See Kyoto’s cultural heart, wear a kimono and master the art of Japanese tea ceremony.
- Everything you get: Choose from over 200 beautiful kimonos, with expert assistance and simple hairstyling included. Join a small group in an elegant tea room, learn the rituals of matcha preparation from a licensed guide, and savor traditional wagashi sweets and matcha. All utensils, guidance, and taxes are covered.
- Why choose this: Experience authentic Japanese hospitality in a welcoming, intimate setting, perfect for first-timers and culture lovers.
- Upgrades: Upgrade to the Kimono Tea Ceremony & Japanese Calligraphy Experience to add a guided calligraphy session.
Inclusions
- Kimono set rental
- Simple hairstyling (women only)
- Tea ceremony utensils rental
- Traditional snacks (wagashi and matcha)
- Licensed guide
- All fees and taxes
- Japanese calligraphy set rental (based on option selected)
Exclusions
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
What to bring
- A smartphone with internet access to open and present your voucher on the day of your experience (screenshots or printed copies are not accepted).
What’s not allowed
- Screenshots or printed copies of your voucher are not accepted; you must access the booking via the provided link and present it on your smartphone.
Accessibility
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- The venue is located in a traditional setting in Gion and may involve steps and narrow entrances.
Additional information
- Reservation is required by 12pm one day before your participation date.
- Your voucher is valid only for the specified participation date.
- Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included.
- The experience takes place at Gion Orizuruya, 572-7 Minamigawa, Gion-machi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto.
- The venue is a 10-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station and a 7-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station.
- Children aged 3 and above require a ticket.
- The experience is conducted in small groups (maximum 10 guests for the tea ceremony option; maximum 3 guests for the tea ceremony & calligraphy option).
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.