Kyoto · Nishiki Market · Traditional Tea House

Tea Ceremony in Kyoto — Kimono, Matcha & Photoshoot

Experience an authentic tea ceremony in Kyoto — dress in a traditional kimono, prepare matcha with your own hands, and capture it all in a professional photoshoot at a historic Japanese house near Nishiki Market.

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From $124 per person Free cancellation
  • 4.8 / 5 105+ Reviews
  • 1.5 hours Duration
  • Kimono & Matcha Photoshoot Included
  • English Host Full Demonstration
  • Free Cancellation

The Experience

What Makes This Kimono Tea Ceremony Special

Everything that sets this apart as Kyoto's best-rated kimono tea ceremony experience.

Highlights

  • Step back in time as you dress in a traditional kimono
  • Learn about the history and culture of the tea ceremony
  • Enjoy a demonstration of the tea ceremony in English
  • Make your own matcha green tea and enjoy it with sweets
  • 3 digital photos taken & selected by a professional photographer, sent via email

What's Included

  • Tea ceremony demonstration in English
  • Matcha green tea and sweets
  • Kimono dressing
  • 3 Photos taken by professional photographer

How the Kyoto Tea Ceremony Experience Works

Four steps from arrival to your own bowl of Kyoto matcha.

  1. Arrive at Nishiki Orizuruya

    Head to Nishiki Orizuruya, a traditional Japanese house on Yanagi-no-Banba street near Nishiki Market. Your English-speaking host greets you and welcomes you inside.

  2. Dress in a Traditional Kimono

    Choose from a selection of authentic kimonos and get expertly dressed by your host. The full kimono dressing takes about 15 minutes and is included in the experience.

  3. Experience the Tea Ceremony

    Watch a traditional tea ceremony demonstration in English, then prepare your own bowl of matcha green tea. Enjoy Japanese sweets paired with the tea — the way it has been done for centuries.

  4. Professional Photoshoot

    A professional photographer captures 3 photos of you in kimono in the traditional Japanese house. After the ceremony, stroll Nishiki Market in your kimono (return by 6 PM).

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Best Tea Ceremony in Kyoto — With Kimono vs Without

Deciding between a kimono tea ceremony, a traditional temple ceremony, or a casual matcha experience? Here's how they compare.

FeatureRECOMMENDED Kimono Tea CeremonyTemple Tea CeremonyCasual Matcha Experience
Experience TypeFull kimono dressing + tea ceremony + photoshoot at traditional houseZen ceremony led by a monk in a historic templeSeated matcha preparation in a machiya or cafe
What's IncludedKimono dressing, matcha & sweets, 3 professional photos, English guideMonk-led ceremony, matcha & sweets, Zen meditation introductionMatcha green tea and wagashi sweets
Kimono ProvidedFull kimono selection and dressing includedNot typically includedNot included
Duration1.5 hours (incl. dressing + photoshoot)1 to 2 hours45 minutes to 1 hour
SettingTraditional Japanese house near Nishiki Market or GionHistoric Zen temple (often off the tourist path)Machiya townhouse or modern tea cafe
Photo OpportunityProfessional photographer — 3 photos includedPersonal photos usually allowedPersonal photos welcome
Free CancellationUp to 24 hours beforeUp to 24 hours beforeVaries by provider
Starting PriceFrom $124/per personFrom $28 to $106/personFrom $23 to $48/person
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Guest Reviews

What Our Guests Say

5/5 from 105 verified guests

"Amazing loved every minute Such beautiful people so gentle soft souls with hearts of gold 🙏🏻 so so happy fantastic area in the heart of Kyoto we had the tea experience & cannot thank everyone enough ….. ❤️🫶🏻. Traditional experience with fantastic team who made the day so special we are from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ❤️💋💋❤️💋🙏🏻"

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Michelle Germany

"Really thoughtful and well planned experience. Appreciated the chance to wear a traditional Kimono and learn the process of a tea ceremony."

Patryk United States

"Amazing experience! Truly wonderful service and everyone is very nice!"

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Mansi United States

"It was so special seeing the ceremony and taking part. I learned a lot"

Hannah United Kingdom

"So interesting and informative. This was a wonderful experience. Highly recommend"

Bill Canada

"Had a great time. The host was informative and interactive. The staff that helped us get ready for the tea ceremony were friendly and helpful. I would recommend this activity to someone visiting Kyoto."

Daniel Australia

"It was a very good experience. The attention to detail is superb, the professionals working altogether to make the tea ceremony and kimono dressing a memorable one.I would highly recommend. The photos turned out great too!5 stars!!"

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Manel United States

"Was an amazing experience from start to finish. Attention to detail on being dressed in a kimono of your choice through to learning about cleansing & blessing the tea was so interesting. Professional photos taken along with being able to go outside dressed if you wanted to return 6pm latest. Would totally recommend this experience ! Arigato"

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Lorraine United Kingdom

"Our guide, Mami was very knowledgeable and very kind!"

Jacquese United States

"Had a great experience very professional and well run, would definitely recommend to travellers to do this than just the dress up shops"

Michael New Zealand

"Excelente experiencia. Todo el equipo se preocupa de que tengas un buen momento desde que te vistes con el kimono hasta la ceremonia del té. Puedes salir a tomarte fotografías en los alrededores si quieres!"

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GetYourGuide traveler Chile

"It was very special and a unique experience. We have such great pictures as memories!"

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Join 105+ guests who rated this experience 4.8/5. Kimono dressing, tea ceremony demonstration, matcha preparation, and professional photoshoot — all in 90 minutes. Free cancellation. Starting from $124 per person.

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