Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Kyoto at Tondaya, a historic machiya house offering a tea ceremony and kimono experience. Discover the art of kimono dressing, indulge in a traditional tea ceremony, and explore the captivating history of Kyoto on a Machiya tour.
Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Kyoto at Tondaya, a historic machiya house offering a tea ceremony and kimono experience. Discover the art of kimono dressing, indulge in a traditional tea ceremony, and explore the captivating history of Kyoto on a Machiya tour.
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Tondaya - Nishijin Japanese Cultural Experience Museum - The tea ceremony is more than just enjoying tea; it serves as a path to spiritual enlightenment. This plan offers the opportunity to wear a stunning kimono and engage in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
The itinerary is as follows:
Upon arrival, guests will first don a kimono.
Next, a…
- Tondaya - Nishijin Japanese Cultural Experience Museum - The tea ceremony is more than just enjoying tea; it serves as a path to spiritual enlightenment. This plan offers the opportunity to wear a stunning kimono and engage in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
The itinerary is as follows:
Upon arrival, guests will first don a kimono.
Next, a guided tour will lead you through a 140-year-old townhouse in Kyoto, which is also designated as a tangible cultural property of Japan.
Feel free to capture photos within the townhouse.
Estimated tour duration:
The activity is designed to last up to 1.5 hours.
Please be aware that the duration may vary based on the number of participants.
An introductory video on how to wear a kimono and the tea ceremony process: https://youtu.be/tTi2yqklagk?si=kxLsH4RPYNMlegX8
※Please bring socks to help preserve cultural assets.
※Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing, such as turtlenecks, during the kimono experience.

- Tour of a townhouse
- Kimono experience
- Tea ceremony experience
- Tour of a townhouse
- Kimono experience
- Tea ceremony experience
- Lunch
- Lunch
Tondaya is a traditional Kyoto machiya house, recognized as a National Cultural Heritage site in 1999 and designated as a Structure of Landscape Importance in Kyoto in 2007. Our journey began 140 years ago with a Kimono wholesale business, but today, we run the Nishijin Lifestyle Museum to educate visitors about traditional Kyoto lifestyle culture. At…
Tondaya is a traditional Kyoto machiya house, recognized as a National Cultural Heritage site in 1999 and designated as a Structure of Landscape Importance in Kyoto in 2007. Our journey began 140 years ago with a Kimono wholesale business, but today, we run the Nishijin Lifestyle Museum to educate visitors about traditional Kyoto lifestyle culture. At Tondaya, you can immerse yourself in Japanese traditional culture through activities like Kimono dressings, tea ceremonies, and Machiya tours, all within this historically rich space.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.