Duration
Book now, pay later
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Choose from 200+ kimonos with professional dressing assistance and complimentary hairstyling for women.
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Join an English-guided tea ceremony and prepare matcha using a traditional chasen.
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Enjoy Japanese sweets from a long-established Kyoto store during your ceremony.
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Small-group sessions make this hands-on cultural workshop welcoming for beginners.
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Upgrade to add a calligraphy workshop or a gold leaf craft experience with a take-home plate.
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Choice of over 200 kimonos
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Free hair styling for women
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Kimono rental
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All materials necessary for the selected experience (tea ceremony, calligraphy, or gold leaf workshop)
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Japanese sweets from a long-established store (based on option selected)
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Finished gold leaf plate to take home (based on option selected)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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.
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What to bring
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Please bring a smartphone with internet access, as you must open your voucher link and present the live “Use” screen to staff. Screenshots or printed tickets are not accepted.
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You do not need to bring anything else; all necessary materials for your selected experience are provided.
What’s not allowed
- Screenshots or printed versions of your voucher are not accepted. Only the live “Use” screen on your smartphone is valid.
Accessibility
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
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Reservations must be made by 12pm, one day before your participation date.
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Your voucher is valid only for the specified participation date.
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The experience is conducted in English.
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Free hair styling for women is included as part of the kimono experience.
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Children aged 3 and above require a ticket to participate.
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All materials needed for the tea ceremony, calligraphy, or gold leaf workshop are included based on your selected option.
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Tea ceremony variants include Japanese sweets from a long-established store.
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Guests joining the gold leaf experience can take home their finished plate as a souvenir.
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The experience takes place at Nishiki Orizuruya.
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