--- title: Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Professional Photoshoot in Kyoto lang: en type: tour city: Kyoto country: Japan price: 115 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 59 duration_minutes: 105 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 11 of 11 (Tea Ceremony & Matcha) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/tea-ceremony-with-kimono-and-professional-photoshoot-in-kyoto/ --- # Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Professional Photoshoot in Kyoto **Guidekin's take:** Combine kimono dressing, a tea ceremony and a professional photoshoot at your choice of the Gion or Nishiki Market location. Matcha and three digital photos sent by email are included; children under five cannot join. 4.81 from 59 reviews at €115 per person for 1h 45m. In our comparison: #11 of 11 in Tea Ceremony & Matcha, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview On this cultural experience, you will have a full experience of wearing traditional Japanese kimono and a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. You will learn all you need to know about the tea ceremony from a friendly English-speaking tea master in relaxed manner. Your memorable moments will be captured by our professional photographer and you will receive 3 digital photos as a memento of your experience. Highlights: ■ Interactive cultural experience including the demonstration of the tea ceremony and wearing Kimono in a traditional house ■ Learn the history and culture of traditional Japanese tea ceremony ■ Enjoy making your own Matcha green tea ■ 3 digital photos taken & selected by a professional photographer, sent via email Itinerary: ■10:00/14:00 Meet at the venue ■10:15/14:15 Change into Kimono and enter the tea room. Watch the tea ceremony demonstration in English. ■You will make your own Match green tea and have it with Japanese sweets. ■11:45/15:45 Finish the experience ## Before you book - Meeting point: 【Meeting Point】GION ORIZURUYA Located in… - 4 start times: between 12:00 and 14:30 - Age rule: No children under 5 years old **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €115 per person - Duration: 1h 45m - Rating: 4.81/5 from 59 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Japan Wonder Travel - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 12:00, 12:45, 14:00, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.81 from 59 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 56 of 59. - 5 stars: 51 (86%) - 4 stars: 5 (8%) - 3 stars: 3 (5%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Gion Location | €115 / person | English | Located in Gion, steps from Yasaka Shrine and walking distance to Kiyomizu-dera. The perfect starting point for Kyoto stroll. Starting point: THE TEA CEREMONY GION Orizuruya, 572番7 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan | | Nishiki Market Location | €115 / person | English | Traditional townhouse tea ceremony by Nishiki Market. A perfect cultural break for foodies and shoppers in central Kyoto. Starting point: Nishiki Orizuruya, 452 Jūmonjichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8121, Japan | ## What's included - Kimono dressing - Traditional Matcha (tea) - 3 digital photos (sent via email after the tour) - An English-speaking tea master ## Itinerary 1. **【Gion Location】Meeting Point: GION ORIZURUYA Located in central Gion, steps f...** (pass by, no stop) - 【Gion Location】Meeting Point: GION ORIZURUYA Located in central Gion, steps from Yasaka Shrine and walking distance to Kiyomizu-dera. The perfect starting point for Kyoto stroll. Located in a traditional townhouse on a narrow, car-free alley. You will see a white fabric... 2. **【Nishiki Market Location】Meeting Point: Nishiki Orizuruya Traditional townhou...** (pass by, no stop) - 【Nishiki Market Location】Meeting Point: Nishiki Orizuruya Traditional townhouse tea ceremony by Nishiki Market. A perfect cultural break for foodies and shoppers in central Kyoto. Please enter the traditional Japanese townhouse "Nishiki Orizuruya". You will see a large sign... 3. **Kyoto** (1h 30m) - - You will be escorted to the dressing room to choose your favorite kimono to dress. (ONLY at Nishiki Market Location: You can enjoy exploring the city in your kimono until 6:00 PM on the same day!) - Enjoy watching a tea ceremony demonstration by an English-speaking tea... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri - Departures: 12:00, 12:45, 14:00, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 【Meeting Point】GION ORIZURUYA Located in a traditional townhouse on a narrow, car-free alley. Look for the white fabric curtain (Noren) at the entrance. Once inside, please provide your name to the receptionist. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - No children under 5 years old - To prepare a set of Kimono for you, we need to know heights and gender of all the participants in advance. - If you have any food allergies, please let us know in advance. - If you are later than 15 minutes from the starting time, you are NOT allowed to join this experience and NO refund is available in such case. - Services not listed (For example : Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Extra food and drink, Other personal expenses) are not included in the tour. - There are two different venues. Please make sure to go to the location you booked for. ## Compared with other Tea Ceremony & Matcha | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 11** | €115 | 1h 45m | 4.81 (59) | shared | | [Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House](/japan/kyoto/tours/private-tea-ceremony-and-sake-tasting-in-kyoto-samurai-house/?format=md) | €104 | 1h | 5.0 (191) | private | | [Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-private-tea-ceremony-with-tea-master-at-home/?format=md) | €93 | 1h | 5.0 (65) | private | | [Maiko Dance and Tea Ceremony on a Noh Stage in Kyoto](/japan/kyoto/tours/maiko-dance-and-tea-ceremony-on-a-noh-stage-in-kyoto/?format=md) | €127 | 1h 30m | 4.99 (79) | private | Ranked #11 of 11 in Tea Ceremony & Matcha by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €93 to €133, median €109; typical length 1h 30m. 6 of 11 are private. 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