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Gion 160y.o. Building Tour with Matcha & kimono 20% OFF

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$25.71
$32.14
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Historic House Tour in Miyagawa-cho showcases a traditional wooden machiya, a unique example of Japanese townhouse architecture. This 160-year-old residence offers an immersive experience into the intricacies of machiya design.

  • 🏡 Begin your journey at the front desk, where your guide will introduce you to the architectural marvels of the machiya.
  • 📸 Capture memories with a kimono photoshoot on the third floor, with a choice of five beautiful kimono patterns.
  • 🍵 Enjoy a freshly prepared bowl of matcha in a casual setting, providing a relaxed alternative to formal tea ceremonies.
  • 🍬 Savor traditional sweets served before your matcha, with allergen-free options available for those with dietary restrictions.
  • 🗺️ Explore the hidden staircases and corridors of this historic building while listening to your guide's detailed explanations of its architecture.
  • 🌐 Free WiFi available on board ensures you can share your experience with friends and family in real-time.
  • 🧑‍🏫 Benefit from the knowledge of a building tour guide who speaks basic English and has extensive local insights.
  • 🚻 Restroom facilities are conveniently located on site for your comfort.
  • 🚌 Public transportation options are readily available nearby, making access to the tour easy and convenient.

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Gion 160y.o. Building Tour with Matcha & kimono
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Restroom on board
  • Building tour guide who speaks basic English and has good local knowledge.
  • Time to wear a kimono and take photos (you can choose one of five kimono patterns)
  • WiFi on board
  • One bowl of matcha.We will prepare it right in front of you. It's served in a casual style, unlike a highly formal tea ceremony.
  • Sweets served before matcha. The default ones contain wheat and nuts, but there are also allergen-free options.
  • You cannot take home any equipment used, such as kimonos or tea bowls.
  • An opportunity for guests to make matcha
  • A formal tea ceremony

Meeting point
The house with Jpanese red lantaern. If you are 30min late,your reservation will be cancelled.
Return details
The house with Jpanese red lantaern. If you are 30min late,your reservation will be cancelled.

  • Visitors can tour the 160-year-old teahouse architecture. Visitors will listen to explanations and walk around the building while viewing the hidden staircase and manual elevators in the sliding doors, which are characteristic of teahouse architecture. Visitors can also experience a photo shoot in uchikake (special kimono) or samurai-style kimono in a room on the third floor overlooking the streets of Miyagawa-cho. Matcha (powdered green tea) and sweets will be provided, so you can also experience drinking matcha in the tatami room.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Gion 160y.o. Building Tour with Matcha & kimono 20% OFF

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $25.71
    $32.14
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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