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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony and Kimono Experience at a Historic Machiya
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$174.28
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Tondaya, a traditional Kyoto machiya house, is recognized as National Cultural Heritage and listed as a Structure of Landscape Importance in Kyoto. Originally a kimono wholesale business, it now operates the Nishijin Lifestyle Museum to educate visitors about traditional Kyoto lifestyle culture.
- 🏠 Tondaya offers insights into Japanese traditional culture through its historical architecture.
- 📚 The Nishijin Lifestyle Museum promotes education on Kyoto's cultural heritage.
- 🗓️ Registered as National Cultural Heritage in 1999 and recognized for landscape importance in 2007.
- 🔍 Visitors can engage with the rich history of kimono craftsmanship dating back 140 years.
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Standard plan
Kimono Tea Ceremony: Have a tea ceremony in our kimono and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Kyoto's old townhouse.
Duration: 1 hour
Kimono Tea Ceremony: Have a tea ceremony in our kimono and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Kyoto's old townhouse.
Duration: 1 hour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Tea ceremony experience
- Entrance fee
- Kimono experience
- Geta (traditional Japanese wooden sandals)
- Socks (please bring your own socks or you could buy one here)
- Hair styling
- Make up
- Lunch
Meeting point
※Please wear socks to protect the building.
※We cannot lend you a kimono if your T-shirt is wet. Please bring a dry one or consider buying one here.
※The tea ceremony is a group activity and will start on the scheduled time.
Return details
※Please wear socks to protect the building.
※We cannot lend you a kimono if your T-shirt is wet. Please bring a dry one or consider buying one here.
※The tea ceremony is a group activity and will start on the scheduled time.
Step into a beautifully preserved Kyoto machiya, wear an elegant silk kimono, and enjoy tea ceremony led by our seasoned tea master. Discover Tondaya, a nationally registered Important Cultural Property with a rich history.
Important Notes:
- This experience is conducted in a group with other participants.
If you prefer a more private setting, please select the private experience option.
- Our dedicated staff are experienced in a variety of traditional arts, including kimono, tea ceremony, calligraphy, and ikebana. While not all staff members speak English, we will do our best to arrange an interpreter. Please note that a translation device may be used when necessary.
- Please arrive on time for your scheduled experience.
Thank you for taking the time to review the details.
We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to Tondaya.
Important Notes:
- This experience is conducted in a group with other participants.
If you prefer a more private setting, please select the private experience option.
- Our dedicated staff are experienced in a variety of traditional arts, including kimono, tea ceremony, calligraphy, and ikebana. While not all staff members speak English, we will do our best to arrange an interpreter. Please note that a translation device may be used when necessary.
- Please arrive on time for your scheduled experience.
Thank you for taking the time to review the details.
We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to Tondaya.
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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony and Kimono Experience at a Historic Machiya
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$174.28
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
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!