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Overview
Kyoto
2 hour(s)
Available Daily
English, Japanese
Pick-up not available
Lunch
What to expect
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at Nishijin Tondaya
Experience the authenticity of Japanese culture as you enter the narrow entrance and make your way through the quaint garden. Following the Japanese tradition, please remove your shoes upon entering.
Once you have made yourself comfortable, get helpful assistance from the friendly staff who will dress you up in a lovely kimono.
Explore the lovely machiya as you wander through the six gardens. Take this wonderful opportunity to experience the historical and traditional Japanese lifestyle. While strolling, take some photos in the garden with your beautiful kimono.
Before the ceremony, learn a little about the traditions of tea in the annex that is also used as a noh theater. Find out about the mannerisms and meanings to further enjoy your tea.
Take part in an authentic tea ceremony with an expert tea master who will show you the proper ways to enjoy and appreciate the tea. Relax in the spacious room with comfortable seating available on chairs.
Savor a delicious Japanese-style bento box meal using local ingredients from Kyoto. Try wonderful flavors of Japan using recipes that have been passed down for a century!
Remove Kimono and Get Changed
Check-out at Nishijin Tondaya
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Location, direction and description
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・Approximately 15 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station
・3-minute walk from the "Ichijo Modoribashi" or "Imadegawa Omiya" bus stop on the city bus
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- To protect cultural assets, we kindly ask that visitors refrain from bringing preschool-aged children.
- If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- People 13 years old and above can participate in this activity.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 10.
Required items to bring & attire
- Socks are required to enter Nishijin Tondaya. Please bring a pair with you or you may purchase a pair upon arrival.
- Please wear attire that exposes the neckline.
Activity Provider Cultural Asset of Japan Nishijin Tondaya
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
- Credit card payment
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- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 10 business days to 00:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 00:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
- Everyday
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 10 business days to 00:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 00:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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- To protect cultural assets, we kindly ask that visitors refrain from bringing preschool-aged children.
- If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- People 13 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- Socks are required to enter Nishijin Tondaya. Please bring a pair with you or you may purchase a pair upon arrival.
- Please wear attire that exposes the neckline.
- You can book a maximum of 10.
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- Valid for one (1) booking per account during the designated promotional period.
- Cannot be used on the same activity on the same date and time as the first activity, or applied to activities that have already been booked.
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