PRIVATE Kimono Tea Ceremony in Tokyo (Includes Free Kimono Rental)

Tokyo Tea Ceremony in Japan is one of the best and memorable experiences you can have! Kimonos would normally be worn during traditional tea ceremonies. Maikoya Tokyo offers an authentic matcha tea ceremony in the heart of Japan’s cultural capital, Tokyo!

Highlights

  • The best cultural experience with the combination of kimono, meditation, harmony, matcha, and Japanese sweets

  • Experience Traditional Tea Ceremony with Kimono

  • You can take many photos by wearing an authentic kimono in the beautiful Japanese gardens of Maikoya.

  • Sampling traditional Japanese sweets called wagashi

  • English speaking guide

  • Duration

    1 hours and 30 minutes

  • Offered in

    English

What is included

  • Kimono costume

  • Green tea and water

  • Utensils

  • Samurai Showroom

  • English Speaking tea master

  • Hairdo for ladies

  • Edo-period traditional Japanese room

  • Japanese style backdrops

  • Explanations about the steps, meanings, zen philosophy and the subtle traditions related to tea ceremony

What is not included

  • Transportation

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA TOKYO
1 Chome-12-2 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

Start time

9:00 am

End point

KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA TOKYO
1 Chome-12-2 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

What To Expect

Experience Traditional Tea Ceremony with Kimono. You can take many photos by wearing an authentic kimono in the beautiful Japanese gardens of Maikoya. Sampling traditional Japanese sweets called wagashi. English speaking guide.

Tea Ceremony

Our award-winning tea ceremonies are not only enjoyable but also a comprehensive educational experience. Our expert tea master and host, and friendly staff will demonstrate the process during the tea ceremony while explaining the significance behind it the steps and the tools. You will get to learn about tea ceremony history, and tea ceremony etiquette. During the tea ceremony, you will not only observe how to make matcha green tea but you will also be guided on the process of making your own by the tea master. You will be using high-quality matcha powder that will produce a brilliant cup of green matcha.

Kimono

MAIKOYA is the only facility in Tokyo where you can experience real kimono and tea ceremony in the same place. A selection of beautiful kimonos is available for you to choose from, and our staff will make sure you look your best for your unique Japanese experience. Ladies will be treated to get their hair done to match their kimono and traditional Japanese look! You can take many photos by wearing an authentic kimono in the beautiful Japanese gardens of Maikoya. You can even wear your kimonos outside after your tea ceremony, and take a stroll down the historical Asakusa District.

The foundations of Zen philosophy

You don't even need to worry about the language barrier! All of our staff is fluent in English and can answer and explain anything about the ceremony. Asking questions during the tea ceremony is welcome. Our staff will teach you about the foundations of Zen philosophy that have influenced the Japanese tea ceremony: Wa, Kei, Sei, Jaku, which translates into harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility.

Japanese sweets

You will also be sampling traditional Japanese sweets called wagashi, which will vary in flavors, shapes, and colors according to the season. Each experience at Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya is unique just by the snacks served at each session, not just by the personalization for each guest.




















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  • This is a private kimono tea ceremony session. There will be no one else except you in the tea ceremony session.

  • Children under 7 can not enter the tea ceremony venue.

  • Lasts approximately 90 minutes Your appointment time is the starting time for kimono dressing. The tea ceremony is scheduled to start in about 30 minutes, but it depends on the situation. Even if you are late for your appointment, you can still enjoy wearing a kimono after the tea ceremony, but expect a possible wait.

  • We kindly request that you contact us in advance regarding the participation of special needs.

  • We can provide a seat for you so you can be comfortable! Our events are also wheelchair accessible and we provide assistance to give you a great experience.

  • Our wagashi are gluten-free and nut-free treats made with rice flour and sweet red bean paste. These are also halal and kosher!

  • The host will be guiding you through the ritual and instruct you on what to do.

  • The tea ceremony is traditionally performed while wearing a kimono. But depending on the type of package you have chosen, you can wear your casual clothes, or any of the kimonos you will pick. The staff will help you put it on and ladies' hair will be styled to suit it.

  • This particular package can last up to 90 minutes, but others can reach up to 4 hours. You can read more about it on our site!

  • Before the tea ceremony, guests are given the choice to choose from the kimonos for the ceremony, and ladies are given appropriate hairstyles that match the designs of their kimono. The host or tea master will then prepare the ingredients and tools and begin making the matcha while explaining the process.

  • Other available start time, 14:00, 15:00

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