Kimono & Matcha Experience in Kita-Maruyama, Sapporo | 90 Minutes of Kimono Dressing and Table Tea Ceremony in a Modern Japanese Space

Step Through a Street-Facing Door into "Wa-Modern N6" in Kita-Maruyama, Sapporo

The venue is "Wa-Modern N6," located in Kita-Maruyama, Sapporo. The experience takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, costs from ¥7,500, and is offered with English-language support.

The building's exterior features striking black wood panelling and silver walls, marked by the "N6" logo. A noren curtain hangs at the entrance, and a shop shares the same building. With parking right in front, the location is easy to find.

Pass through the door and you'll find an approach lined with a narrow lattice ceiling and soft indirect lighting. Follow the light filtering through the shoji screens ahead, and your kimono-and-matcha experience begins.

Kimono Selection and Dressing by Staff with Over 10 Years of Experience

The experience begins with staff carefully choosing a kimono suited to each guest. Dressing is handled by seasoned staff with over a decade of experience, who adjust every detail to match your body shape and preferences.

As the obi sash is tied and the hem carefully arranged in a tatami-floored room, there comes a moment when your reflection in the mirror suddenly transforms. That instant when the dressing is complete is one of the most beloved parts of this experience.

No preparation is needed—you can join in your everyday clothes, completely hands-free. Once dressed, you're free to explore the building at your own pace.

Photos and Exploration Amid Traditional Craftwork

After dressing, you're free to wander through the modern Japanese space, filled with traditional crafts gathered from across Japan. Glass display cases line the tatami corridor, showcasing cut-glass Kiriko ware, hand-painted pottery, and knives, all illuminated beautifully.

The building is dotted with photogenic spots—shoji screens, kumiko latticework partitions, and round window lighting all make striking backdrops. You can pause anytime in your kimono for photos, whether travelling solo or as a couple.

Beyond simply admiring the crafts, you can also browse them further at the attached shop after the experience. Once you've explored the space, it's time to head to the tea room.

Into the Tatami Tea Room: Watching an Authentic Tea Ceremony Up Close in Kimono

After exploring the building, you'll move into a tatami-floored tea room, where you'll watch an authentic tea ceremony demonstration up close.

With tea bowls, tea caddies, and other utensils arranged before you, you'll be seated close enough to watch every movement as the tea whisk stirs the matcha. Beyond simply wearing a kimono, focusing on each careful gesture in the quiet tea room lets you experience Japanese culture on a deeper level.

The tea room follows a table-style tea ceremony, so there's no need to kneel in seiza. After watching the demonstration, you'll savour the freshly whisked matcha along with a traditional sweet, at your leisure.

Savour the Freshly Whisked Matcha as the Experience Concludes

To finish, you'll enjoy the freshly whisked matcha along with a traditional sweet. Sitting in your kimono with tea bowl in hand, this quiet "tea time" is the perfect close to the experience.

If you prefer, you can also begin with the tea ceremony before the kimono dressing. Feel free to discuss the order that best suits your itinerary.

This isn't just about wearing a kimono or drinking tea—it's a chance to touch the deeper cultural background behind both traditions. After the experience, we recommend browsing the crafts at the attached shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

■Do I need to bring anything? No, you can join completely hands-free.

■What should I wear? Everyday clothing is fine.

■Is there an age limit? This experience is for ages 13 and up.

■I'm not comfortable sitting in seiza—is that okay? Since this is a table-style tea ceremony, sitting in seiza is not required.

■Which comes first, the kimono dressing or the tea ceremony? Usually the kimono dressing comes first, but you can request to begin with the tea ceremony instead.

■What languages are supported? English-language guidance is available.

Things to Check Before Booking

• The experience takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Suitable for ages 13 and up
• No special items needed—everyday clothing is fine
• Since this is a table-style tea ceremony, seiza is not required
• English-language guidance available
• Usually starts with kimono dressing; the tea ceremony can be done first upon request

Pricing, schedules, and plan details may change depending on the season. Please check the latest information before booking.

In Summary

At "Wa-Modern N6" in Kita-Maruyama, Sapporo, you can enjoy two facets of Japanese culture—kimono dressing and tea ceremony—in about 90 minutes.

First, staff with over a decade of experience will dress you in a kimono. Once dressed, explore the building filled with traditional crafts gathered from across Japan. Take photos at your favourite spots as you wander through the modern Japanese space, then head to the tatami-floored tea room. There, you'll watch an authentic tea ceremony demonstration up close, taking in the movements of the tea whisk and the tea utensils, before enjoying the freshly whisked matcha along with a traditional sweet. Since it's a table-style tea ceremony, there's no need to sit in seiza.

Book here: Kimono & Matcha Experience (Wear a Traditional Kimono and Enjoy Tea)