Kimono × Tea Ceremony
Dress in silk. Sit in silence. Drink together.
This is not a demonstration. From the moment your instructor begins to dress you in kimono, you are a participant — not an audience.
The tea ceremony that follows is the same ritual practiced in this home for generations. You will learn to prepare matcha with the same care, the same attention, the same quiet focus that defines the practice.
Set in a real Kyoto home — not a hotel or cultural centre — with a tatami room and traditional Japanese garden. Trusted by FOUR SEASONS HOTEL KYOTO & ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts for private cultural experiences.
- Full Kimono Set (Kimono / Obi Sash / Accessories)
- Kimono Dressing by a Kimono Master
- Hair Styling (Women Only)
- Photo Session (Individual & Group)
- Full tea ceremony experience
- Matcha & Japanese sweets
- English guidance throughout
- Use of tatami room & garden
- Small Group
1.5h, three moments.
Kimono Fitting Experience
Our kimono-dressing master will suggest a selection of kimonos suited to the season, and you're welcome to choose the one that speaks to you. Each piece is a pure silk kimono, woven with care by master artisans using techniques passed down through generations in Kyoto.
Once you've made your choice, our kimono-dressing master will fit you into the kimono, tailoring it to your body to bring out its most beautiful form. Afterward, for female guests, we also style your hair to complement the kimono.
If you require a special size, please contact us in advance.
We begin with a brief introduction to the traditional tea room style, then move into the room you'll be using — a space with 80 years of history, where the spirit of Zen still lingers in its tokonoma alcove.
The tea master shares the story behind the hanging scroll, seasonal flowers, and Japanese sweets in the alcove.
Before the tea, take a moment to enjoy the seasonal sweet.
After watching the tea master's ceremony, each guest is served a bowl of freshly whisked matcha.
Once the tea is finished, we talk a little about the culture behind it.
To go deeper, a few guests get to try whisking their own tea, guided by our instructor.
And throughout — feel free to ask questions, anytime.
A kimono is a work of craftsmanship, woven from centuries of Japanese tradition. Our photo session puts the spotlight on you, dressed in this living art.
Set in a traditional tea room with a small Japanese garden visible through the window, you'll pose freely with a Japanese fan, capturing the moment in your own style. After individual portraits, we'll also take a group photo together.
This moment happens only once — so make sure to capture it. Photos are taken using your own phone, and you're welcome to keep shooting throughout the tea ceremony as well.
“Beautiful tradition. Having tea with our tea master was one of our Kyoto highlights. Getting dressed in the kimono is a wonderfully orchestrated process. You pick the color of your kimono and then your lovely team take it from there. Within minutes you are looking stunning in hour kimono. It’s a feeling you should really experience. Lots of photo opportunities. Tea service is rich in tradition. Highly recommend.”
Silvia Vettese · Viator
“…The highlight was being able to participate ourselves. Learning how to properly prepare a cup of Japanese tea, while also understanding the etiquette and manners that go along with it, made the experience both interactive and meaningful. By the end, we realized this was far more than just a tea ceremony. It was a deep dive into Japanese culture and one of the most memorable experiences of our time in Kyoto. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Kyoto.”
Edgardo Rosa · Viator
The highlight of your entire Japan trip awaits. Book now.
¥15,000 per person · 1.5 h · Small Group
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.