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First time in Kyoto Classes? Here’s the low‑down on kyoto classes. Summer weekends draw crowds, so start early and pre‑book anything popular. Online platforms bundle experiences, so you spend more time exploring and less time juggling tabs. Leave some blank space in your itinerary—the best memories come from wandering. Map it out, stay flexible, and have fun out there. Remember to carry a reusable water bottle and keep an eye on the local weather forecast so you’re never caught off guard. Remember to carry a reusable water bottle and keep an eye on the local weather forecast so you’re never caught off guard. Remember to carry a reusable water bottle and keep an eye on the local weather forecast so you’re never caught off guard.
Plan your day with Kyoto Classes.
Most tours cap groups at 15 so you hear every story. Where will you explore first?
Bring a reusable bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and keep your camera ready. Local hosts love questions—ask about their favorite neighborhood spot.
Share your experience with fellow travelers and compare notes.
Share your experience with fellow travelers and compare notes.
Refill your bottle at public fountains where available.
Track weather updates and pack a light raincoat.
Public restrooms can be scarce; plan brief stops.
Rent a traditional kimono or yukata near Gojo Station, with sizes available for all body types and easy access to Kyoto’s top spots like Kiyomizu-dera and Gion.
Inclusions
Kimono rental & dressing for men, women & children
Regular polyester kimono with obi/premium silk kimono with obi/Summer Yukata with obi [May to Sept](as per option selected)
Storage for clothes & a handbag
Women's hairstyling/makeup (if add-on selected)
Inclusions
50-min Japanese tea ceremony experience
Matcha
English-speaking instructor
Tea-making ingredients
Seasonal sweets
Inclusions
Shared/private tea ceremony experience
English-speaking host
Matcha, sweets, and everything needed to make tea
Kimono rental (optional upgrade)
Inclusions
Traditional kimono (and yukata in the summer)
Bag and sandals
Assistance with dressing by professional kimono masters
Multilingual support (Chinese, Cantonese, English, Japanese, and Korean)
Return before 5pm
Traditional kimono (geta in the summer)
Bag and sandals
Assistance with dressing by professional kimono masters
Multilingual support (Chinese, Cantonese, English, Japanese, and Korean)
Return before 5pm
This includes kimonos for a man and a woman
Traditional kimono (geta and yuta in the summer)
Bag and sandals
Hair styling and accessorizing for women
Assistance with dressing by professional kimono masters
Multilingual support (Chinese, Cantonese, English, Japanese, and Korean)
Return before 5pm
Exclusions
Partake in a centuries-old traditional tea ceremony while donning a kimono at a historic Kyoto machiya.
Inclusions
Kimono rental & dressing
Regular polyester kimono with obi /premium silk kimono with obi (as per option selected)
Entry to a 100-year-old machiya
Shared tour/private tour (as per option selected)
45-minute tea ceremony
Free photo time in the garden and tatami rooms
Exclusions
Geta (traditional Japanese wooden sandals)
Hair styling
Make up
Lunch
You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 4 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Rent a Kimono near JR Saga-Arashiyama station and explore the famous bamboo grove wearing the traditional attire.
Inclusions
Exclusions