Kimono and Tea Ceremony: Traditional Japanese Experience

Immerse in Japanese culture: Dress in kimono, savor Matcha tea, and enjoy a serene tea ceremony in a 300-year-old Miyajima temple.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 徳寿寺(曹洞宗 金光山 徳寿寺) - Begin your experience by dressing up in one of over 100 available kimonos. Select your favorite, and we’ll provide everything you need to get dressed.
    Next, enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. Observe the proper etiquette for drinking Matcha tea as demonstrated by a tea master. You’ll also have the opportunity to prepare your own…
What's Included
  • Tools for tea ceremony and kimono related things are provided
Meal Options
  • Matcha tea and sweets - Matcha tea is powdered green tea.
    Higashi (dreied sweet) is always accompanied with tea.
Additional Information

Away from the tourist spot, enjoy quiet and relaxing atmosphare of 300-year-old temple. Experience Japanese traditional culture with kimono in the special setting will stay in your memory for long time.
Let start the activity with dressing up. We have more than 100 kimono to choose from. Choose the favorite one, we will have everything you need to dress…

Location
徳寿寺(曹洞宗 金光山 徳寿寺)
5 minutes walk from Miyajima ferry terminal, inside of Tokuju-ji temple. Straight from Miyajima Ferry terminal, walk into the street next to LAWSON. Turn left at the end of the tunnel.Turn left at Momiji Gas (もみじガス) and walk straight. You will see our temple at the end of the road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Greg_c
Apr 20, 2026
Learning how to matcha tea in a Kimona - Besides going through a formal tea ceremony, getting fully fitted in ceremonial custom wsa one of the highlights of our Japan trip
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Elisebf2811og
Apr 9, 2026
Lovely relaxed kimono and tea ceremony - We had a wonderful time with Okeiko! 徳寿寺 temple on Miyajima is the perfect relaxed (and highly traditional) setting for careful kimono dressing and the tea ceremony. We all felt personally catered to and loved each of our hosts attentiveness to detail. Highly recommend this experience as opposed to a busy setting like Kyoto or Tokyo. 💕
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Linzi_m
Mar 21, 2026
Great Experience! - Such a lovely and wonderful experience! The ladies made me feel so welcome and I felt so beautiful in my kimono, the process of putting on the kimono was a big part of the experience! The tea ceremony was a great traditional experience. I would definitely recommend this experience!
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793lilf
Jan 10, 2026
Incredible experience - Having never been to a tea service before, we has no expectations. The overall experience was incredible; the ceremonial attire that we were dresses in were beautiful - took lots of pictures, the actual tea ceremony, and the beautiful items in the gift / souvenir shop. We each but tea bowls choosing ones that matches our personalities.
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Yuri_m
Nov 4, 2025
Do not miss this wonderful experience! - We had a FANTASTIC time! They were very kind, cute, friendly and sweet people. It was an amazing experience for us. If you are going to Miyajima, you should definitely experience this.Thank you so much!
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Tommy_w
Jul 6, 2025
Kimono and Tea Ceremony on beautiful island! - We had an amazing kimono and tea ceremony experience in the morning. The temple was beautiful and we got really nice photos in the garden. Also, we learned about the four principles of tea-making in Buddhism and is a must-do for anyone looking for a traditional Japanese experience.
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H3769mkanthonyg
May 20, 2025
A Wonderful Experience - This was one of the highlights of our 3 weeks in Japan. The place was so serene, calm and relaxing. We were very happy to be dressed up in a Kimono and the time and patience of the two ladies who dressed us was amazing. The ceremony was really well done and its so nice to learn something about this aspect of Japanese culture. Highly recommended.
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Jennanelson1990
Apr 25, 2025
Highly recommend in Miyajima - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of dressing in a kimono and participating in a tea ceremony. The staff were friendly and welcoming!
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Amygl5886ou
Apr 21, 2025
Special experience - My family and I did the tea ceremony and kimono experience and really enjoyed it. The tea house was beautiful and the staff were very kind, accommodating and although it was a tourist experience it felt as authentic as possible. The kimonos were gorgeous and very high quality. I would recommend the tour as an immersive Japanese experience.
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Giuliano_p
Sep 23, 2025
Experience with an ancient flavor - We didn't find the place right away. But once they arrived the two ladies were very sweet and kind. They followed us in dressing, photos and videos, and at the ceremony. You could feel the tradition of ritual.
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From $81
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).