Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Orizuruya, Gion

What's included

• Tea Ceremony Utensils Rental
• Kimono Set Rental
• Hairstyling (simple style)
• Snacks (Wagashi & matcha)
• Licensed Guide

Starting at

09:30, 10:00, 10:30 … 16:00

Group size

Selectable travelers: 1–5

Schedule

1. Check-in at Gion Oritsuruya
2. Changing into kimono

   Begin by selecting your favorite kimono from over 200 exquisite designs, with our friendly staff assisting you in dressing. For women, complimentary hair styling is included to complete your traditional look.

   
3. Tea ceremony experience

   Once adorned in your kimono, step into a serene tea room where you’ll be guided through the rituals of the tea ceremony by an experienced instructor. Learn the graceful techniques of preparing matcha using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen), and then try making your own bowl of matcha.

   
4. Changing back
5. Dismissal on site

What's included

• Tea Ceremony Utensils Rental
• Kimono Set Rental
• Hairstyling (simple style)
• Snacks (Wagashi & matcha)
• Licensed Guide
• Japanese Calligraphy Set Rental

Starting at

09:30, 10:30, 12:00, 13:00, 14:30

Group size

Selectable travelers: 1–3

Schedule

1. Check-in at Gion Oritsuruya
2. Changing into kimono

   Begin by selecting your favorite kimono from over 200 exquisite designs, with our friendly staff assisting you in dressing. For women, complimentary hair styling is included to complete your traditional look.

   
3. Tea ceremony experience

   Once adorned in your kimono, step into a serene tea room where you’ll be guided through the rituals of the tea ceremony by an experienced instructor. Learn the graceful techniques of preparing matcha using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen), and then try making your own bowl of matcha.

   
4. Japanese calligraphy experience

   Enjoy a calligraphy experience that lets you feel the spiritual essence of Japanese culture.
5. Changing back
6. Dismissal on site

What's included

• Tea Ceremony Utensils Rental
• Kimono Set Rental
• Hairstyling (simple style)
• Snacks (Wagashi & matcha)
• Licensed Guide

Starting at

12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00

Group size

Selectable travelers: 1–10

This is a special experience course where an authentic “Maiko,” carrying on the traditions of Gion, Kyoto, makes a tea just in front of your eyes.

Schedule

1. Check-in at Gion Oritsuruya
2. Changing into kimono

   Begin by selecting your favorite kimono from over 200 exquisite designs, with our friendly staff assisting you in dressing. For women, complimentary hair styling is included to complete your traditional look.

   
3. Classroom
4. Demonstration

   Her beautiful darari-no-obi sash, seasonal hanakanzashi (floral hair ornaments), and pristine white makeup. Witnessing the dignified temae (making a tea) of a Maiko — the flower of Gion — up close is a luxury unique to this place.

   
5. Making a tea
6. Enjoying tea
7. Changing back
8. Dismissal on site