THE LOCATION
A Tea Ceremony Near Nishiki Market
Combine your experience with shopping and sightseeing in central Kyoto. Explore Nishiki Market and the surrounding streets before or after your visit.
Central Kyoto · MAIKOYA Nishiki
Enjoy tea in a Kyoto machiya, then explore central Kyoto in kimono.
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Your experience
Combine your experience with shopping and sightseeing in central Kyoto. Explore Nishiki Market and the surrounding streets before or after your visit.
Choose from the available kimonos and let our staff help you dress. Simple hairstyling is included for women. After tea, wear your kimono outside and return it by 6 PM the same day.
Watch a demonstration, learn about the utensils and etiquette, then prepare your own bowl of matcha. Your English-speaking host welcomes beginners and questions.
Enjoy matcha and seasonal Japanese sweets in a traditional Kyoto townhouse, with a peaceful tatami setting in the city.
Plan your visit
Near Nishiki Market and central Kyoto shopping streets.
KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA NISHIKI
329 Ebiyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8076, Japan.
Before you book
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Prices vary by date. Select your party size and date in the booking calendar above. Check the displayed price and final total before confirming your booking.
Yes—choose your kimono on arrival and explore outside after the ceremony. Dressing assistance is included. Return your kimono by 6 PM on the same day; later bookings leave less time for sightseeing.
This is a shared group tea ceremony. For a private experience, check the private kimono tea ceremony plan for venue details and availability.
Allow approximately 90 minutes for dressing, the ceremony, matcha preparation and photo time. The ceremony usually begins about 30 minutes after arrival. Sightseeing afterwards is additional.
Kimono selection and dressing, rental until 6 PM, an English-guided group tea ceremony, making your own matcha and seasonal Japanese sweets. Simple hairstyling is also included for women.
The venue is near Nishiki Market in central Kyoto, convenient for shopping and sightseeing. See the address and map.
You do not need to remain in seiza if it is uncomfortable. Chairs may be provided on request, subject to availability. Contact us in advance about seating or special assistance.
Yes, the shared session is conducted in English. No Japanese language skills are needed. Guest or third-party interpretation during the session is not permitted. Contact us in advance for language support; written guides may be available in some languages.
This page is for the kimono tea ceremony plan. For a museum visit as well, check the separate tea ceremony and samurai experience combo plan for inclusions, venues and availability.
Review the cancellation and rescheduling policy for the applicable conditions. For requests, contact cs@maikoya.com.
Guests must be aged 7 or over. Children under 7 cannot join this plan.
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
