Kyoto Combo Ticket at Maikoya Nishiki: wear a beautiful kimono for an authentic matcha tea ceremony, then enjoy a guided tour, shuriken throwing, and soft samurai armor photo time at the Samurai & Ninja Museum — two Kyoto cultural experiences in one easy reservation.
Enjoy two of Kyoto's most popular cultural experiences with one easy reservation. First, wear a beautiful kimono and join an authentic matcha tea ceremony at MAIKOYA NISHIKI. Then take a short 5-minute walk to the Samurai & Ninja Museum for a guided museum tour, a fun shuriken (ninja star) throwing experience, and photo time in soft samurai armor.
This combo is a great choice for couples and families who are interested in the culture and history of Kyoto, and both venues sit right by Nishiki Market in central Kyoto.
This combo ticket does not include the Samurai Sword Experience or the Ninja Experience. These are separate programs with their own costumes and training activities. If those are what you are looking for, please book from the links below:
KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA NISHIKI Kyoto, Japan — near Nishiki Market and central Kyoto shopping streets
Your day starts at the tea ceremony venue. After the tea ceremony, our staff will give you directions to the Samurai & Ninja Museum — just a 5-minute walk away.
Check in at MAIKOYA NISHIKI, choose your kimono, and enjoy the tea ceremony with Japanese sweets. Approx. 90 minutes including kimono dressing and photo time.
After the tea ceremony, our staff will guide you on how to reach the Samurai & Ninja Museum, located right by Nishiki Market. See the walking route map further down this page.
Join the English guided tour of the samurai and ninja exhibits, test your aim in the shuriken throwing experience, and take souvenir photos in soft samurai armor. Approx. 60 minutes.
Our award-winning tea ceremonies are not only enjoyable but also a comprehensive educational experience. Your English-speaking host will demonstrate the process while explaining the meaning behind each step and tool, along with the history of tea ceremony and Kyoto.
You will not only watch how matcha green tea is made — you will whisk your own bowl of matcha, guided by the tea master, using high-quality matcha powder.
Choose from a beautiful selection of kimonos, and our friendly staff will help you dress comfortably and look your best. Wearing a kimono adds a special sense of occasion to the tea ceremony and makes your Kyoto photos even more memorable.
You are welcome to take photos in kimono in the tea room and around the venue's photo spots. You may even keep wearing your kimono while visiting the museum — simply return it to the rental shop by 6:00 PM. Please note, however, that the soft samurai armor cannot be worn over a kimono: if you would like to enjoy the samurai armor photo time, we recommend changing out of your kimono before heading to the museum.
Your tea ceremony is held in a historic machiya townhouse registered as a Tangible Cultural Property, conveniently located in central Kyoto. The venue is just a few minutes from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station and popular destinations such as Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple.
Everyone is welcome to take pictures in the tea room and at our unique photo backdrops — a wonderful way to preserve the memory of your cultural experience.
Your matcha is served with traditional Japanese sweets called wagashi — a simple accompaniment carefully chosen to balance the flavor of matcha.
The Samurai & Ninja Museum is only about a 5-minute walk from the tea ceremony venue. Use the route map below so you can move between the two venues smoothly — our staff will also point you in the right direction after the tea ceremony.
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Enjoy an interactive tour where you will learn trivia and fascinating facts about Japanese history and culture. Walk through the samurai and ninja exhibits while our knowledgeable guide tells you the stories behind the displays — from technical details to the lives these items once touched.
Feel free to ask questions along the way. The tours are available in English.
Get a glimpse of what it was like to be one of the most prestigious ruling classes of old Japan, and learn how ninjas carried out their covert missions with their unique weapons and tools.
The exhibits and stories are fun and easy to follow for both adults and children.
Learn how to throw shuriken — the famous ninja stars. After some practice, test your targeting skills and enjoy a friendly competition with your family and friends. This hands-on activity is a favorite among kids and adults alike.
For everyone's safety, please follow the instructor's cues during the activity. Our staff will kindly guide you and your children through each step.
The Samurai Sword Experience and the Ninja Experience are separate programs with costume dressing and training activities, and they are not included in this combo ticket. If that is the experience you are looking for, please book one of these programs instead:
Not sure which program fits your plans? Contact us at cs@maikoya.com and we will be happy to guide you to the best option.
Plans can change while traveling. If you need to cancel or move your appointment, please check our cancellation and rescheduling guide for details. For cancellation or rescheduling requests, please contact cs@maikoya.com.
The combo ticket includes (1) the Kimono Tea Ceremony at Maikoya Nishiki — kimono wearing, an English-guided matcha tea ceremony, and Japanese sweets (wagashi) — and (2) the Samurai & Ninja Museum Basic Ticket — an English guided museum tour, a shuriken (ninja star) throwing experience, and photo time in soft samurai armor.
No. A ninja costume is not included. The museum portion of this combo is the Basic Ticket (guided tour, shuriken throwing, and soft samurai armor photo time). Ninja costume dressing is part of the separate Ninja Experience in Kyoto program.
The combo ticket includes the museum's Basic Ticket: a guided tour, shuriken throwing, and soft samurai armor photo time. The Ninja Experience in Kyoto is a separate, longer program that includes ninja costume dressing and ninja training activities. Please book that program separately, or contact us about adding it to your visit.
Adding a separate program on the day may be possible depending on the schedule and availability. To make sure a time slot is available, we recommend booking the program in advance or contacting us at cs@maikoya.com. You can also ask our staff when you arrive.
Please show up at the KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA NISHIKI venue first. After the tea ceremony, our staff will give you directions to the Samurai & Ninja Museum, which is about a 5-minute walk away near Nishiki Market.
The tea ceremony lasts approximately 90 minutes including kimono dressing, and the museum tour with the shuriken experience lasts approximately 60 minutes. Including the walk between the venues, please allow about 2.5 to 3 hours in total.
Children aged 7 and older are welcome, and a children's price (JPY 300 OFF) applies for ages 7–12. Children under 7 cannot enter the tea ceremony venue, so parties with a child under 7 cannot book this combo.
Yes. You are welcome to take photos in the tea room and at the venue's photo spots. You are also welcome to wear your kimono while visiting the museum. Please return the kimono to the rental shop by 6:00 PM.
Please note that the soft samurai armor cannot be worn over a kimono. We recommend that guests who would like to participate in the samurai armor photo time change out of their kimono before heading to the museum.
Yes. Changing your reservation is quick and easy. Please see our cancellation and rescheduling guide, or contact cs@maikoya.com with your booking details.
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
