Kyoto: Nishiki Market Tea Ceremony with Koto Performance

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Kyoto: Nishiki Market Tea Ceremony with Koto Performance
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Top rated
4.791304 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.791304 out of 5 stars
230 reviews

Immerse yourself in the traditions of Kyoto with a tea ceremony experience. Make your own delicious tea in an authentic and vivid Japanese setting. Enjoy a live Koto (Japanese harp) performance.

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Duration 1 hour
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Instructor
English, Japanese
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Julie – Australia

A beautiful experience with Yuika. It was such a privilege to partake in the ceremony and then enjoy her koto playing. Just lovely.

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Ioana – United Kingdom

This was a lovely peaceful hour in a busy city with tea and tranquil music.

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Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the traditions of Kyoto with a tea ceremony experience
  • Make your own delicious tea in an authentic and vivid Japanese setting
  • Enjoy a live Koto (Japanese harp) performance while sipping on your tea
  • Relax with matcha and sweets while listening to live professional music
  • Take photos and videos wearing a gorgeous Kimono (Available on-site for a fee..)

Full description

Immerse yourself in the traditions of Kyoto with a tea ceremony experience. With careful instruction, you will be able to make a creamy and less bitter tea. Make your own delicious tea in an authentic and vivid Japanese setting. After enjoying it with tea sweets, enjoy a live Koto (Japanese harp) performance.

Experience the Japanese tradition of “tea ceremony” by making matcha green tea. Relax with matcha and sweets while listening to live professional music.

You can enjoy wearing the gorgeous kimono and have photos and videos taken for an additional fee at the location.

You can add Koto-playing experience for an additional fee at the location.

Includes

  • Tea ceremony experience
  • Matcha green tea making
  • Tea sweets
  • Live Koto (Japanese harp) performance
  • Transportation to/from the activity location
  • Meals
  • You can order a photo and video session in a luxurious kimono and Koto experience for an additional fee on-site. Please ask the staff for assistance.

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with food allergies

Meeting point

- The name of shop is "KOTOLILY KYOTO". (Please come inside the shop) - Next to KINMATA Restaurant. - Opposite side of the street of Hotel GOCO stay. (Please do not wait at the hotel.)

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Important information

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Flash photography

Know before you go

  • Located in Central Kyoto, close to shopping areas and easily accessible in bad weather.
  • Enjoy a live Koto performance before and after the tea ceremony.
  • - Wearing the gorgeous Kimono + Photos & Video
  • - Koto (Japanese harp) lesson + Photos & Video
  • (Please make an offer after the tea ceremony experience.)

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 230 reviews

Review summary

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    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Julie – AustraliaMay 31, 2025 – Verified booking
A beautiful experience with Yuika. It was such a privilege to partake in the ceremony and then enjoy her koto playing. Just lovely.
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Ioana – United KingdomMay 27, 2025 – Verified booking
This was a lovely peaceful hour in a busy city with tea and tranquil music.
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Roji – United StatesMay 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Omg the host was so cuteee & sweet. She played beautiful koto. She explained each & every component of tea ceremony extremely well. Definitely recommend! Wish we wore kimono for this activity tho

Product ID: 788883

Activity provider:KOTOLILY KYOTO

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