Enjoy a kimono tea ceremony at MAIKOYA Nishiki, then IMAGINE NOH at Kyoto Kanze Noh Theatre. Two venues, one Kyoto cultural experience. Four special dates in autumn 2026, with English introductions. Travel between venues is not included.
Kyoto · Nishiki
FOUR SPECIAL DATES · AUTUMN 2026
Wear a kimono and whisk matcha at MAIKOYA Nishiki. Then travel to Kyoto Kanze Noh Theatre for IMAGINE NOH. This package brings together two experiences at two separate venues.
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WATCH / IMAGINE NOH
Discover the sound, movement, and atmosphere of the stage before your Kyoto visit.
Kimono tea ceremony + theatre ticket
Begin at MAIKOYA Nishiki. Choose your kimono and enjoy a guided group tea ceremony, your own bowl of matcha, and seasonal Japanese sweets.
Enjoy time between the two experiences. Allow time to return your kimono and travel to Kyoto Kanze Noh Theatre, a separate venue. Transportation from MAIKOYA to the theatre is not included; please arrange and pay for your own journey.
Discover noh and kyogen through English introductions, compact performances, a post-show Q&A, and a designated photo opportunity. The event ends at 19:00. At the theatre entrance, give the reception staff your booking name and reservation number.
Plan your kimono return: the standard rental return time is 18:00, while IMAGINE NOH ends at 19:00. Please arrange your return before travelling to the theatre, unless MAIKOYA confirms a different arrangement for your booking.
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KIMONO & MATCHAYour kimono tea ceremonyView detailsClose
Step into MAIKOYA Nishiki, a traditional Kyoto machiya near Nishiki Market. Your English-speaking host introduces the utensils, etiquette, and gestures of Japanese tea culture before you prepare your own matcha.
The tea ceremony usually begins about 30 minutes after arrival, once the group is dressed. The selected time is your arrival time at MAIKOYA.
IMAGINE NOHThe plays, stories & performersView detailsClose
The swordsmith Munechika receives help from the fox deity of Inari Shrine to forge a sword for the emperor. Discover a world of masks, music, and powerful movement.
A mountain monk’s misbehaviour in a persimmon orchard leads to comic trouble. Kyogen brings an earthy, playful counterpoint to the world of noh.
Noh specialists introduce the performances in English. An interpreted post-show Q&A offers a closer connection with the performers. A designated photo opportunity is also included. Photography is not permitted during the performances; the featured performers and photo timing vary by date. Please follow the theatre’s guidance.
IMAGINE NOH is presented by Kyoto City Tourism Association / DMO KYOTO and Discover Noh in Kyoto. Performance photographs are illustrative.
PLAN YOUR VISITLocations & directionsView detailsCloseKIMONO TEA CEREMONY
329 Ebiyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
京都府京都市中京区海老屋町329
NOH & KYOGEN THEATRE
44 Okazaki Enshojicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8344, Japan
京都市左京区岡崎円勝寺町44
From Exit 1 of Higashiyama Station on the Tozai subway line, walk approximately 5 minutes to the theatre.
At the entrance: give the reception staff your booking name and reservation number.
Transportation from MAIKOYA to the theatre is not included. Please arrange and pay for your own journey.
All times are Japan Standard Time.
Yes. The tea ceremony introduces each step, and the theatre program offers English explanations to help first-time audiences enjoy noh and kyogen.
Please arrange your kimono return before travelling to the theatre unless MAIKOYA confirms a different return arrangement. The standard 18:00 return time is earlier than the 19:00 end of the show.
No. The tea ceremony is at MAIKOYA Nishiki, and the performance is at Kyoto Kanze Noh Theatre. Transportation between MAIKOYA and the theatre is not included. Please make your own travel arrangements, cover your own transport costs, and allow enough time to arrive before the performance.
The tea ceremony and noh ticket have different cancellation deadlines. Please see the cancellation policy below and contact nishiki@maikoya.com with your booking name and reservation number.
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled tea ceremony start time for a refund of the tea ceremony portion. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are non-refundable for this portion.
The noh ticket portion is non-refundable from 7 days before the performance onwards. Cancelling the tea ceremony does not override the noh ticket’s cancellation policy.
Each deadline applies separately to its respective part of the package. All deadlines use Japan Standard Time. To request a cancellation, contact nishiki@maikoya.com with your booking name and reservation number.
Autumn 2026 / Nishiki
Tea ceremony start times · Nishiki
Ages 7 and above · Up to 12 guests per tea session · All times are Japan Standard Time.
Contact MAIKOYA to check availability and booking details for the kimono tea ceremony & IMAGINE NOH plan.
Enquire about this planThe linked cancellation policy applies to the tea ceremony portion. The IMAGINE NOH ticket portion is non-refundable from 7 days before the performance onwards.
Kimono Tea Ceremony Kyoto Maikoya NISHIKI is a leading cultural experience provider and a four-time TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award winner. Located in a historic machiya townhouse in the heart of Kyoto, Maikoya offers immersive cultural workshops and activities that provide a unique insight into Japanese history and society. Enjoy a traditional Kyoto tea ceremony, savor the taste of fresh matcha during a delightful tea tasting, and discover the art of Japanese hospitality. Maikoya provides a truly authentic cultural experience, allowing you to connect with Japan's rich traditions. For a more personalized experience, inquire about our private tea ceremony options. Your tea ceremony experience includes a complimentary kimono rental, allowing you to explore Kyoto in style. Choose from a variety of beautiful traditional designs in all sizes, perfect for creating lasting memories. Our friendly, English and Japanese-speaking staff will ensure you have a memorable and enriching time at our Kyoto teahouse.
Email: nishiki@maikoya.com Address: 329, Ebiyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto 604-8076, Japan
