Heritage Experiences

Kyoto Imperial Palace Area: Kimono Tea Ceremony in a 140-Year-Old Machiya

Duration

1 hr 30 mins

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    • Wear a traditional kimono and take part in a tea ceremony inside Nishijin Tondaya, a historic machiya townhouse in Kyoto.

    • Experience tea culture in a preserved merchant house built in 1885 and registered as a National Cultural Heritage property.

    • Choose between regular kimono or upgrade to a premium silk kimono for a more refined traditional look.

    • Explore the interior of a large-scale kimono wholesaler’s residence from the Meiji era, featuring traditional architecture and inner gardens.

    • Shared or private group session (as per option selected)

    • Tea ceremony experience (Ryureiseki style seating)

    • Regular kimono with obi sash

    • Premium silk kimono with obi sash (if option selected)

    • Entry to Nishijin Tondaya machiya house

    • Socks (please bring your own socks)

    • Geta (traditional Japanese wooden sandals)

    • Hair styling

    • Make up

    • Lunch

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Guests from United States, Australia, Germany and over 6 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Liliana U

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jun 2026
    The historic house with its interior gardens was uniquely beautiful, the women assisting with the kimono dressing and tour of the house were kind and knowledgeable. The tea ceremony included a good amount of education and the tea itself was superb. We are very happy to have participated in a tea ceremony with true tea masters and at a historic site in Kyoto, a highlight of our Japan trip!

    Jana B

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    It was so beautiful. The ladies that hosted were even more beautiful. They explained the whole experience so in depth. The little ladies helping dress us to the tea master were all wonderful! We couldn't recommend this ceremony more! Thank you for hosting us!

    Tanja S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    That was a great experience. Everyone was so friendly and it was very informative.

    Charles T

    Group
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    Great experience. Kimonos were beautiful and the tea house was authentically beautiful

    Hila K

    Group
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    The authentic Kimonos we got to wear and take photos with was an amazing experience

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