Kyoto Gion Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Orizuruya
Duration
1 hr 30 mins - 2 hrs
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Wear a traditional kimono (choose from 200+ designs) with expert dressing assistance and simple hairstyling included.
Learn the art of matcha preparation in an intimate tea room, guided by a licensed instructor.
Enjoy wagashi sweets and freshly prepared matcha as part of your authentic tea ceremony.
Small-group sessions (max 10 guests) ensure a relaxed, beginner-friendly introduction to Japanese tea culture.
Upgrade to the Kimono Tea Ceremony & Japanese Calligraphy Experience for a guided calligraphy session, or choose the Special Tea Ceremony with Maiko to watch an authentic Maiko prepare and serve matcha in a traditional tea ceremony.
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)
Tea ceremony hosted by an authentic Maiko (based on option selected)
Transportation to and from the meeting point
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Wear a traditional kimono and learn to prepare matcha in an intimate tea ceremony that offers a hands-on introduction to Kyoto’s cultural heritage.
Getting started
Arrive at Gion Orizuruya, a 7-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station or 10 minutes from Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station. Present your voucher on your smartphone via the provided link (screenshots or printouts are not accepted). After check-in, choose your kimono from over 200 designs and receive dressing assistance and simple hairstyling before the session begins.
What to expect
Kimono tea ceremony at Gion Orizuruya
Located in Kyoto’s historic Gion district, this traditional tea room setting introduces you to the Japanese tea ceremony — a centuries-old practice rooted in hospitality and mindfulness.
Features
Kimono dressing: Select from 200+ kimono designs and receive expert assistance to achieve an authentic traditional look.
Tea ceremony instruction: Learn the essential steps of matcha preparation using a bamboo whisk (chasen), guided by a licensed instructor.
Traditional sweets: Enjoy wagashi from a century-old confectionery, paired with freshly prepared matcha.
Small-group setting: Participate in an intimate session with up to 10 guests, allowing for personal guidance and interaction.
Upgrades
Upgrade to the Kimono Tea Ceremony & Japanese Calligraphy Experience for a guided calligraphy session, or choose the Special Tea Ceremony with Maiko to watch an authentic Maiko prepare and serve matcha in a traditional tea ceremony.
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).
Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
