Elegant Tea Ceremony While Wearing Kimono Experience in Kyoto
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Enjoy a world of quiet elegance at Nishiki Orizuruya. All plans include kimono rental (with free hair styling for women) and are guided in English. 1. Authentic Tea Ceremony: After a captivating demonstration, learn to whisk your own matcha using a traditional bamboo whisk. Your prepared tea is paired with exquisite, seasonal Wagashi (traditional sweets) sourced from a celebrated 100-year-old Kyoto confectionery shop. 2. Tea Ceremony & Calligraphy: Combine the meditative art of tea with the flow of brush and ink. After savoring your matcha and sweets, learn to write your favorite kanji using a brush and ink. A great chance to create a personal keepsake. 3. Tea Ceremony & Guided Nishiki Market Tour: Enjoy the complete tea ceremony experience, then set out on a culinary adventure. Explore the bustling stalls of "Kyoto’s Kitchen" (Nishiki Market), hidden local shrines, and ancient specialty shops to discover the deep roots of Kyoto's food culture.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled reservation time.
- Children aged 5 and above may join the tour. Please note there is no child discount.
- Expect potential crowding on weekends, holidays, and during special events.
- In case of severe weather or natural disasters (e.g., typhoon), the tour will be canceled and fully refunded.
- Guests are responsible for their own belongings; please take care of your valuables.
Reviews(46)
We had a wonderful experience at the tea ceremony in Kyoto. Everyone was so lovely, kind and welcoming, and the experience felt very inclusive and relaxed. The ceremony itself was incredibly peaceful and calm, and the beautiful traditional building made it even more special. We also got the opportunity to hold a samurai sword, which was a really memorable bonus! A fantastic experience and definitely one we’d recommend.
The hostess and hairstylist were lovely. So gracious to us. My son, 13 year old grandson and I were so impressed by the actual detail of the tea ceremony experiencing all 5 senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and hearing. We felt calm after leaving. I would highly recommend!
Nice experience, both the clothes and the explanation about the tea ceremony. Everyone very helpful and enthusiastic. Didn't last 2 1/2 hours, though.
This was a lovely experience. We were expertly dressed in kimono (we had a large variety to choose from and they accommodate all shapes and sizes). We enjoyed hearing about the tradition of the tea ceremony followed by making our own tea. Though an option, we chose not to walk around dressed as it was a rainy icky day.
Our family of three learned about the history and culture of a tea ceremony. First off, they will also have you select your kimono and for women will do your hair. You learn about the ritual of how matcha came into Japan from China and the ceremony of making and frothing the tea. We also add on learning calligraphy which was challenging for other members of my family but they were very encouraging and gave a lot of pointers. At the end they will let you walk around with your kimono so you can take outside pictures. Overall it's a great experience.
Very educational and a good submersion into Japanese culture. Wearing kimono was a nice touch, and you can get some cool selfies.
So much fun- great educational experience with tea and kimono. This was right by kyoto market so they let us walk around d market to get more family pictures in our kimonos as well as shop. Great family experience!
It is very well organized and clear. You arrive and after a brief check-in you are helped in getting dressed for the ceremony. Cool experience. Tea ceremony was interesting and respectful.
Amazing experience from start to finish . The tea ceremony was peaceful and fun followed by the calligraphy session . Recommend dressing in Kimonos was fun and the pictures are great for the memory book . Would highly recommend
Fantastic experience! Loved every minute of it. The people working there were so kind and helpful. Dressing as a traditional geisha was a highlight of the trip. The tea ceremony was very interesting and the calligraphy was so fun.
