Nishijin Lifestyle Museum Tondaya: Machiya Tour with Traditional Culture Experience in Kyoto | Japan
- This is a full-course plan that includes a tour of a traditional town house, learning about its customs, trying on a kimono, and experiencing a tea ceremony.
- Exclusive to Over The Planet reservations! We will give you a special gift of a "dream-fulfilling colored paper" from Tomidaya, a power spot where gods reside!
- See the functional and unique working and living spaces of a townhouse, including its small garden and well.
- In the Culture Building, you can see carefully crafted spaces such as furnishings that have been passed down through the generations, a tea room, and a Noh room.
- By learning about Kyoto's events and traditional customs, you can understand the lives of Kyoto people.
- "Kami no Kura" is a power spot where you can pray for any wish you may have.
Options
Tour of a traditional townhouse + tea ceremony experience plan
Additional Info
This plan does not include kimono rental.
Reservations must be made for 2 or more people. (Minimum number of participants: 2)
Please let us know your name, sex, height, and weight when making a reservation. (Your height and weight will be required when preparing the kimono.)
What's included in Nishijin Lifestyle Museum Tondaya: Machiya Tour with Traditional Culture Experience in Kyoto | Japan
(Subject to Option Inclusions)
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- Spot Introduction -
Tomitaya is located on Omiya-dori, in the heart of Senryogatsuji, where it is said that 1,000 ryo of silk once moved in a day.
Even in a town lined with Kyoto townhouses, this house is a very rare building as it is a traditional-style merchant townhouse.
There are popular power spots within walking distance, such as Seimeijinja Shrine (3 minute walk), Imamiya Shrine, and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, and there are also many long-established food restaurants beloved by locals scattered around the area.
The townscape of the townhouses attracts many people.
You can see six gardens, three storehouses, two wells, three tea ceremonies and a Noh room, all within this wonderful museum.
Enjoy an authentic experience in a culturally-preserved townhouse.
- Plan details -
[Tour of a town house and talk about customs]
We will explain about machiya while you view the interior of the "Tomidaya" building and its furniture and furnishings.
You will also be able to experience the customs and lifestyle of merchants that have been passed down for generations, and learn about Japanese culture and Kyoto culture.
[Kimono experience]
On the day, our professional staff will help you choose from a selection of 100% silk kimonos to suit your taste.
You can wear it like a cardigan over your clothes. Take some great photos in a kimono.
I hope you will experience the real Kyoto.
[Tea ceremony experience]
You will be able to observe the tea ceremony while experiencing the spirit of tea in the tea room.
You will learn the basics you need to know, such as simple etiquette for a tea ceremony and how to drink tea and sweets.
[Luxury Plan]
This is a luxury plan that allows you to walk around a traditional town house wearing a fine kimono.
You can enjoy a luxurious moment.
Inclusions
- Consumption tax
- Guided tour service
- Experience fee
- Tea and sweets
- Other expenses not mentioned above
- Please arrive at the designated location 5 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
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Meeting / End Points
- Nishijin Living Museum "Tomidaya"
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Purchase Summary
- When wearing a kimono, please refrain from wearing turtlenecks or thick clothing.
- Please let us know your name, gender, height, and weight when making a reservation. (Your height and weight will be required when preparing the kimono.)
- In order to protect cultural properties, please bring socks with you. (Please refrain from entering the museum barefoot/wearing stockings/wet socks, etc.)
- If you have allergies, please contact us by email or phone at least 5 days before the tour.
