Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Oritzuruya, Nishiki

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

・Combine multiple integral aspects of Japanese culture at once.

・Experience a traditional tea ceremony in an authentic setting.

・Wear a beautiful kimono to elevate your cultural journey.

・Small group experience limited to ten people for personalized attention.

This immersive cultural tour in Kyoto offers you the chance to participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, complete with kimono dressing and optional calligraphy lessons.

Perfect for those seeking a deeper connection with Japan’s heritage, the experience is ideal for culture enthusiasts and families.

Guests will don a beautifully selected kimono, receive complimentary hair styling, and learn the graceful art of matcha preparation. The tour also includes pairing matcha with exquisite sweets from a century-old confectionery. For an added layer of tradition, participants can opt to learn Japanese calligraphy and create a personal souvenir.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Please click the link in the voucher sent after the purchase to open the website page, press the "Use" button, and present the screen to the staff.

Please ensure your smartphone connects to the internet, as you must launch the website from your smartphone.

Please note that screenshots or printed-out tickets will not be acceptable.

Travelers are responsible for their own expenses to and from the meeting point.

To modify the date or time after booking, please cancel the existing booking first and rebook. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Hairstyling (simple style)

Kimono costume

Utensils

All Fees and Taxes

wagashi &matcha

Licensed Guide

Transportation

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Immerse yourself in the elegance of Japanese culture with our authentic tea ceremony experience, enhanced with an optional calligraphy session. Begin by selecting your favorite kimono from over 200 exquisite designs, with our friendly staff assisting you in dressing. For women, complimentary hair styling is included to complete your traditional look. Once adorned in your kimono, step into a serene tea room where you’ll be guided through the rituals of the tea ceremony by an experienced instructor. Learn the graceful techniques of preparing matcha using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen), and then try making your own bowl of matcha. Enjoy the rich flavors of your creation paired with exquisite Japanese sweets from a century-old confectionery. For those interested in exploring more of Japan’s cultural arts, you can also opt for a calligraphy session. Learn the basics of this ancient art form and create your own calligraphy piece as a unique souvenir to take home. This comprehensive experience offers a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and unforgettable memories in the heart of Kyoto.

Sample Menu

dessert

KOUFUKUDO seasonal Japanese Tea and Sweets.

A long-established Japanese sweets shop in Kyoto opened in the first year of the Meiji era and has been in business for 156 years.

Options

Tea Ceremony Experience

Timerequired 1.5 hours

Tea Ceremony & Gold Leaf Art

Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy

Timerequired 2 hours

Reviews

4.85

107 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Honeymoon Experience
Emily H,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We loved learning the traditions of the tea ceremony and added on the calligraphy experience, which we loved! Staff was very helpful and informative, the calligraphy was such a nice souvenir, and it was so fun to get dressed up in kimonos. We’d definitely do again!
Very good activity! Wish we could have had the Kimono’s on for a little bit longer but the staff and ceremony was lovely
Dumebi O,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We made Matcha in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Also dressed up in traditional kimonos and had our hair styled
A well-done experience...
Jaime C,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A well-done experience worth doing while visiting. The calligraphy was a highlight, as was the ability to walk around the area and take pictures with the kimonos.
All the Ritual, None of the Reverence
Anonymous,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
We were disappointed by this tea ceremony experience in Kyoto. What we had hoped would be a meaningful cultural experience turned out instead to be more of a staged demonstration. The event felt performative rather than participatory, offering little sense of connection or authenticity. Much of the experience was spent waiting — waiting to be dressed in kimonos, waiting for the ceremony to begin — and when it did start, the presentation lacked depth. The brief Q&A session at the end could have been an opportunity to learn more, but unfortunately the host was not well prepared to answer guests’ questions about the ceremony’s meaning and tradition. If your interest lies in being dressed in a kimono, having your hair styled, and taking photos, you may find this experience enjoyable. The kimono dressing staff were warm and attentive. However, if you are hoping to understand the cultural, aesthetic, and spiritual importance of the Japanese tea ceremony, this experience is unlikely to meet your expectations. Overall, we left feeling that it was not a rewarding or culturally enriching experience.
Tea, Tradition & Kimonos
Stefanie R,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had a lovely experience. When you arrive they check you in, take you to the changing room where you get to select your kimono, they then style your hair and let you pick the adornments; hair pin, hair flower, kimono sash (obi), kimono rope (obijime) and then you slide into your sandals. There is a small photo shoot where the staff snaps a few pix of you dressed up. They walk you through the "cleansing" process, you head upstairs and then you get to experience the ceremony. It felt very serene and she shared the history and traditional aspects of the tea ceremony. There was a guest in my group that was older and could not sit on the floor, but not to worry they brought her a small table and chair, so she was easily accommodated. I enjoyed the tea, pastry and vibes. If you're able to and have the time they allow you to wander around the small shops/area in your kimono. All in all I had a great experience and would recommend anyone to visit the wonderful women there. 10/10.
Always happy!, just good!
Kathrin B,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Well organized, good English, good explanation, very nice Mood, small group, kimonos colorful and easy to wear
Excellent experience with japanese culture.
Mubariz M,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Everything very well planned by the venue. People are very nice and friendly. Kimonos are very clean and neat. We enjoyed our tea party!
Highly authentic, memorable experience
Melissa B,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a truly incredible experience. It was amazing to immerse in the traditional Japanese culture through a tea ceremony and kimono dressing. The dressing process (for women) was an experience in itself, going through multiple stages of dressing, having hair styled etc. Highly recommend, a very authentic experience.
Loved it
lyn M,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was such a wonderful experience. The costumes were very traditional. Staff dressed us all efficiently and well. Whilst it was much busier than expected (and yes commercial) it was not a rushed or overly chaotic touristy experience.
Great experience lots of fun
Carolyn Z,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Great experience lots of fun. A few people in the group wished they offered make up to enhance the experience.

From ¥7,700