Tea ceremony and kimono experience at Kyoto, Tondaya
Tondaya is a traditional Kyoto machiya house, which was registered as National Cultural heritage in 1999 and also enlisted as Structure of Landscape Importance in Kyoto in 2007. We originally started Kimono wholesale business 140 years ago, but currently, we operate Nishijin Lifestyle Museum to promote the education of traditional Kyoto lifestyle culture here in Tondaya. You can have a great experience of Japanese traditional culture
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Kimono Tea Ceremony: Have a tea ceremony in our kimono and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Kyoto's old townhouse.
Duration: 1 hour
What's included in Tea ceremony and kimono experience at Kyoto, Tondaya
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Visit a traditional Japanese townhouse, known as a machiya, and partake in a tea ceremony while dressed in traditional attire in Kyoto. First, upon your arrival, an authentic silk kimono will be promptly fitted for you. After that, you're welcome to take photos around the house. Explore the machiya, originally built during the Meiji period. Inside the house, you can experience the gentle flow of seasonal breezes. Tea is an inseparable part of Japanese culture. Watch a traditional tea ceremony performance and immerse yourself in the space. This experience is conducted in a group with other participants. If you prefer a more private setting, please select the private experience option. Feel free to take as many photos as you'd like during your visit and experience Japanese culture to the fullest. Estimated tour time The maximum experience time for the activity is set at 1.5 hour. Please note that the time may vary depending on how crowded the tour is. An introduction video of how to wear kimono and the process of the tea ceremony ※Please bring socks to protect cultural assets.
Inclusions
- Kimono experience
- Entrance fee
- Tea ceremony experience
- Lunch
- Make up
- Hair styling
- Socks (please bring your own socks or you could buy one here)
- Geta (traditional Japanese wooden sandals)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- ※Please wear socks to protect the building. ※We can't assist with kimono dressing 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 time.
