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The Best Samurai experience
An amazing experience where you feel like a real samurai; the staff is super friendly—100% recommended.
SAMURAI TEA EXPERIENCE – Tea Ceremony or Matcha Making
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $97 / person
- Location
- Kyoto, Japan
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
- Languages
- JA, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- SHOGUN STUDIO JAPAN
- Meeting point
- Please come directly to SHOGUN STUDIO JAPAN, located on the 1st floor of HOTEL EMION KYOTO. The hotel is conveniently located near JR Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station. Our staff will be waiting for you at the studio.
Description
Authentic Samurai Armor — Real iron armor used for movies and TV dramas. Authentic Tea Ceremony — Guided by a professional Kyoto tea instructor. Choose Your Experience — Tea Ceremony or hands-on Matcha Making. 300-Year-Old Kyoto Sweets — Traditional sweets from historic Sasaya Iori. Professional Photos — Includes 5 professionally taken photos per person.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $97
In demand: 29 of the next 104 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
ncludes 5 professional photos taken by our studio pro photographer.
Kyoto Urasenke Tea Ceremony experience
Access to an authentic Japanese tea room
Matcha and traditional Japanese sweets from Sasaya Iori
Your choice of Samurai Armor
Not included
Kimono (If you would like to rent a hand-painted Kyo-Yuzen kimono..)
For kimono participation, please rent a kimono before your visit.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
2 reviews
How it compares in Kyoto
- Starting price $97 is 25% above the typical $77 for tours of similar length in Kyoto
Excurgo comparison of 1,623 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does SAMURAI TEA EXPERIENCE – Tea Ceremony or Matcha Making take?
SAMURAI TEA EXPERIENCE – Tea Ceremony or Matcha Making lasts about 1 hour.
How much does SAMURAI TEA EXPERIENCE – Tea Ceremony or Matcha Making cost?
Prices start at $97 per person for this Kyoto experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does SAMURAI TEA EXPERIENCE – Tea Ceremony or Matcha Making run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
Does SAMURAI TEA EXPERIENCE – Tea Ceremony or Matcha Making sell out?
It can: 29 of the next 104 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel SAMURAI TEA EXPERIENCE – Tea Ceremony or Matcha Making for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please come directly to SHOGUN STUDIO JAPAN, located on the 1st floor of HOTEL EMION KYOTO. The hotel is conveniently located near JR Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station. Our staff will be waiting for you at the studio. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is SAMURAI TEA EXPERIENCE – Tea Ceremony or Matcha Making offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is SAMURAI TEA EXPERIENCE – Tea Ceremony or Matcha Making worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by SHOGUN STUDIO JAPAN.
Reviews(2)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Excellent experience in Kyoto
Incredible! You cannot miss it if you like samurai culture. Also, the tea ceremony was very personal. The armor is fascinating
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