Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Professional Photoshoot in Kyoto
On this cultural experience, you will have a full experience of wearing traditional Japanese kimono and a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. You will learn all you need to know about the tea ceremony from a friendly English-speaking tea master in relaxed manner. Your memorable moments will be captu
📍Meeting point: 【Meeting Point】GION ORIZURUYA Located in a traditional townhouse on a narrow, car-free alley. Look for the white fabric curtain (Noren) at the entrance. Once inside, please provide your name to the receptionist.
On this cultural experience, you will have a full experience of wearing traditional Japanese kimono and a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. You will learn all you need to know about the tea ceremony from a friendly English-speaking tea master in relaxed manner. Your memorable moments will be captured by our professional photographer and you will receive 3 digital photos as a memento of your experience. Highlights: ■ Interactive cultural experience including the demonstration of the tea ceremony and wearing Kimono in a traditional house ■ Learn the history and culture of traditional Japanese tea ceremony ■ Enjoy making your own Matcha green tea ■ 3 digital photos taken & selected by a professional photographer, sent via email Itinerary: ■10:00/14:00 Meet at the venue ■10:15/14:15 Change into Kimono and enter the tea room. Watch the tea ceremony demonstration in English. ■You will make your own Match green tea and have it with Japanese sweets. ■11:45/15:45 Finish the experience
Travel Insurance for Japan
SafetyWing covers medical expenses, trip cancellation, and adventure activities. Plans from $1.5/day.
What To Expect
Stop 1
Pass by【Gion Location】Meeting Point: GION ORIZURUYA Located in central Gion, steps from Yasaka Shrine and walking distance to Kiyomizu-dera. The perfect starting point for Kyoto stroll. Located in a traditional townhouse on a narrow, car-free alley. You will see a white fabric curtain (Noren) at the entrance. Once inside, please provide your name to the receptionist.
Stop 2
Pass by【Nishiki Market Location】Meeting Point: Nishiki Orizuruya Traditional townhouse tea ceremony by Nishiki Market. A perfect cultural break for foodies and shoppers in central Kyoto. Please enter the traditional Japanese townhouse "Nishiki Orizuruya". You will see a large sign and our green board "Japan Wonder Travel" at the entrance. Once inside, please provide your name to the receptionist.
Stop 3
⏱ 1h 30m- You will be escorted to the dressing room to choose your favorite kimono to dress. (ONLY at Nishiki Market Location: You can enjoy exploring the city in your kimono until 6:00 PM on the same day!) - Enjoy watching a tea ceremony demonstration by an English-speaking tea master. Then you will learn how to make your own Matcha. Have your Match with sweets. - Our professional photographer will capture 3 memorial photos of you -As your souvenir, 3 photos will be sent to you digitally by e-mail after the experience.
What’s Included
- ✓Kimono dressing
- ✓Traditional Matcha (tea)
- ✓3 digital photos (sent via email after the tour)
- ✓An English-speaking tea master
Additional Info
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- ❤️Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •No children under 5 years old
- •To prepare a set of Kimono for you, we need to know heights and gender of all the participants in advance.
- •If you have any food allergies, please let us know in advance.
- •If you are later than 15 minutes from the starting time, you are NOT allowed to join this experience and NO refund is available in such case.
- •Services not listed (For example : Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Extra food and drink, Other personal expenses) are not included in the tour.
- •There are two different venues. Please make sure to go to the location you booked for.
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