KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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This program is not just an experience. Many of the tea ceremony instructors who will be in charge of the tea ceremony have been involved in tea ceremony culture for many years, and they will not only explain the tea ceremony culture you want to know about, but also provide detailed explanations about all aspects of Japanese culture. They will also give you direct advice on how to enjoy the real tea ceremony culture.
Also, you can enjoy a tea ceremony experience while wearing a kimono. First, choose a kimono with your favorite color and pattern from the rich kimono collection in Nishijin, Kyoto. We will help you with your hair set before putting on your kimono. After that, you will have a simple photo shoot.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional instructor
Coffee and/or Tea
Private transportation
What To Expect
In this program, you can enjoy a tea ceremony experience while wearing a kimono. First, choose a kimono with your favorite color and pattern from the rich kimono collection in Nishijin, Kyoto. We will help you with your hair set before putting on your kimono. After that, you will have a simple photo shoot and then enjoy the tea ceremony experience with a master. Our tea room has been used for three generations. It is located near Daitoku-ji Temple, a place deeply rooted in Japanese tea culture. It's a bit old, but we'll do our best to help alleviate the fatigue from your trip to Japan. First, a tea master who has studied tea ceremonies for 30 years will show you the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. After having a cup of tea with seasonal sweets, you will learn about the history and etiquette of the ceremony, and even have the chance to prepare your tea. Why don't you share a wonderful once-in-a-lifetime time with the tea master?
Sample Menu
dessert
Japanese Sweets
1, Serve Japanese Sweets 2,Serve Powered green Tea
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Tea Ceremony with wearing kimono in Kyoto
Reviews
329 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tea ceremony experience.
Kim H,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Learned so much about Japanese tea ceremony. Very authentic presentation. We enjoyed the tea master and the translator and had fun meeting other travelers from around the world. At first I was hesitant to book a ceremony where we would wear kimonos, but this was such a beautiful part of the experience. Highly recommend.
Excellent traditional experience
juliesA9742FS,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent experience. We felt looked after from the moment we arrived. We shared our experience with other people but the numbers were kept small so it did not detract from the experience at all. Everyone of the staff were friendly and very helpful from choosing your kimono and being dressed to learning how to prepare and perform the tea ceremony. I would definitely recommend it.
Excellent and authentic...
David N,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent and authentic experience! We were very glad we built this into our trip. Also very informative for the history of the tea ceremony.
We had a great time at...
Roddy M,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time at the tea ceremony. Unique experience, beautiful selection of kimonos and so many great photo opportunities.
Best experience I have ever had
Nothing S,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00100 out of 100. The ceremony was not only beautiful and informative, it will be a memory that I will always cherish. The entire staff goes above and beyond to provide gold star service from taking photos, explaining the process asking about your likes and dislikes. Such an incredible experience I would highly recommend EVERYONE ! Goes to their home and enjoy the performance and full immersion into the culture ! I smiled so much my face hurt ! Again 100 out of 100! Thank you
Once in a lifetime
Melinda W,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a beautiful experience. We loved every moment. Starting with traditional kimonos, we were dressed and had our hair done in preparation for the tea ceremony. We walked to the temple for the ceremony which made it even more special. We learned so much about the history of the tea ceremony and truly enjoyed every minute. We drank tea and one of us had the chance to make tea for the other. The tea master was incredible and knowing how long she has been doing it made you appreciate how special it is and has been for centuries. Take time in your trip to experience this tea ceremony. It’s once in a lifetime. Ichi Go Ichi E
A great opportunity to...
Vivien T,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great opportunity to experience the authenticity of the traditional tea ceremony, and wearing a classic Kimono really helped get the feel of the event.
A lot of fun to dress up...
Sam N,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A lot of fun to dress up and have a tea ceremony to learn the customs but also enjoy the beauty of the meditative experience. Highly recommend
Genuine Authentic Experience
Noyal S,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an amazing tea ceremony. The hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. They explained the culture and history of Kyoto. The tea ceremony itself was amazing. We had a small group of others and it was really nice and intimate (I guess you can say) tea ceremony as you do build banter and a good relationship with a small group. The tea master and host was really knowledgeable and nice. It was also really authentic dressing up in traditional Kimono as well for the ceremony adding to the genuine authenticity of the experience.
Unforgettable experience 😁
lllllll2,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely experience! Kimonos had gorgeous patterns and so many to choose from. The ladies did wonderfully with fitting our kimonos and hair styling!! The tea ceremony at the temple was such a beautiful experience as well as meeting a tea master with decades of experience!! To top it off, the guide was extremely well versed and very passionate about Japanese culture—love that!! Would recommend to anyone visiting the Kyoto area!!
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