Authentic Kimono Culture Experience Dress, Walk, and Capture
I propose a touching tour in YANAKA area, which will give you the chance to know a good old-days Japanese life-style and its traditional culture!
You will take a walk dressed with Yukata or Kimono together with AKIZAKURA's Kimono Upcycled Umbrella. you can have a lot of commemorative photos at each photogenic spot in YANAKA, for your unforgettable experience in Japan.
Japanese Kimono culture has long history and it was deeply accepted into Japanese life-style, Kimono was not only the clothes but also a good showcase of idea for sustainable. Also, AKIZAKURA's Umbrella is not just the accessory but the part of our identification to show up your class.
※ Date, time, location and number of participants may be customised. Please contact me to discuss. ※I usually shoot with an iPhone 14pro, but if you would like to shoot with a full-scale camera, this is possible for +JPY 13,000. ※ Professional hair, makeup, and tea ceremony services can be added for an additional fee.
Options
kimono tour
What's included in Authentic Kimono Culture Experience Dress, Walk, and Capture
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Yanaka
First, when you arrive at the meeting point, we introduce ourselves to each other. After that, You will be dressed Yukata(summer cotton kimono) in summer, and Kimono in winter time. (Now Kimono) You can choose, in advance, your preference from a selection of about 50 Yukata or Kimono. I offer authentic kimono made from silk, produced in the traditional way. It is very comfortable to wear and very beautiful. The dressing time depends on the number of people, but ranges from 30 minutes to one hour.
Yanaka District
City walk. You can enjoy the old streets of Japan. During a walk, I show you the stylish walking-manner with Yukata and Kimono, way of sitting-down, and pattern of behavior. And I tell you about Japanese culture.
Nezu Shrine
We take a lot of pictures at Nezu Shrine. Nezu Shrine is one of the most beautiful shrines. The shrine pavilions are magnificent, there are many torii (red gates) and you can take very beautiful pictures wherever you take pictures. If you wish, I can also shoot video. Before enjoying the photography, I will also give you a lecture on how to visit a full-scale Japanese shrine.
Inclusions
- Taking photos & videos with the iPhone 14pro
- Plastic umbrella (if it rains)
- Kimono/Yukata, Obi and all the accessories needed to wear a kimono.
- AKIZAKURA's Kimono Upcycled Umbrella
- Food and drink you buy while you are walking in the city.
- Professional photographer's shoot (+13,000 yen can be accepted)
- Professional hair and makeup (If you wish, we can accommodate you for an additional fee.)
- Tea ceremony (If you wish, we can accommodate you for an additional fee.)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- After booking, I will sent to you more detailed meeting place with some photos.(5-minute walk from Sendagi station.) I contact you by email or WhatsApp, so please make sure you check it necessarily. *Please also check your spam folder as the email may end up in your spam folder.
