Book Workshops in Kyoto

Partake in a centuries-old traditional tea ceremony while donning a kimono at a historic Kyoto machiya.

• Everything you get: Wear a regular polyester kimono with an obi sash, join a 45-min tea ceremony in a 140-year-old machiya, tour the townhouse, and take photos in the gardens and tatami rooms.
• Why choose this: If you're a Japanese history lover, this tour is perfect. It takes you inside a machiya originally built during the Meiji period, once reserved for Japan’s wealthy nobles.
• Ticket options: Choose a shared or a private group tour for a more intimate experience—do note that wait times may occur if you book a shared group tour.
• Upgrades: Upgrade to a hand-loomed silk kimono to elevate your experience—feel the grace and authenticity of what nobility once wore as you explore the historic 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

• Socks (please bring your own socks)

• Geta (traditional Japanese wooden sandals)

• Hair styling

• Make up

• Lunch

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)

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.

• Everything you get: Find the attire for you from over 500 exquisitely crafted kimonos and obi (sashes)! Flaunt your kimonos as you walk to Kiyomizu Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Pls note that plus-size options are available.
• Why choose this: Rent your kimono from a 160-year-old Kyoto shop, and benefit from expert dressing techniques provided by professionally trained staff, ensuring comfort and beauty.
• Ticket options: You can choose from a polyester kimono, a premium silk kimono with antique motifs, or a lightweight cotton yukata perfect for the summer months.
• Add on: Elevate your Japanese attire by choosing to get your hair and makeup done the traditional way for an additional cost at checkout.

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

Women’s Kimono Package

• 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

Men’s Kimono Package

• 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

Standard Couple’s Package

• 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

• Photography services

• Meals, drinks, and transportation

Rent a Kimono near JR Saga-Arashiyama station and explore the famous bamboo grove wearing the traditional attire.

• Everything you get: Choose a kimono that suits your style and get professionally dressed by friendly staff, complete with all the essentials—obi sash, socks, kimono bag, and zori sandals—all included in your package.
• Why choose this: Embrace Kyoto’s heritage in traditional attire as you explore the scenic Arashiyama district—famous for its bamboo groves, cherry blossoms, and serene riverside views.
• Ticket options: Choose from a modern polyester kimono with vibrant prints, an antique-style Kyotan kimono in soft earthy tones, or a glossy silk kimono adorned with classic woven motifs.

Inclusions

• Kimono rental & dressing
• Regular polyester kimono/ Kyolan kimono/Premium silk kimono (as per option selected)
• Sandals, bag, socks, and lockers included
• Bamboo grove visit

Exclusions

• Make-up and hairdo