At Maikoya, we can accommodate groups of up to 20 people. For larger groups, please contact us at info@mai-ko.com for further assistance. We take pride in offering an authentic tea ceremony experience where guests actively participate in tea preparation and serving, rather than simply observing a demonstration. This hands-on approach ensures a memorable and meaningful experience that your group will cherish for years to come.
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* This event can be reserved for 12 and more people.
* Children under 7 can not enter the tea ceremony venue.
If you have a child under 6 in your party, you can not make the reservation for this experience.
It is ideal to wear a kimono during the traditional tea ceremony.
The best thing at Maikoya is that you can dress up and enjoy the ceremony in an authentic tea ceremony room without leaving our facility. We are the only place in Kyoto where a group of any size can get engage in various cultural activities, including tea ceremony, in a traditional setting.
This activity involves
- Kimono wearing
- Explanation of the tea ceremony ritual and its cultural importance in Japan
- Performing the activity lead by a tea master
- Enjoying Japanese sweets served during the ceremony
NOTE
While the tea ceremony is traditionally performed while everyone sits on the tatami mat, we encourage getting comfortable and crossing your legs if you'd like.
Bamboo chairs are also provided upon request.
We are a cultural experience venue located in the heart of Kyoto, the cultural capital of Japan. We pride ourselves on providing authenthinc experiences in Kyoto. Founded on the four main pricinples of tea ceremony (Harmony, respect, purity and tranquility) Maikoya Gion Kiyomizu has gained recognition among both locals and foreigners. Maikoya also recently has been selected as one of the best tea ceremony venues in Japan by Tripadvisor. Learning about a country through cultural workshops and activities will give you a better understanding of our intricate history, valued social principals and holistic way of life. By learning about Japan and its people, you will be immersed in different perspectives and approaches that are unique to this country. Maikoya Gion Kiyomizu offers you opportunities to understand this culture through local instructors and guides. There is no better way to learn about a new place from the viewpoints of those who grew up and live in this amazing country. What better way to spend an afternoon than learning a traditional, beautiful new art form with a knowledgeable tutor in a picturesque setting? You wouldn't find friendlier people to help you experience Japan in all its splendour.
Our address is : 100, rokurocho, matsubaradori yamatooji higashiiru, higashiyama-ku, Kyoto google map
Our email address is gion@mai-ko.com
