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Kimono Experience: Tea Ceremony & Culture
4.9
261 Ratings
Kyoto
Immerse yourself in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto. Choose your favorite kimono, learn about kimono patterns, and enjoy a performance by a professional tea master.
Immerse yourself in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto. Choose your favorite kimono, learn about kimono patterns, and enjoy a performance by a professional tea master.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tea Ceremony - Caren - - This program offers a delightful tea ceremony experience while dressed in a kimono. Begin by selecting a kimono in your preferred color and pattern from the extensive collection in Nishijin, Kyoto. Assistance with hairstyling is provided before donning your kimono. Following a brief photo session, enjoy the tea ceremony…
- Tea Ceremony - Caren - - This program offers a delightful tea ceremony experience while dressed in a kimono. Begin by selecting a kimono in your preferred color and pattern from the extensive collection in Nishijin, Kyoto. Assistance with hairstyling is provided before donning your kimono. Following a brief photo session, enjoy the tea ceremony with a seasoned master. Our tea room, cherished for three generations, is situated near Daitokuji Temple, a site significant to Japanese tea culture. Although it has an antique charm, every effort is made to ease the fatigue from your journey in Japan. Initially, a tea master with 50 years of expertise will demonstrate the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. After savoring a cup of tea accompanied by seasonal sweets, the historical context of the tea ceremony will be shared. Finally, you will have the opportunity to make tea yourself. Why not create a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience with the tea master?
What's Included
- Professional instructor
- Tea and coffee
- Professional instructor
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Meal Options
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Japanese Sweets - 1, Serve Japanese Sweets
2,Serve Powered green Tea
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Japanese Sweets - 1, Serve Japanese Sweets
2,Serve Powered green Tea
Additional Information
- Select your preferred kimono, and our expert kimono staff will assist you in wearing it.
- Discover kimono patterns and how to wear them according to the season, and enjoy a photo session.
- Prior to the tea ceremony, the tea instructor will provide insights into the history of tea culture.
- Savor Japanese sweets with your tea.
- Experience a tea…
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Select your preferred kimono, and our expert kimono staff will assist you in wearing it.
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Discover kimono patterns and how to wear them according to the season, and enjoy a photo session.
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Prior to the tea ceremony, the tea instructor will provide insights into the history of tea culture.
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Savor Japanese sweets with your tea.
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Experience a tea ceremony performed by a professional tea master.
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Delight in drinking tea while learning about proper etiquette.
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Finally, have the opportunity to make tea yourself.
Location
Tea Ceremony - Caren -
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Take the subway Karasuma Line to Kitaoji Station. Walk west and in 25 min.
Bus from Kitaoji Station or Kyoto Station, take bus No.205 or No.206 get off at Funaokayama,
cross the street go through the red gate, and walk 200m to the north.
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
4.9
(261 Ratings)
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D7ztmdjjzp
May 29, 2025
Wonderful experience on art of tea - We loved this experience. Dressing up in kimonos and learning Sado - art of tea from a tea master was wonderful. Great photos as well to remember our experience.
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Jennifer_j
May 29, 2025
Mira was amazing! She... - Mira was amazing! She taught us a lot about the traditions of tea making. The matcha tasted wonderful. We watched her do the proper steps and then she let us do it as well. My kids told me how this definitely exceeded their expectations. Getting dressed up in traditional kimonos was very fun! She took plenty of pictures for us to capture this amazing memory. Highly recommend!
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Kathy_j
May 28, 2025
Unforgettable Cultural Experience – A Must-Do in Kyoto! - We really enjoyed this tea ceremony experience near the beautiful Imamya Jinjya Shrine. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by a group of kind and knowledgeable Japanese women who helped us dress in authentic kimonos with such care and attention to detail. The transformation was both fun and deeply moving—it truly felt like stepping into another time.
The tea master was incredible—graceful, insightful, and patient. We learned so much about the traditions, history, and philosophy behind the Japanese tea ceremony. Every gesture had meaning, and the atmosphere was peaceful and respectful, yet very inviting.
This was more than just a tourist activity—it was a genuine cultural immersion that we’ll never forget. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to experience the heart of Japanese tradition in an intimate and respectful setting.
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Janebe9953ye
May 25, 2025
The Perfect Japan Experience - My friend and I booked this Tea Ceremony based on TripAdvisor reviews and we were not disappointed. From the moment we arrived, it was a brilliant experience. We were warmly welcomed by lovely ladies who helped us choose the perfect kimonos and dressed us as though we were royalty.
The young man who assists in the tea room, took his time taking fabulous photos of us. The Tea Master was professional and knowledgeable and we, quite literally, enjoyed every single moment of the experience! This experience deserves more than 5 stars!!
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Sarah_t
May 23, 2025
Beautiful experience - We had the best time. Lovely ladies dressed up in beautiful kimonos, did our hair, then showed us into the tea room.
Everything was explained, about the types of tea, what it all meant.
The lady tea master did the ritual and we all drank the matcha tea. There was then a chance to make the tea ourselves,
A beautiful, peaceful, mindful few hours and a hectic holiday. Perfect
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Robert_c
May 22, 2025
Amazing - Absolutely great - we had no idea what to expect. Hosts were unbelievably friendly and knowledgable. Cannot recommend enough.
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Adia_j
May 22, 2025
A Magical Experience - My niece and I had an amazing time with this experience. We were treated with so much hospitality, immersed in a rich history and enjoyed a magical tea ceremony. The kimono and hair styling made it even more fun. (And secretly I wasn't a fan of dressing up at first but I'm so glad that I did in the end. It added to the fun.) I would definitely recommend this experience.
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Marvin_h
May 21, 2025
Fun dress up and tea experience. - Really enjoyed the tea ceremony and learning about the process of making tea. Enjoyed trying the different teas and putting on a Kimono. Fun experience and not serious. Helps with understanding the culture.
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Flyer519093
May 20, 2025
Wonderful hosts and a gracious experience - This was an amazing experience right from the wearing kimonos to the photo op and of course the team ceremony itself with the team master! Everything was handled with such grace and in a friendly accessible manner. Definitely a lasting memory
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Michele_b
May 20, 2025
Appropriate and not to be missed experience - this ceremony takes place in a small Japanese house, and especially in small committee ( 4 couples).
A small downside, we passed by the house without seeing it, when summoning a photo of the meeting place would be welcome
the care takes place in several stages
- first choice of Kimono, then kimono dressing by one person
- second contact with the person who will comment on the ceremony that takes photos with our cameras, inviting us to different poses
-third the ceremony takes place with the master of ceremonies,
- fourth each couple is invited to perform their ceremony under the eyes of the master of ceremonies, who gently directs us
- fifth Question and Answer Period
Nothing to regret
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