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Tea ceremony and kimono experience at Kyoto, Tondaya
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Nov 22
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Nov 23
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Nov 24
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Kimono Tea Ceremony: Try on our kimono and learn about traditional Japanese hospitality called Omotenashi on a townhouse visit in Kyoto.
Duration: 1 hour
Duration: 1 hour
Next availability: Fri, Nov 22
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USD 116.46
Highlights
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, such as Kimono dressings, tea ceremony, and Machiya tour in this precious space nourished in the history of Kyoto.
Itinerary
Tondaya -Nishijin Japanese Cultural Experience Museum
The tea ceremony is not just about drinking tea; it is also a means of spiritual enlightenment. In this plan, you will experience wearing a beautiful kimono and participating in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. The plan is as follows Upon arrival, you will first put on a kimono. We will then take you to a machiya (townhouse) that has been used for 140 years, in kimono. Feel free to take pictures in the machiya. 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: https://youtu.be/tTi2yqklagk?si=kxLsH4RPYNMlegX8 ※Please bring socks to protect cultural assets. ※Please avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing such as turtlenecks during the kimono experience.
What's included
INCLUDED
Tour of a townhouse
Kimono experience
Tea ceremony experience
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
697 Ishiyakushichō, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8226, Japan
Provider
冨田屋