[Kyoto, Gojo] Tea ceremony experience in Kyoto (Kimono rental available)
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Autumn foliage
- Recommended for dating
- Empty-hands OK
- Solo participant
- Operate rain or shine
- Indoor
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Possible number of bookings1~10
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Participating age7Age ~ 80 Age
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Duration1~2 hours 他
Experience the comprehensive art of Japanese culture, "Chanoyu," where you can have a master prepare the tea and then make the tea yourself. Located in the same building as the kimono rental shop, Yumeyakata Gojo, you can enjoy kimono rental and tea ceremony experience in one place. You can experience the experience quickly and efficiently even while traveling, and you can return the kimono immediately after the experience. This authentic tea ceremony program is safe for beginners and will make the memories of your trip to Kyoto even more special.
Enjoy Uji matcha green tea and seasonal dried sweets to make your trip to Kyoto even more special. You can experience an authentic tea ceremony in a short space of time, so you can efficiently combine it with sightseeing.
Even if you are new to tea ceremony, you can participate with confidence. Experienced instructors will carefully teach you basic etiquette and manners. This program allows you to relax and experience Kyoto's traditional culture with all five senses, making it a safe program even for beginners.
Support is available in multiple languages, including English. Reservations can be made for a wide range of experiences, from solo travelers to private and group groups, making it popular with foreign tourists. It's perfect for those who want to experience Kyoto's culture.
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About fees
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※The list price includes tax.
※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
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| Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 1 days before the event date. |
| About cancellation | In case of cancellation due to customer convenience less Please note that you will be charged a cancellation fee. The day before: 50%On the day: 100%cancelled without notice: 100% |
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Detailed information of this plan
| Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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| Possible number of bookings | 1~10 |
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1~2 hours
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2~3 hours
Tea ceremony experience: Approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour Tea ceremony experience + kimono rental: Approximately 2 hours Tea ceremony experience + kimono rental + hair styling/full makeup: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
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| Operating period | Regular holiday: 12/31 ~ 1/3 |
| Assembly time | Arrival times vary depending on your reservation. ・Tea ceremony experience only: Please arrive at your reserved time. ・Tea ceremony experience + kimono rental: Please arrive 1 hour before your reserved time. ・Tea ceremony experience + kimono rental + hair styling/full makeup: Please arrive 1.5 hours before your reserved time. |
| Booking deadline | until 7:59 on the day |
| Changing room | Toilet | ||
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| Shower | Parking | ||
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| Dress code - Must bring items | Cold day: Bring a large empty inner, neck and gloves around the neck. |
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| About rental items | *Kimono rental requires an additional fee. Please select from the options when applying. Kimono rental contents: Women: Kimono, obi, two-piece undershirt, underwear, sandals, drawstring bag Men: Kimono, obi, undershirt, underwear, geta sandals, Shingen bag *Tabi socks will be provided as a gift. |
| Matters require attention | <About the event date> Events are held at any time by reservation. *However, there may be days when the event cannot be held due to various circumstances. Thank you for your understanding. |
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| Other notifications | ⚫︎ Recommended age: 7 years and older [Caution] Please keep an eye on your children. If our staff and tea ceremony instructors determine that the experience cannot proceed smoothly due to your child's behavior, they may be asked to leave. Thank you for your understanding. |
Plan attractions
Matcha This tea is made with matcha from Shoraien, a tea shop in Uji that was founded during the Genroku period and is a purveyor to famous shrines and temples across the country, as well as to tea ceremony masters. Please enjoy this high-quality, sweet, and luxurious matcha.
Dried sweets Cute dried sweets designed to represent the four seasons.
One-stop tea ceremony experience At Yumeyakata Gojo, you can rent a kimono, experience the tea ceremony, and return it all in one place. It's a quick and efficient experience, so you can easily participate in between sightseeing in Kyoto. It's recommended for those who want to experience the tea ceremony casually in Kyoto.
Time schedule
Visit to Yumeyakata Gojo store
Dressing (+hair styling) Only for those who have booked kimono rental
Mini tea ceremony lesson (approx. 10 minutes) / Yumeyakata original booklet gift The teacher talks about the tea ceremony. The meaning and history of the tea ceremony. Starting with "What is the tea ceremony?", he explains the hanging scroll and tools in the tokonoma alcove.
About 25 minutes before the teacher Observe the teacher's tea ceremony. Experience a quiet and dignified space and time. Each movement has a meaning. One person will be asked to serve sweets and matcha tea on behalf of the group.
Light it yourself: about 25 minutes Make your own matcha under the guidance of the teacher. Try making your own matcha. The teacher will teach you carefully.
After the experience, you are free to go out in your kimono Please return the item to Yumeyakata Gojo store by 5:30pm.
Access - Map
Kyoto Kimono Rental Yumeyakata Gojo Store
We do not have a parking lot, so if you wake up by car, please use a nearby coin parking lot.
■ 3 minutes walk from Exit 1 of "Gojo Station" on the Subway Karasuma Line (toward the manned ticket gate) Continue in the same direction from Exit 1 ■ 8 minutes walk west from Exit 3 of Keihan Railway "Kiyomizu Gojo Station"
■ 5 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station: Please tell us "North side in front of Gojo Takakura bus stop" City bus: Get off at "Karasuma Gojo bus stop" 5 minutes walk to Gojo-dori east Please take bus 5, 26, 101 from Kyoto station
