Private Kimono Stroll in Toyama City Possibly with a Shiba Inu
In the residential area adjacent to the central district of Toyama City, Itachi River, with its well-maintained promenade, allows travelers to collectively experience the "lifestyle, essence of nature, and the historical background" of the people living there. (With English guide)
You can take photos in a KIMONO with the scenery along the Itachi River as a backdrop, which varies depending on the season.
The Kaon-tei (KIMONO shop), constructed just after the end of World War II (78 years old), is one of the oldest Japanese houses in the heart of Toyama City. Inside the shop, you can experience a time-traveling Japan while having a KIMONO fitting. A professional with 38 years of experience in KIMONOs can quickly and beautifully dress you in authentic traditional KIMONOs. All KIMONOs are genuine traditional garments.
Possibly, you might be able to take a stroll with the Shiba Inu, the mascot dog! Enjoy capturing moments with her in your photos!
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Kimono Stroll in Toyama City (Possibly with a Shiba Inu)
What's included in Private Kimono Stroll in Toyama City Possibly with a Shiba Inu
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ride Maidohaya Bus East Route to Gobanmachi stop. (Bus fare: 200 yen)
Kaon-tei, built 78 years ago just after the end of the war, stands as one of the oldest traditional Japanese houses in the heart of Toyama City. Inside its walls, you can experience a nostalgic journey through time, feeling the essence of Japan frozen in the past. With 38 years of experience in kimono dressing, our skilled professionals swiftly and beautifully attire you in authentic traditional garments. Each kimono we provide is genuine, preserving the rich heritage of Japanese attire.
Along the Itachi River, scattered along its banks, are Jizo statues dating back 250 years, erected in prayers for the recovery from the epidemic caused by a major earthquake. Some of these statues are accompanied by wells springing with water from the melting snow of the Tateyama Mountain Range. The riverside is a promenade, meticulously maintained by local residents. Within walking distance from the city center, it's a spot where you can stroll in a kimono, experiencing both the natural beauty and the rhythm of everyday life. If you're lucky, you might even get to take a walk with our mascot dog, Shiba Inu!
Inclusions
- Children aged 0-2 years old will be provided with only a haori, or without dressing
- Kimono rental and dressing
- Bus fare during the tour (Round trip: 400 yen)
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please gather near the Information Center inside Toyama Station.