1.5 hListed length, dressing included
14Guests at most per session
2Guests at most per online booking here
7Minimum age for every guest in the party
What the listing describes
You meet the host and the rest of the group, choose a kimono and get dressed; women can have their hair styled to match. Everyone then sits on the tatami while the host explains the history and meaning of the ceremony, its steps and the utensils. You make a bowl of matcha yourself and finish with wagashi. Sessions run in the morning and in the afternoon.
How reviewers describe it
Guests rate it well, and the reviews are also clear about the format. Several describe matcha instruction followed by photos in kimono rather than a full ceremony, groups of 8 to 14, and sessions that felt hurried in spring. One reviewer found the kimono choice small and the hair styling rushed; the house answered that spring was a very busy period and passed the feedback on. Others mention removing shoes at the door and wearing slippers, and recommend eating beforehand and wearing something comfortable under the kimono, because you sit on the tatami for about half an hour or more.
In a reply to a critical review, Maikoya describes the session as an introduction to the basics of the tea ceremony for overseas guests within a limited time, rather than a full traditional ceremony. That is a fair summary of what you book. If you want the slower, explained version, Ju-An at Jotokuji or the Orizuruya branch near Nishiki are the closer matches.
Booking limits that catch families out
Through this site you can book at most two guests per reservation; the house notes that bookings from other sites may add more people to the same session. Children under 7 cannot enter, and a party that includes a child under 7 cannot book at all. The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
Check which Maikoya you are walking to
Maikoya has more than one house in Kyoto, and its own listing asks guests to double-check the route. For Nishiki, leave Hankyu Kawaramachi Station by exit 9, walk west, turn right at the Lacoste corner and follow Gokomachi street for about five minutes; the house is on your left.
Kimono houses in the same part of town
Maikoya, the Nishiki branch of Orizuruya and GLOBA near the Karasuma Shijo crossing all dress you in central Kyoto. Most-reviewed first.
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Kimono | Seating | Group | Min. age | Reviews ↕ |
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Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, Nishiki
Maikoya Nishiki
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Included; hair styling for women |
Tatami |
Up to 14 |
7 |
★ 4.9 (1,123) |
€47
per person
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Book on Viator
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Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweets
GLOBA Inc.
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Included; hair styling for women |
Tatami, bamboo chairs on request |
12 to 14 |
7 |
★ 4.9 (724) |
€47
per person
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Book on GetYourGuide
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Kimono Tea Ceremony at Orizuruya Nishiki
Orizuruya Nishiki (LINKTIVITY)
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Included; hair styling for women |
Not stated |
Up to 10 |
Not stated |
★ 4.8 (284) |
€43
per person
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Book on GetYourGuide
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