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• Kimono rental with traditional tea ceremony.

  timothyaD6941VX,Apr 10, 2026

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  5.00

  The Okada tea ceremony will leave a lasting memory for the rest of my life. Truly wonderful, informative, cultural experience with kindness and thoughtfulness every step of the way.

• Fantastic and education traditional tea ceremony

  Leif H,Apr 9, 2026

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  5.00

  2m 2f we all dressed in traditional robes and learned about traditional and custom of tea ceremony with meaning behind it. The women had their hair done in traditional styles. Yuka was a fabulous hostess and spoke great English. We also learned how to make traditional matcha tea in ceremonial fashion. Very enjoyable and would recommend.

  

  

• Well worth it. Get to...

  Rob G,Apr 8, 2026

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  5.00

  Well worth it. Get to wear a kimono and wander around to take in the temple and local sights and get some great photos. Tea ceremony was on another level. You will not drink coffee the same again.

• Authentic Tea Ceremony

  Tara M,Apr 8, 2026

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  5.00

  This was a very well paced demonstration of a traditional tea ceremony. We especially enjoyed wearing the kimonos and taking time to be pampered before going into the tra ceremony. The lady who talked us through the tea ceremony was very authentic and got the right balance between educating us, showing us, and just allowing us to ask questions. We would certainly recommend this to any family group, perhaps with children over the age of eight, it would be especially good for grandparents with their grandchildren as we found that was a great experience for us. Okada took the time to explain not only the history but some of her family connections to the tea ceremony and how important it was to help the family connect to one another by participating as part of their everyday life. One tip she did share was to avoid sitting on the right!!!!

• Beautiful and Calming

  U4966JDlaurenw,Mar 25, 2026

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  5.00

  This was one of my favorite experiences from my trip and a memory I’ll keep with me for a lifetime! Our instructor taught us about the significance of Japanese tea ceremonies and even allowed us the opportunity to make tea on our own. The ceremony only allows 4 people at a time so there’s much opportunity to engage with others and really learn. If you are going to Kyoto, you should def try this!

  

  

  

  

  

• This was one of my...

  Nahum C,Feb 3, 2026

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  5.00

  This was one of my favorite activities in Kyoto! They dressed you up in a traditional kimono, with every single component and step to it. And then we talked about the history of tea and tea ceremony, understanding the meaning behind their traditions and culture. I learned so much about Japanese traditional ways of doing things and had some hand picked matcha tea as well. Cannot recommend this activity enough. Must have!

  

  

  

  

  

• Incredible experience!

  Eda M,Jan 18, 2026

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  5.00

  I don't even know where to begin, it was an incredible experience. It was one of the few tea houses that would accept us with my 3-year-old son. The lady was very kind, patience , and attentive. She explained their culture to us in detail and taught us how to make matcha. Before that, we rented kimonos and walked to nearby Temple , taking lots of photos. I definitely recommend it. We were very, very pleased.

• The tea ceremony was...

  Amandine L,Dec 31, 2025

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  5.00

  The tea ceremony was perfect! Okada was really attentive and thoughtful. He took some photos of us in our kimonos! We delved deeper into the tea ceremony's history and customs. We would recommend the experience at 100%. Thank you so much, Okada, for this unforgettable experience!

• Tea ceremony

  nonim706,Dec 29, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  A lovely experience in the heart of Kyoto’s Higashiyama ward. Very easy access, both by public transport or walking. Note; often faster to walk than taking a bus! Beautifully tranquil, a lovely learning experience in traditional kimono in a beautifully deigned room. Highly recommended for a genuine, unique, welcoming experience. Ichigo iche.

• Incredible tea + kimono experience

  Miyah D,Nov 22, 2025

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  5.00

  This entire activity was an absolute favorite of mine! They helped us pick out & style our original, hand made Japanese kimonos (which I heard are some of the only authentic kimonos in Kyoto as some of the others have imported kimonos from china). They styled our hair which included little decorations/ornaments. After they of course helped us put on our kimonos (which was also a seamless/ smooth process), we went right next door into the cutest Japanese ceremonial store to have our tea. The aesthetic, quality of tea/snacks, & the intention to detail was 10/10. Okada was such a gem & took time to get to know his guest. Nothing was rushed & from start to finish it took about 2 hours 15 mins! And okada took professional photos of us! the entire time including when we returned our kimonos; everyone was helpful & kind! 10/10 would recommend this cute activity! Side note: my friend & I had our luggage due to arriving in Kyoto early/before check in time. they were so friendly & accommodating & ensured our belongings were safe!

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