Kyoto Matcha Tea Ceremony & Full-Day Kimono near Kiyomizu-dera

About this experience

Discover two of Kyoto’s iconic traditions in one experience: a traditional matcha tea ceremony and a full-day kimono rental near Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Choose from a wide selection of kimono styles and colors, and let your experienced staff dress you comfortably. Then prepare and enjoy matcha with Japanese sweets while learning about tea culture in a peaceful setting. Your booking time is your arrival time at the shop. Allow about 2 hours for kimono selection, dressing, and the tea ceremony. Afternoon guests may come in the morning to dress first; your staff will advise the ceremony time so you can sightsee before returning. Before or after the ceremony, explore Kyoto in your kimono. Walk to Yasaka Pagoda, Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka, and Kiyomizu-dera, enjoy local food, and take memorable photos along the historic streets. Please return the kimono by 5:30 PM on the same day.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 120 min

   Enjoy two classic Kyoto experiences in one booking: a traditional tea ceremony and a full-day kimono experience near Kiyomizu-dera. After arriving at the shop, choose a kimono from a variety of styles and colors. Our staff will assist you with dressing. You will then join a traditional tea ceremony, enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets, and learn about Japanese tea culture in a calm setting. For the 10:30 AM tea ceremony, please arrive by 9:30 AM to allow enough time to choose and put on your kimono. For the 2:30 PM tea ceremony, you may visit the shop in the morning, get dressed, enjoy sightseeing independently, and return by 2:15 PM. To complete both the kimono dressing and tea ceremony in the afternoon, please arrive by 1:30 PM. During your free time before or after the tea ceremony, you may independently explore the historic streets near Kiyomizu-dera and take memorable photos in your kimono. Please return the kimono by 5:30 PM on the same day.

What's included

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• Full-day kimono or yukata rental
• Kimono accessories
• Kimono is provided from October to May
• Obi belt, traditional sandals, Japanese-style bag, and socks
• Kimono dressing and basic hairstyling
• Choosing Tea Ceremony Only – No Kimono excludes kimono/yukata, dressing, hairstyling & accessories.
• Matcha tea and traditional Japanese sweets
• Yukata is provided from June to September
• Matcha tea ceremony experience

What's not included

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• Transportation to the venue
• Additional food and drinks
• Professional photography

Additional information

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Cancellation policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.