Traditional Tea Ceremony wearing a Kimono in Kyoto MAIKOYA

Only Tea Ceremony venue to win the Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Award
four years in a row.

KYOTO MAIKOYA relocated to an old machiya house registered Tangible Cultural Property by the local government. It is a historic townhouse where you can feel the real Japanese culture and enjoy the tea ceremony by gazing at two picturesque Japanese tea gardens.

You will make Green tea (Matcha) in an ancient style tea ceremony room wearing Kimono. Kimono is prepared for both males and females.
Learning about a country through cultural workshops and activities will give you a better understanding of our intricate history, valued social principals and holistic way of life.

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.


Sample Menu

• wagashi &matcha


Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"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"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Start location: KIMONO TEA CEREMONY KYOTO MAIKOYA at NISHIKI, 329 Ebiyachō, Gokomachi-dori Sanjo sagaru, 329 海老屋町 中京区 京都市 京都府 604-8076, Japan

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Kimono costume
• Green tea
• Utensils
• Hairstyling (simple style)
• Snacks

Not Included

• Transportation
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Facilities