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Highlights
- Choose from 200+ kimonos with professional dressing assistance and complimentary hairstyling for women.
- Join an English-guided tea ceremony and prepare matcha using a traditional chasen.
- Enjoy Japanese sweets from a long-established Kyoto store during your ceremony.
- Small-group sessions make this hands-on cultural workshop welcoming for beginners.
- Upgrade to add a calligraphy workshop or a gold leaf craft experience with a take-home plate.
Your Experience
Step into Kyoto’s cultural heart with a 1.5-hour kimono and tea ceremony workshop near Nishiki Market.
Getting started
Arrive at Nishiki Oritsuruya, where you’ll select your favorite kimono from over 200 options. The staff will assist with dressing and provide complimentary hair styling for women before your English-speaking instructor introduces the session.
What to expect
Kyoto kimono & tea ceremony workshop
Experience two pillars of Japanese tradition, kimono attire and the tea ceremony, guided by local experts in a dedicated tea room. This hands-on workshop invites you to engage with centuries-old customs in the heart of Kyoto.
Features
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Kimono selection and dressing: Choose from an extensive collection of kimonos and learn about their cultural significance as you dress in authentic attire.
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Tea ceremony demonstration: Watch an instructor demonstrate the art of preparing matcha, then try whisking your own tea using a chasen.
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Japanese sweets tasting: Enjoy traditional sweets from a Kyoto store established over a century ago, paired with your freshly made matcha.
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All-inclusive workshop: All materials are provided, so you can fully immerse yourself in the experience without bringing anything along.
Upgrades
Upgrade to a Japanese calligraphy workshop or a gold leaf craft session, where you create and take home your own finished piece.
Inclusions
- Choice of over 200 kimonos
- Free hair styling for women
- Kimono rental
- All materials necessary for the selected experience (tea ceremony, calligraphy, or gold leaf workshop)
- Japanese sweets from a long-established store (based on option selected)
- Finished gold leaf plate to take home (based on option selected)
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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