Central Kyoto · MAIKOYA Karasuma Shijo
Enjoy tea in a Kyoto machiya, then explore central Kyoto in kimono.
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Your experience
Set aside approximately 90 minutes for kimono dressing and a hands-on introduction to tea culture at MAIKOYA Karasuma Shijo. Afterwards, continue exploring central Kyoto in your chosen kimono.
Kimono dressing + tea ceremony experience
Afterwards, enjoy kimono rental until 6:00 PM on the same day.
Staying around Karasuma Shijo or arriving from Kyoto Station? Add a tea ceremony to your plans in an area convenient for hotels and shopping. Visit between sightseeing stops or make it a cultural highlight of your day in central Kyoto.
Karasuma Shijo · Convenient for hotels, shopping & Kyoto Station access
Pick a kimono from the available selection and let our staff help you dress. Simple hairstyling is also included for women. After your tea ceremony, your same-day rental continues until 6 PM, giving you time to enjoy central Kyoto in kimono.
Included · Kimono selection, dressing & rental until 6:00 PM
Your English-speaking host introduces the tea utensils, gestures, and etiquette, explaining the care behind each movement. After watching the demonstration, try whisking your own bowl of matcha. No previous experience or Japanese language skills are needed.
Included · English guidance & hands-on matcha preparation
Settle into the quiet atmosphere of a traditional Kyoto townhouse and enjoy Japanese sweets alongside your matcha. Tatami, tea utensils, and the host’s thoughtful movements make this a gentle pause between the busier parts of your itinerary.
Included · Matcha & seasonal Japanese sweetsPlan your visit
KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA KARASUMA SHIJO
220 Itoyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
京都府京都市下京区糸屋町220
Convenient for nearby hotels, Shijo shopping, and access from Kyoto Station. Check the map for your route to the Karasuma Shijo venue.
Before you book
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Prices vary by date. Select your party size and date in the booking calendar above to check the applicable price and availability. Check the final total before confirming.
Yes. Choose from the available kimono selection on arrival, and our staff will help you dress. After the ceremony, you may explore Karasuma Shijo and central Kyoto in kimono. Your rental ends at 6 PM on the same day, so please plan your return accordingly. Later sessions leave less time for sightseeing.
Allow approximately 90 minutes, including kimono dressing, the tea ceremony, matcha preparation, and photo time. The ceremony usually begins about 30 minutes after arrival, once everyone is dressed. Sightseeing afterwards is separate from this approximate 90-minute experience.
This plan includes sweets to enjoy with your matcha. Sweets making is a separate activity; see the wagashi-making and kimono tea ceremony plan for details.
This is a group tea ceremony shared with other guests. If you would like a private experience, please check our private kimono tea ceremony plan for venue details and availability.
No. You do not need to remain in seiza if it is uncomfortable. Chairs may be provided on request, subject to availability. Please mention seating needs when booking and contact us in advance if you require special assistance.
Your plan includes kimono selection and dressing, same-day kimono rental until 6:00 PM, an English-guided group tea ceremony, preparing your own matcha, and seasonal Japanese sweets. Simple hairstyling is also included for women.
Yes. An English-speaking host guides you step by step, so beginners are welcome and Japanese language skills are not needed. Interpretation by guests or third-party interpreters is not permitted during the session. Please contact us in advance if you need language support; written guides may be available in some languages.
This experience is for guests aged 7 and up. Children under 7 cannot join this plan.
The Karasuma Shijo venue is convenient for nearby hotels and shopping, with access from Kyoto Station. It is a practical choice for adding a cultural experience to a day based in central Kyoto. Check the map for the route from your hotel or station.
The sweets do not contain nuts as an ingredient. However, they are produced in a facility that also handles nuts, so cross-contact is possible. For safety, yatsuhashi is not served to guests with severe nut allergies. Please inform us in advance about any food allergies or dietary requirements.
Please review the cancellation and rescheduling policy for the applicable conditions. For requests, contact cs@maikoya.com.
