Kyoto: Kimono Tea Ceremony at Orizuruya Gion
ID: GYG1092726-1677922
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Wear a kimono, have your hair styled, and join a small-group tea ceremony in Kyoto. With expert guidance, prepare matcha in an elegant tea room and enjoy Japan’s refined cultural tradition.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Immerse yourself in the elegance of Japanese culture with our authentic tea ceremony experience. Begin by selecting your favorite kimono from over 200 exquisite designs, with our friendly staff assisting you in dressing. For women, complimentary hair styling is included to complete your traditional look.
Once adorned in your kimono, step into a serene tea room where you’ll be guided through the rituals of the tea ceremony by an experienced instructor. Learn the graceful techniques of preparing matcha using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen), and then try making your own bowl of matcha. Enjoy the rich flavors of your creation paired with exquisite Japanese sweets from a century-old confectionery.
This comprehensive experience offers a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and unforgettable memories in the heart of Kyoto.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Japanese culture without the fear of faux pas
- Small-group experience (maximum 10 guests)
- Enjoy wearing a kimono—an expert helps you dress
- Leave with a new skill in matcha preparation
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Travelers are responsible for their own expenses to and from the meeting point.
Gion Oritsuruya
Address: 572-7 Minamigawa, Gion-machi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access:
・10-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
・7-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station
Travelers are responsible for their own expenses to and from the meeting point.
INCLUDED
- Snacks (Wagashi & matcha)
- Kimono Set Rental
- Tea Ceremony Utensils Rental
- Hairstyling (simple style)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Licensed Guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.