Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Professional Photoshoot in Kyoto

A full experience of tea ceremony in a traditional tatami tea room.

Sweets first, then make your own matcha tea!

Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Professional Photoshoot in Kyoto

A tea master will demonstrate a tea ceremony.

Duration1h 45m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

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 digital 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
■ 3 digital photos taken & selected by a professional photographer, sent via email

Itinerary:
■10:00/14:00 Meet at the venue
■10:15/14:15 Change into 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

Options

Nishiki Market Location

Traditional townhouse tea ceremony by Nishiki Market. A perfect cultural break for foodies and shoppers in central Kyoto.
Starting point:
Nishiki Orizuruya, 452 Jūmonjichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8121, Japan

Gion Location

Located in Gion, steps from Yasaka Shrine and walking distance to Kiyomizu-dera. The perfect starting point for Kyoto stroll.
Starting point:
THE TEA CEREMONY GION Orizuruya, 572番7 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan

What's included

Kimono dressing
Traditional Matcha (tea)
3 digital photos (sent via email after the tour)
An English-speaking tea master

What to expect

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【Gion Location】Meeting Point: GION ORIZURUYA
Located in central Gion, steps from Yasaka Shrine and walking distance to Kiyomizu-dera. The perfect starting point for Kyoto stroll.
Located in a traditional townhouse on a narrow, car-free alley. You will see a white fabric curtain (Noren) at the entrance. Once inside, please provide your name to the receptionist.
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【Nishiki Market Location】Meeting Point: Nishiki Orizuruya
Traditional townhouse tea ceremony by Nishiki Market. A perfect cultural break for foodies and shoppers in central Kyoto.
Please enter the traditional Japanese townhouse "Nishiki Orizuruya". You will see a large sign and our green board "Japan Wonder Travel" at the entrance. Once inside, please provide your name to the receptionist.
Kyoto
1h 30m

- You will be escorted to the dressing room to choose your favorite kimono to dress. (ONLY at Nishiki Market Location: You can enjoy exploring the city in your kimono until 6:00 PM on the same day!)
- Enjoy watching a tea ceremony demonstration by an English-speaking tea master. Then you will learn how to make your own Matcha. Have your Match with sweets.
- Our professional photographer will capture 3 memorial photos of you
-As your souvenir, 3 photos will be sent to you digitally by e-mail after the experience.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

【Meeting Point】GION ORIZURUYA
Located in a traditional townhouse on a narrow, car-free alley. Look for the white fabric curtain (Noren) at the entrance. Once inside, please provide your name to the receptionist.

Meeting point

【Meeting Point】Nishiki Orizuruya
Please enter the traditional Japanese townhouse "Nishiki Orizuruya". You will see a large sign and our green board "Japan Wonder Travel" at the entrance. Once inside, please provide your name to the receptionist.

End point

【Meeting Point】GION ORIZURUYA
Located in a traditional townhouse on a narrow, car-free alley. Look for the white fabric curtain (Noren) at the entrance. Once inside, please provide your name to the receptionist.

End point

【Meeting Point】Nishiki Orizuruya
Please enter the traditional Japanese townhouse "Nishiki Orizuruya". You will see a large sign and our green board "Japan Wonder Travel" at the entrance. Once inside, please provide your name to the receptionist.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 15 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.
There are two different venues. Please make sure to go to the location you booked for.

Cancellation policy

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

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