Cerimonia del tè Kimono a Kyoto Maikoya, Karasuma Shijo

We have experienced the Maikoya Karasuma Shijo to witness one of the most sacred rituals of this country: the preparation of matcha tea. We did so after experiencing the thrill of wearing traditional kimonos, enchanted by the grace and precision of our host Tomoko. An ancient ritual of slow movements, bitter matcha, and the scent of tatami: dreamy eyes, calm breathing, and the sensation of living and touching something ancient. Truly an experience recommended even for the little ones, who will have the opportunity to witness something from another era! Recommended.

I chose a kimono (it was tough to decide on the color & pattern as they were all so beautiful), then was dressed in it by 3 lovely women (they were all so kind & helpful!), next I had my hair done delicately, them I choose lovely artificial flowers for my hair, lastly I was escorted to the tea room; Ito spoke English well and was very knowledgeable about the tea ceremony traditions. It was such a honor to learn about and be witnessed the special tradition. Then I had the privilege to continue to wear my kimono the rest of my day in Kyoto!!

Amazing experience attending the geisha game show and tea ceremony. Was definitely a highlight of our Japan trip. Was such a personable warm experience. We first were brought into the changing rooms to change into kimonos . They had a huge selection to choose from. We set this up ahead of time and got the OK to wear the kimonos for both experiences. The tea ceremony was very informative and the geisha experience was truly breathtaking. The geisha was so exquisite and her dance so memorizing. My wife made me play the game with her and it ended up being an unforgettable experience. This is a must. The grounds are perfect for taking tuns of photos. Don’t hesitate to book this.

This was a truly unique and valuable experience. Our family was so well taken care of and the tea ceremony was fantastic

This was a great mother-daughter experience! We loved dressing in the beautiful kimono, having our hair styled, learning about the tea ceremony and enjoying the tea and sweets. I recommend for anyone visiting Japan!

It was fun getting dressed in a kimono. I was disappointed that they didn't have the color kimono that I would have liked. But they were efficient at getting us all dressed and our hair done. Slippers were uncomfortable and dangerous. Tea ceremony was informative and fun. The tea ceremony presenter was entertaining and funny.

Very accommodating. We showed up at the wrong tea house and we're able to participate. Very informative when explaining how to make tea. Dressing in Kimono and having hair tied up was a great experience for my daughter and I.

Wonderful experience where we got to dress in kimonos and experience a tea ceremony in an old tea house. The whole process was very well explained and we had a demonstration and were then able to have a go and make our own tea. There is a very small garden where we were able to take photos and there is the option to keep the kimono until 6pm.

The tea ceremony was something we really wanted to experience, and it exceeded our expectations. Our tea master explained the history and meaning behind the ceremony, making it both informative and memorable. The experience also included kimono dressing, which was a great addition. They offer kimono rentals for use outside the venue as well, but we chose to enjoy it as part of the ceremony experience. It was wonderful to learn more about this important Japanese tradition and experience it firsthand. The concept of ichi-go ichi-e made the experience even more meaningful and special.

Fantastic experience. The guides were extremely welcoming and knowledgeable. Had a great experience of the tea ritual. Totally worth the visit.