Kimono-Adorned Tea Ceremony in Historic Kyoto at Award-Winning MAIKOYA Venue
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525 Ratings
京都市
Experience the beauty of a kimono-adorned tea ceremony in historic Kyoto at the award-winning MAIKOYA venue. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture and tradition while enjoying the serene ambiance of two picturesque tea gardens.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • KIMONO TEA CEREMONY KYOTO MAIKOYA at NISHIKI - 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.

During the tea ceremony, you will not only observe how to make matcha green tea but you will also be guided on the process of making your own by the tea master. You will be using high-quality matcha powder that will produce a brilliant cup of green matcha.

A selection of beautiful kimonos is available for you to choose from, and our staff will make sure you look your best for your unique Japanese experience. Ladies will be treated to get their hair and makeup done to match their kimono and traditional Japanese look!

Children under 6 can not enter the tea ceremony venue. If you have a child under 6 in your party, you can not make the reservation for this experience.

What's Included
  • Hairstyling (simple style)
  • Green tea
  • Kimono costume
  • Utensils
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meal Options
  • wagashi &matcha
Additional Information

The only venue for the Tea Ceremony to have bagged the Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Award consecutively for four years.

KYOTO MAIKOYA has been relocated to a historical machiya house, a recognized Tangible Cultural Property by local authorities. This heritage townhouse offers a real touch of Japanese culture where you can cherish the tea ceremony while observing two beautifully maintained Japanese tea gardens.

Here, you can experience the ancient art of preparing Green Tea (Matcha) in a traditional tea ceremony room dressed in a Kimono. Kimonos are available for both men and women. Familiarizing yourself with the culture of a nation through workshops and activities provides a deeper comprehension of its rich history, respected social principles, and holistic lifestyle.

  • Children under 7 can not enter the tea ceremony venue. If you have a child under 7 in your party, you can not make the reservation for this experience.
  • 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 KYOTO MAIKOYA at NISHIKI
From Hankyu Kawaramachi Station, take Exit 9 and go west (right) Go to and when you see Lacoste on your right, turn right at that corner. This street is Gokomachi street. Please walk about 5 minutes. Maikoya is a traditional Japanese building on the left side of the road.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Joel_p
Jun 15, 2024
Culturally educated - Such a wonderful experience! We learned so much! It was a gift to be dressed Samurai outfits and geisha outfits! Thank you
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Anniech5716xx
Jun 15, 2024
Lovely experience! Would definitely recommend! - This was so much fun! The ladies doing hair and helping us into the kimonos were very fast and did a great job making sure we felt pretty! The tea ceremony, treats and brief history lesson were good! We also had some time to get beautiful photos in the garden area.
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Martin
Jun 11, 2024
A true Japanese experience! - This was a wonderful experience, both the tea ceremony and donning a kimono. The staff and hostess (Sono) were absolutely fantastic and no problems with the language, they all spoke very good English.You must try this if you visit Kyoto.
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Carmenk523
Jun 7, 2024
Girls trip - Attending the tea ceremony was an incredibly enlightening experience. Dodo, provided detailed explanations of each step, sharing the rich history and cultural significance behind every aspect of the ceremony. Her passion and knowledge truly enhanced the experience. Additionally, she was extremely helpful and patient, assisting with taking pictures to ensure we captured every special moment. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in learning more about this beautiful tradition.
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Ivonne_g
Jun 6, 2024
It was a very nice... - It was a very nice experience. I enjoyed getting to wear a kimono and having my hair done. The ceremony my educational and we enjoyed learning about it and having the tea Great experience !
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Shirley_g
Jun 5, 2024
Japanese Tea Ceremony - Dressing in traditional kimonos was memorable. Learning about the traditional tea ceremony and how it is performed was a very exciting experience. I did not know how disciplined you would have to be to sit with your legs under your bottom. The preparation of the matcha tea is not only a tradition, but also a craft. My family thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thank you for teaching us a little about Japanese culture and traditions.
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Zeynep_t
Jun 4, 2024
Great time !! This Is a must do in Kyoto - This was an incredible excursion ! Even our 22 year old son and his friend had a blast! . We learned a lot and also ger to wear kimonos! We made memories of a lifetime.! You do not need to think twice to book this if you have an hour and a half to spare at Kyoto!
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Autumn_w
Jun 4, 2024
Wonderful Experience - An incredible once in a lifetime experience. Thank you Maomi for the amazing lesson on tea and life.
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Annao9614xr
Jun 4, 2024
Fantastic - This was so much fun!! I highly recommend it to anyone. They do your hair and dress you up in a kimono of your choosing and then make your own tea.
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Mantravel14
Jun 10, 2024
Tea Ceremony in Kyoto - Tea Ceremony in Kyoto - at the entrances in a small and Narrow Street. We were there as a part of a large group and they did have enough space to accommodate the around 30 people. The host explained the history of matcha and the Tea Ceremony and went through the process of the Tea ceremony. The guests were given matcha in a small bowl with hot water with instructions on how to make the Tea from matcha in the traditional manner. Since we were in a group and time was limited, it felt a little rushed. If in Japan, do attend a Tea Ceremony experience, preferably wearing a Kimono.
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