….
- 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.
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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
- 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…
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
Nishiki Orizuruya
【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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(37 Ratings)
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284viktoriap
Sep 10, 2024
Taste of Japan - Thank you for the magnificent experience. From the dressing in kimono and making my hair to an absolutely memorable experience of preparing and tasting matcha. The team is friendly any time ready to help. My first tea ceremony went perfect. A little origami and professional photos were a great presents at the end.
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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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Bailey_p
Oct 22, 2024
If you want to play dress up, go for it! - I got lazy & booked a tea experience through a big tour aggregate, so I’m not sure why I was expecting something super authentic & special. The ceremony itself was lovely & our tea master could not have been nicer. That part gets 5 stars! But all in all, including getting dressed + the photoshoot at the end, it was two hours long & the ceremony itself was only 20 minutes. It just felt like a massive waste of time when we could be out in Kyoto seeing the sights. Also, the location (although everyone truly could not have been sweeter, I can’t stress that enough) felt very corporate. Definitely felt like a place for LARPing vs having an authentic experience. If this is your thing, go for it! But just ask yourself if it’s something you’d actually enjoy or if you should do a little more legwork to find a better fit.
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Joelsgirls
Oct 17, 2024
Tea ceremony and kimono rank high. Photographer was very amateur. - Loved the kimono choices, dressing up and help with accessories. The ceremony was lovely. We paid for a professional photographer. What we got was very amateur. My arm and shoulder were cut off in several photos. Lighting was not good. Definitely not worth the cost.
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