Tea Ceremony in DOWNTOWN KYOTO (Gion-Shijo Station)

All sessions are private for COVID-19 safety measures. Maikoya Kyoto offers an authentic tea ceremony in the heart of Japan’s cultural capital, Kyoto. Our award-winning cultural experiences are some of the best in the country, earning a place in TripAdvisor’s list for Traveler’s Choice Award and Japan’s Top Experiences for three consecutive years. Traditional Tea Ceremony with Kimono Tea Ceremony Our award-winning tea ceremonies are not only enjoyable but also a comprehensive educational experience. Our expert tea master and friendly staff will demonstrate the process during the tea ceremony while explaining the significance and history behind it the steps and the tools. Our excellent host has more than 20 years of experience with the Japanese tea ceremony, complete with a license of associate tea ceremony professor. During the tea ceremony, you will not […]

  Currently, all sessions are private for COVID-19 measures. Enjoy participating in a traditional tea ceremony room led by an authentic Kyoto geisha (geiko/maiko). Your tea ceremony host will be a maiko (an apprentice geisha) who will introduce you to this Japanese ritual. The geisha culture was born in Kyoto where young women, called geiko, used to serve tea to pilgrims who are visiting historic temples in Eastern Kyoto. We are the only venue in Kyoto that holds geisha tea ceremony and geisha show every day. Your once in a lifetime geisha (maiko) tea ceremony experience includes: Tea ceremony led by a real geisha (maiko) Actual tea ceremony participation in the same room with the geisha (maiko)(not demonstration on the stage) Making your own green tea Trying Japanese sweets as part […]

Private Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto This is a private kimono tea ceremony session. There will be no one else except you in the tea ceremony session. We also can allow you to take many photos. This experience includes Traditional tea ceremony in a private traditional Japanese room Drinking green tea and eating Japanese sweets Wearing a Kimono (You can choose Yukata as well in the summer season) The best cultural experience with the combination of kimono, meditation, harmony, matcha and Japanese sweets (OUR LOCATION) HIGHLIGHTS You will make a green tea (Matcha) in an ancient style Japanese tea ceremony room wearing Kimono. We are the highest ranked tea ceremony facility in Kyoto. We accept walk-ins but it is better to reserve online if you don’t like to wait. In […]

  Enjoy a special geisha performance just for you! This is a special event joined only by you. Whether you are seeking a memorable experience in Japan or just on a honeymoon, this is a very unique experience you will remember for the rest of your life. Please don’t worry about the location or communication with the geisha (maiko) as our location is near the central Gion-Shijo station and our English-speaking staff will be present to interpret for you. Geisha and apprentice geisha called maiko, train for years to perfect the traditional Japanese arts. One of the aspects of their training is performing the tea ceremony.   PRIVATE Geisha or Maiko Tea Ceremony and Performance   Lasts approximately 90 minutes Inclusions: A traditional kimono will be provided for you for the duration of the tea […]

Traditionally the tea ceremony is best enjoyed by wearing kimono but we allow travelers to join the activity by wearing casual clothes. So you can still experience this superb cultural ritual in the heart of the ancient capital without changing clothes. We celebrate our most recent award from TripAdvisor as Japan’s Top Experiences, 2019, chosen by travelers’ reviews. We are the only tea ceremony venue in Japan receiving this award. The tea ceremony is held in the traditional Japanese room conveniently located in central Kyoto, walking distance from Kawaramachi, Nishiki Market and the Gion area(OUR LOCATION). All the explanations are done by our friendly staff in plain English. Japanese tea ceremony is different than Chinese tea ceremony. The ceremony itself takes no longer than 40 minutes and you can get done with everything within an hour. Our staff will explain the […]

  This is a great combo pack for couples and families and honeymooners who are interested in the culture and history of Kyoto. The ticket includes: Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA (Traditional tea ceremony experience + kimono wearing experience + Japanese sweets + explanation of tea ceremony and zen. Maikoya is #1 rated tea ceremony in Japan.) Samurai & Ninja Museum Guided tour  Samurai show at the museum Samurai dress up at the museum Ninja star throw at the museum Ninja blow gun use at the museum Please click on NEXT to see the images from the experience   NOTE:  Please show up at the KIMONO Tea Ceremony venue first. After the tea ceremony experience we will give you directions on how to get to the Kyoto Smaurai & Ninja museum (2 minute walk […]

Make your own wagashi for your tea ceremony! Wagashi are traditional Japanese sweets that are best paired with matcha tea during a tea ceremony. Join our sweets-making workshop so you can learn how to make the treats for your kimono tea ceremony after class! Your private group will first be introduced to the basics for making the seasonal wagashi by our friendly instructor. After the session, you will be participating in an authentic, traditional Japanese tea ceremony where you will learn how to prepare a matcha green tea! Book with us online to reserve your class! Sweets Making & Kimono Tea Ceremony in Kyoto Lasts approximately 90 minutes Workshop inclusions: A traditional Japanese apron will be provided for you to use so your clothes will stay clean and tidy. We have a variety of sizes […]

This is a great combo pack for families who want to have fun but also learn about the local culture in a way that doesn’t bore kids. You will do both the traditional Japanese tea ceremony experience that is conducted in an engaging way for kids and families and the ninja experience in the samurai museum (about 8 minute walk from the tea ceremony venue). We will dress you in a traditional Japanese kimono and you can spend your time freely to take pictures with your Kimono’s on in front of amazing backgrounds. The ticket covers the Kyoto tea ceremony experience, Kimono dress up experience at Maikoya and the ninja experience at Kyoto Samurai & Ninja museum.   The ticket includes: *Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya (Kimono dress up + […]

At Maikoya we can accommodate a group of up to 50 people. For larger groups we may be able to provide a solution as well since we train many tea ceremony specialists. Please kindly note that we allow our guests to perform the hands on tea making and serving activity rather than just demonstrating it, so it is a pure authentic ritual that your group members will cherish and remember for the rest of their lives. *** This event can be reserved for 10 and more people.   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 […]