Kyoto CHITOSEYA Kimono & Matcha Tea Ceremony Experience

Wear a kimono and
experience Kyoto's traditional tea ceremony

First, choose your favorite from a variety of kimonos with seasonal colors and traditional Japanese patterns. Experienced staff help you wear it correctly while sharing the history, craftsmanship and meaning of the kimono. Simple hair styling is also included.

Discover chanoyu in a traditional tea room

Once dressed, step into the calm atmosphere of a traditional tea room and discover chanoyu, the Japanese tea ceremony. Watch the tea host carefully prepare matcha with traditional tools and techniques, and learn about the customs and values that have shaped Kyoto's tea culture for centuries.

Prepare matcha yourself and enjoy it with yatsuhashi

Now it is your turn. Learn how to receive and turn the tea bowl properly and practice traditional tea ceremony etiquette, then savor the rich taste of freshly whisked matcha. Enjoy it with yatsuhashi, one of Kyoto's most famous traditional sweets.

Take souvenir photos in your kimono

You can take photos in your kimono in the traditional tea room. Taking photos during the kimono experience is encouraged. It is a great fit for couples, friends, families and first-time visitors to Kyoto.

※ Walking outdoors in the kimono after the experience is not included.