{"id":255,"date":"2026-07-22T15:30:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tokaan.net\/?p=255"},"modified":"2026-07-22T15:32:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:32:12","slug":"the-art-of-kimono-tea-ceremony-with-former-geiko","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tokaan.net\/?p=255","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Kimono & Tea Ceremony with Former Geiko"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Meet your guide in Uji and walk through the historic town, passing theUNESCO site Ujigami Shrine. Then visit a traditional house for Matcha tasting and a tea ceremony with a former geiko

Features
Led by a former maiko and geiko from Kyoto
Compare premium Uji matcha, focusing on aroma, umami, and aftertaste
A unique experience combining Uji walking and tea culture
Fully private experience with no other participants
Enjoy a quiet moment in a traditional sukiya-style house<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meet your guide in Uji and walk through the historic town, passing the UNESCO World Heritage site Ujigami Shrine<\/strong>.After a short walk through the quiet streets of Uji, you will arrive at T\u014dka-an<\/strong>, a traditional sukiya-style house overlooking the Uji River.Here you will dress in a beautiful kimono and learn about its meaning in Japanese culture.After changing into kimono, you will experience a traditional tea ceremony in a quiet tea room, where you will learn the basic etiquette of tea and prepare your own bowl of matcha.Hosted by a former maiko and geiko from Kyoto<\/strong>, this experience offers a rare opportunity to encounter Japanese culture in an authentic and intimate setting.This is a fully private experience<\/strong>, allowing you to enjoy the moment at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Schedule<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0:00\uff5cMeeting (Keihan Uji Station Area)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0:20\uff5cTown Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk through the quiet streets of Uji, passing the UNESCO World Heritage site Ujigami Shrine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0:30\uff5cArrival at T\u014dka-an<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrive at the traditional house where the experience takes place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0:40\uff5cKimono Dressing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change into a beautiful kimono and learn about basic posture and movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1:20\uff5cTea Ceremony Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter the tea room and learn the basics of the tea ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will prepare and enjoy a bowl of matcha with Japanese sweets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:00\u20132:30\uff5cEnd<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The guide and host will warmly see you off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pricing<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Children<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Number of Participants<\/th>Price (per person)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1<\/td>12,000 JPY<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>10,000 JPY<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>9,000 JPY<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>8,000 JPY<\/td><\/tr>
5 or more<\/td>7,000 JPY<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Adults<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Number of Participants<\/th>Price (per person)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1<\/td>28,000 JPY<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>18,000 JPY<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>16,000 JPY<\/td><\/tr>
4 or more<\/td>15,000 JPY<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Meeting Point<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For guided experiences, we usually meet guests at Keihan Uji Station.
Please note that this is Keihan Uji Station, not JR Uji Station.
For experiences without a guide, the meeting point is at the bottom of Kotosaka slope near K\u014dsh\u014d-ji Temple.
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For guided experiences, we usually meet guests at Keihan Uji Station. Please note that this is Keihan Uji Station, not JR Uji Station.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n