Are you newlyweds, or are you planning to get married soon? You and your partner will certainly be interested in dressing up in traditional Japanese wedding attire and having your photos taken by a professional photographer. You can have your photos taken in the traditional Kyoto townhouse and beautiful Japanese gardens. An expert will dress you in a beautiful traditional Japanese wedding kimono. You can also have your hair styled appropriately to make your experience more authentic. The entire experience lasts about 1 hour, and you’ll have memories to treasure for a lifetime!
100, Rokurocho, Matsubara-dori Yamatooji Higashi iru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
京都市東山区松原通大和大路東入轆轤町100This building is a registered tangible cultural property in Japan.
・Wearing the coolest wedding kimono for men
・Wearing a beautiful wedding kimono including hairdo and hairpins for ladies・Photo Shoot
*We kindly request that you contact us in advance regarding the participation of special needs.
If you’re recently married, or if you’re going to be married soon, seize this opportunity to have your photos taken in traditional Japanese wedding attire. Experts are on hand to dress you and style your hair so that you look just like a couple getting married in Japan. After you’re dressed, you’ll meet the professional photographer. The photographer has years of experience creating portraits of people wearing kimono, and will help you achieve traditional poses. You’ll receive digital versions of your portraits. Create memories that you’ll cherish forever by having your photos take in traditional Japanese wedding attire!
Our experiences are held in a historic machiya that has been registered as a Tangible Cultural Property, located conveniently in central Kyoto. The traditional townhouse is just a few minutes away from the Gion-Shijo train station and nearby popular destinations such as the Gion district, the Kiyomizu Temple, and the Sannenzaka. Everyone is welcome to take pictures in the tea room and the garden, along with our unique backdrops! After all, who wouldn’t want to preserve the memory of a cultural experience?
Maikoya Gion Kiyomizu is a cultural experience venue nestled in the heart of Gion, Kyoto, just steps from Hanamikoji Street, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yasaka Shrine, and Sannenzaka. Housed in a nationally recognized, government-protected historic teahouse with a beautiful Japanese garden, Maikoya offers authentic experiences rooted in the four principles of tea ceremony: harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. We provide immersive cultural workshops and activities, including tea ceremony, kimono tea ceremony, private tea ceremony, and kimono rental, allowing visitors to deeply connect with Japanese history, social principles, and holistic way of life. Our convenient location near popular Higashiyama attractions like Kiyomizu Dera makes us an ideal destination for those seeking an enriching experience in Kyoto. Maikoya Gion Kiyomizu has been recognized by TripAdvisor as one of the best tea ceremony venues in Japan, offering unparalleled opportunities to learn from local instructors and guides, experiencing Japanese culture firsthand in a picturesque setting. Whether you're seeking a traditional tea ceremony in a historic teahouse with a serene tea garden, or the elegance of a kimono, Maikoya Gion Kiyomizu provides an unforgettable cultural immersion.
ADDRESS (google map): 100, Rokurocho, Matsubaradori Yamatooji Higashiiru, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto
email: gion@maikoya.com
