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【KKday Exclusive】Kyoto, Japan | Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience with a Maiko
【KKday Exclusive】Kyoto, Japan | Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience with a Maiko
【KKday Exclusive】Kyoto, Japan | Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience with a Maiko
【KKday Exclusive】Kyoto, Japan | Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience with a Maiko
【KKday Exclusive】Kyoto, Japan | Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience with a Maiko

【KKday Exclusive】Kyoto, Japan | Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience with a Maiko

Japan-Kansai , Kyoto
Duration:2 hour(s)
Guided language: English / Japanese
Please present the e-voucher on-site
  • Book now for this KKday exclusive! Enjoy a tea ceremony experience with a Maiko. Originating from the Gion district in Kyoto, Maiko are one of the most iconic representatives of traditional Japanese culture. Meeting a real Maiko is no longer just a dream; you can wear a Japanese kimono, interact with a Maiko in person, and share the experience of a traditional tea ceremony.
[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

Product Info

－ Highlights －

・Wear a kimono and experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony!
・Special Bonus: Includes a 30-minute guided walking tour of Gion.
・Get up close with a real Maiko, with opportunities to chat and take photos.
・English-speaking staff are available on-site, ensuring no language barriers.
・Conveniently located in the Gion area, making it easy to fit into your itinerary.


－ Itinerary Information －

・Meeting Time: 14:30 / 15:30
・Meeting Address: 3F, 576 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
・Duration: Approx. 120 minutes
・Eligibility: Ages 4 and up
・How to Get There: A 3-minute walk from Exit 6 of Keihan 'Gion-Shijo' Station.


－ Itinerary Description －

The 'Maiko Experience Pavilion' recreates the traditional Japanese scene of enjoying tea, flowers, and the company of a Maiko under cherry blossom trees. You can wear a Japanese kimono (or yukata in summer), interact closely with a real Maiko through conversation and photos, and enjoy a classic Maiko performance and tea ceremony experience, making your trip to Kyoto truly unique!


－ Plan Introduction －

・Maiko Tea Ceremony Experience
① Wear an elegant kimono (or yukata in summer), complete with hair styling and accessories.
② A real Maiko will demonstrate the tea ceremony process and etiquette (with English interpretation).
③ Experience the spirit and meaning of the Japanese tea ceremony firsthand.
④ Enjoy Japanese sweets (wagashi) and matcha.
⑤ Participate in tea ceremony instruction within an Edo-style tea room.
⑥ Interact, chat, and take photos with the Maiko.
⑦ Enjoy a traditional Maiko performance.
⑧ Special Bonus: Includes a 30-minute guided walking tour of Gion.


－ Important Information －

・This experience is limited to participants aged 4 and older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian.
・Please be sure to note any specific food allergies when booking.
・Photography is permitted throughout the facility.
・An English interpreter will be present during the experience.
・Participants in the 'Special Bonus: 30-minute guided walking tour of Gion' may go outside while wearing their kimono or yukata.


－ How to Redeem －

Present your KKday electronic voucher to the on-site staff.

What You Can Expect

Duration: 2 hour(s)

1 Day

  • Meet a Japanese maiko face to face
    Meet a Japanese maiko face to face
  • Demonstrate the tea ceremony process and etiquette by a real maiko
    Demonstrate the tea ceremony process and etiquette by a real maiko
  • Learn the tea ceremony and taste authentic Japanese traditional matcha.
    Learn the tea ceremony and taste authentic Japanese traditional matcha.
  • Wear an elegant kimono and experience the spirit of the Japanese tea ceremony for yourself
    Wear an elegant kimono and experience the spirit of the Japanese tea ceremony for yourself
  • Interact, chat, and take photos with maikos
    Interact, chat, and take photos with maikos
  • Guided tour of Maiko Experience Hall
    Guided tour of Maiko Experience Hall
  • Collection of Maiko Experience Hall
    Collection of Maiko Experience Hall

Important Info

Includes/Excludes

  • Kimono rental
  • Tea ceremony teaching
  • Matcha, wagashi
  • English translation
  • maiko show
  • Other expenses not mentioned

Reminders

  • Please arrive 10 minutes in advance according to the scheduled session. If you are late for more than half an hour without reason, it will be deemed as a cancellation of the experience and no refund will be given. Please note.

  • The wagashi to be paired with matcha on that day will be determined by the tea room owner according to the season and cannot be specified.

How to Redeem Your Voucher

How to Use Your Voucher

  • Please present the e-voucher on-site

Validity Period

  • The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

Meeting Point

Location Name: assembly point

Address: Geisha Experience Gion MAIKO CHAYA 576-3 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama Ward Kyoto Japan

Experience Location

Location Name: experience location

Address: Geisha Experience Gion MAIKO CHAYA 576-3 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama Ward Kyoto Japan

Cancellation Policy

  • For cancellations made at least 4 day(s) prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
  • For cancellations made 2 to 3 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 60% will apply
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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